Directory of violin shops and violin makers- USA

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KC Strings - Merriam - http://www.kcstrings.com

We are a full service violin shop. We repair, rent, and sell string instruments and bows in all price ranges and sizes. - Read more

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Beckmann Violin Shop -Mission - http://www.beckmannviolins.com

Contemporary instruments offer performers an exciting option in instrument choices. Contemporary instruments of the highest quality can be much more affordable than older instruments of similar quality. Contemporary violin makers work to further the art of violin making and take great pride in continuing a long tradition of the highest quality of craftsmanship. - Read more

Marples Violins - Lawrence - http://www.marplesviolins.com

Douglas Marples is a graduate of the Violin Making School of America in Salt Lake City. His workshop is in the small midwestern college town of Lawrence, Kansas where he makes professional quality new instruments of the violin family. - Read more

McHugh Violin Shop - Wichita - http://www.mcfiddles.com

We've been in and around the world of orchestral stringed instruments for over thirty years, and offer violins, violas, cellos, basses, bows and related accessories for these instruments. Our specialty is to offer high quality instruments and bows at sensibly discounted prices, while still offering extraordinary after-sales and restoration service. We can provide a wide array of instruments, from the smallest Suzuki-style" model, to lovely professional examples. - Read more

Wichita Violin Shop-Fine Stringed Instruments - http://www.wichitaband.com

Wichita Band Instrument Co., Inc., EM Shorts Guitar Shop, and The Wichita Violin Shop. New, used and vintageprofessional quality musical instruments, ... - Read more

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Strings, standing waves and harmonics
How do we make musical sounds? To make a sound , we need something that vibrates. If we want to make musical notes you usually need the vibration to have an almost constant frequency: that means stable pitch. We also want a frequency that can be easily controlled by the player. In electronic instruments this is done with electric circuits or with clocks and memories. In non-electronic instruments, the stable, controlled vibration is produced by a standing wave.

Articulation and vibrato on the violin
Different bowing gestures or articulations give the violin a range of different sounds. The differences are chiefly in the transient sounds at the beginning and end of the notes, and in the envelope: the way the sound varies over time. These are illustrated with sound files and oscillograms.

ASA Summer School 2009
The Australian String Academy - Our upcoming Summer School will be held at the Sydney Conservatorium in January 2009, in the heart of the Sydney Harbour. ASA has invited four stellar international string personalties - Zakhar Bron (Russia) for violin, Nobuko Imai (Switzerland) for viola, Hans Jensen (USA) for cello, and Joel Quarrington (Canada) for bass.

Sergio Peresson

Sergio Peresson
Sergio Peresson (1913-1991) was an Italian-born violin maker who is considered one of the most phenomenal makers of the 20th century. Born in 1913 in Udine, Italy, Sergio made his first violin in 1943 before moving to Caracas, Venezuela, in 1947. There he primarily did repair work for the Venezuelan Symphony Orchestra and had a modest production of new instruments. He moved to Philadelphia in 1963 and was employed by William Moennig and Son.