VIOLA
VIOLIN
VIOLONCELLO
BASS VIOLIN
THE VIOLIN FAMILY, (16th century – present) originated in Italy
The names of the Violin family members are variations on the word viola, which is derived from the Latin word vitula, meaning a stringed instrument.
The Violin, Viola, Violoncello, and Bass Violin are the official members of the Violin family.
The abbreviations ‘cello and bass have become the standard names in use today for the low strings. Modern basses still retain sloped-shoulders, due to the effect that Viols had on the evolution of the instrument. Violins, violas and cellos all have rounded shoulders.
Learning Focus Practice Tutorial Weight in Motion Gravity Leverage Balance
Potential and Kinetic Energy The R’s of Remembering Practice Purpose Music Staff Evolution
Music Clef Origins Scroll History Peg Information Bowed String Instrument History
Friction Bass Tuning Mechanism Modern-Day Violin Family Bridges Through the Ages
Potential and Kinetic Energy The R’s of Remembering Practice Purpose Music Staff Evolution
Music Clef Origins Scroll History Peg Information Bowed String Instrument History
Friction Bass Tuning Mechanism Modern-Day Violin Family Bridges Through the Ages
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