The world’s best violins come with strings made from catgut—which isn’t typically from cats, but does definitely come from the inside of an animal. If you want a more vegetarian alternative, though, ...
Spiders might soon give you goosebumps in a good way. Strands of spider silk have been used to make violin strings that have a unique and thrilling sound, thanks perhaps to the way the strands deform ...
“The Sound Post in the Violin” By John E. McLennan, Ph.D. “The Sound Post in the Violin” By John E. McLennan, Ph.D. SYDNEY, Sept. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Violins are known for the beautiful and ...