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…the violin is the closest sounding musical instrument to the human voice. It is difficult to argue that point. Also, the violin is profoundly expressive in nature and it is considered to be one of the most versatile instruments in the orchestra. The range of articulations…
Posted by Don Rath Jr on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Filed under Blog Roll, From My Pen - By Don Rath Jr, Musical Instruments, The Chordophones, Violin · Tagged chordophone, luthiers, sarasate, stringed and fretted instruments, stringed instrument, violin, violins, zigeunerweisenluthier
The banjo offers its own unique sound and tonal characteristics. The banjo has been a feature of several genres of music in a variety of countries and in a variety of applications. For example, it was used frequently in…
Posted by Don Rath Jr on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Filed under Banjo, Blog Roll, From My Pen - By Don Rath Jr, Musical Instruments, The Chordophones · Tagged Banjo, chordophone, fretted instrument, international luthier showcase, luthier, luthier showcase, stringed and fretted instruments, stringed instrument
…primary stringed and fretted instrument article series, the individual instruments will have a short series of articles about each of them. The intention is to provide first an introductory or lead article, followed by composition considerations, instrument range and other articles which further discusses the instrument or provides…
Posted by Don Rath Jr on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Filed under Blog Roll, From My Pen - By Don Rath Jr, Musical Instruments, The Chordophones · Tagged Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Bass, Cello, chordophones, Classical Guitar, fretted instruments, Harp, Mandolin, Primary Stringed and Fretted Instruments, stringed and fretted instruments, stringed instruments, strings, Ukulele, viola, violin