[Martin], of the YouTube channel [WinterGatan], recently uploaded a video tour of the Phonoliszt Violina, an orchestrion, or a machine that plays music that sounds as though an orchestra is playing.

Today I was playing piano when a violinist suddenly joined the performance and completely changed the atmosphere around us. As soon as the violin started playing, people nearby stopped walking and ...

It’s true that most violin players start studying the instrument when they’re young—sometimes before they’ve even started school. (It’s admittedly pretty amazing to see a preschooler playing a ...

Part four: The culmination of the early history of violin playing, 1700-1761. Introduction: the 'evolution of progress' theory, a summary view of the violin -- The violin and bow of the early ...

At the beginning of my violin studies, my father, whom Grandpa taught, frequently practiced with me. Practices had the gravity of carrying on a Bolton family tradition — even as a child, I knew that.

Professional Portuguese musician Nuno Santos enjoys playing the violin. He also enjoys surfing, though finding the time to practice both to a high level can be a challenge. So he’s come up with a ...