Instruments of the Orchestra by Sight and Sound: A Description of the Instruments and Their Use Illustrated by Special Charts in Color and by Victor ... on Which They May Be Heard (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780332600963: Instruments of the Orchestra by Sight and Sound: A Description of the Instruments and Their Use Illustrated by Special Charts in Color and by Victor ... on Which They May Be Heard (Classic Reprint)

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The four strings of the violin are G, D, A, E, tuned in fifths. The first, or E string, sometimes called chanterelle, is very often used on account of its beautiful singing tone. The D and A strings are not so penetrating, but are sweet and mellow. The fourth, or G string, is wire-wound, which accounts for its rich sonorous tone. The first three strings are usually of catgut obtained from sheep, although the E string is sometimes made of silk or steel. The compass of the violin is four 3m tones over three octaves, from G to C. Higher notes can be produced, but they grow weaker as they go higher, and are of no practical value.

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