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) - Softcover
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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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Excerpt from 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 Records on Which They May Be Heard
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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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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