That question might not be as simple as it sounds. Despite generally accepted knowledge these days, the origin of the violin is still somewhat contested, and even among the leading theories, unclear. Still, despite all the hearsay and conjecture leading up to the event, historians think they’re able to track down a timespan and a…

It is some kind of a touchy subject. Strangely, great violinists avoid the topic with discretion and modesty. It is as if a paparazzi asked to take pictures of their dearest child. The truth is, most of these instruments are truly priceless. Maybe worth millions of dollars. But they are also mere pieces of wood….

The violin is a complex piece of equipment. To the irreverent eye, it may seem like a pile of wood with some strings, but the amount of math and fine-tuning behind the instrument would beg to differ. The shape of such a device is paramount to its functionality, and the work of the legends of…

Rosin is also known as colophony and is used by string players to coat their bow hair. The resulting white powder grips the string and makes it vibrate and then sing. Without rosin, a bow wouldn’t make any sound at all. It would only slide silently over the string. This is how rosin is important…

The violin market isn’t a simple thing. The resources and expertise required to craft and sell these instruments alone can provide a substantial cost, but that alone doesn’t justify the million-dollar price tags on some instruments. For that answer, you’ll have to dig a bit deeper. Why are violins so expensive? Table of content 1….