Violin
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One Chinese company is using the acoustic qualities of string instruments to create an aesthetically-pleasing speaker.
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Scientists are developing a method of treating wood with fungus, so that violin-makers could use it to build Stradivarius-quality instruments.
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A radiologist and two violin makers recreate a Stradivarius violin using CT scans and a CNC router.
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Gigiway Piano and Violin Learning Pen uses a light sensor to read encoded music books and reproduce audio lessons and teaching aids via an in-built speaker.
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Still in concept, the squidolin – named on account of its squid-like appearance – is a self-teaching violin that connects to the TV.
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Violins created by Antonio Stradivarius have, in the eyes of collectors and instrumental experts, never been bettered. With only 650 in existence today, the news that a violin by the world’s most celebrated craftsman is for sale will be music to collectors and performers ears alike. A mystery howeve
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July 24, 2006 One glance at a Ted Brewer violin leaves one in no doubt whether he is a maker of traditional musical instruments. He freely acknowledges that wi
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March 26, 2006 The violin is one of the oldest of instruments with roots going back 7000 years, arriving in its current form 500 years ago. So classically trai
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August 25, 2005 Prior to the advent of electronic mass media, the height of home entertainment technology was the player piano – a piano which played music enco