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Jan 1, 900
Invention of String Instruments
String instruments were first invented in the 10th century (The exact date is unknown) in Central Asia. http://www.get-tuned.com/history-of-the-violin.php http://www.openculture.com/2016/01/why-violins-have-f-holes-the-science-history-of-a-remarkable-renaissance-design.html -
Jan 1, 1500
Violins Migrate to Europe
The first string instruments started off in Central Asia, then traveled to other parts of the world, including Europe, throughout the 16th century. People in Europe crafted their own violins out of wood, with holes carved in for sound until the modern violin was invented. (Exact date unknown) http://www.get-tuned.com/history-of-the-violin.php http://www.openculture.com/2016/01/why-violins-have-f-holes-the-science-history-of-a-remarkable-renaissance-design.html -
Jan 1, 1555
The Modern Violin was Invented
The first modern violin was created in Brescia earlier in the 16th century by an unknown inventor, but was evolved by Andrea Amati, who created the first standard modern violins around year 1555. The modern violin became more popular due to its small size and increased sound projection. (Exact date unknown) http://www.get-tuned.com/history-of-the-violin.php -
Technical Changes
During the 18th and 19th century, the fingerboard of the violin was made longer, and was also set at an angle to support tension from the strings. This caused the violin to have increased range and sound projection. It is unknown who or the exact date these changes were made. This helped create new styles of music and new playing techiques to complete genres. http://www.get-tuned.com/history-of-the-violin.php http://www.acavalloviolins.com/details.php?prodID=1119 -
Microphone Added
During the 1930's microphones for electric instruments were invented. This helped to amplify the sound, and was used commonly. This helped the electric violin rise in rock and jazz music. (Exact date of invention unknown) https://reverb.com/news/the-history-of-electric-violin http://katalog.or.id/jual/contact-microphone-electric-violin-picku-14356737820064412594.html -
Creation of the Electric Violin
The first electric violin was invented in the 1930's by a company called GE, in order to have a string instrument with a sharper tone. It wasn't playable at first, but later on, it had a megaphone on it to increase sound. The actual date of creation is unknown. https://reverb.com/news/the-history-of-electric-violin http://collections.nmmusd.org/ElectricInstruments/LoarInstruments/57/LoarElectricViolin.html -
Electric Violin vs Acoustic Violin
During the late 20th century, the electric violin evolved to be louder and to have a different tone from the acoustic violin. Most electric models were created with a hollow body that was designed to reduce weight. The instrument produces little acoustic sound, so players hear out of the speakers instead of the instrument itself. http://resource.takelessons.com/introduction-to-the-electric-violin/. http://www.the-violin.com/best-electric-violin/ -
The Violin Today
Modern day, violins are mass produced in factories, and handcrafted. Violins are created with great resonance and craftsmanship to create great tone and timbre. Electric violins produce sound with microphones and amplifiers, eliminating sound boxes. This helps diverse the capabilities of the instrument. Because of this, violinists can explore new genres and careers. http://www.get-tuned.com/history-of-the-violin.php http://www.swstrings.com/catalog/instruments/violin
