PBS
Classics for Kids: Antonio Vivaldi
A short biography of Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Guarneri "Twin" Violins
Pictures and descriptions of the Guarneri twin violins.
Other
The American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers
This organization was founded in 1980 to promote high standards in the manufacture, training, and care of violins. Their site offers information on the group, its work, its code of ethics, and its yearly "Players Meet Makers" event.
Other
The Violin Site: Violin Making
If you are interested in learning how a violin is made, you will enjoy this site. There are also references to famous violin makers.
Other
The Violin Site: Left Hand Violin Exercises
Many exercises and techniques for the left hand are explained on this site with the use of music studies and videos. This is a good resource that helps explain the proper techniques for using the left hand properly. (Note: Videos may not...
Other
The Violin Site: Bow Arm Exercises
Many exercises and techniques for the bow arm are explained on this site with the use of music studies and videos. This is a good resource that helps explain the proper techniques for using the bow arm properly.
Rudiments of Wisdom
Rudiments of Wisdom: Music
Learn about musical elements with cartoons. These hand drawn cartoons offer the viewer a different way to read about music other than the traditional text and pictures.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Baroque Violin
This brief article overviewing the history of the violin, and its role in a variety of musical genres, includes an image and references for further reading and research.
Other
Famous People Who Played the Viola
Famous people who played the viola include Haydn, Jimi Hendrix, and Dudley Herschback, a Harvard professor.
Music Education
Learn About Instruments: Strings
Learn general information about various string instruments, including the viola and cello, and hear audio clips to hear what these instruments sound like when played.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Musical Instruments
An interactive and printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Musical Instruments.
New York Times
New York Times: Simulating the Masters
This site scientifically explains how 18th century master violin makers produced such beautiful sounds with their instruments. The use of animated graphics and brief explanations allow the viewer to understand how scientists are trying...
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Isaac Stern
A virtuoso on the violin, Isaac Stern is celebrated in this brief biography by PBS. Read about the highlights of his life and music.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Music for Kids: Violin
Kids learn about the violin family of musical string instruments on this site. How they work, history, and styles of music are discussed.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Music for Kids: History of the Violin
Kids learn about the history of the violin. Learn about a family of musical string instruments called the violin on this site. Explore its history and its beginning in the Renaissance period.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Music for Kids: Parts of the Violin
What are the main components of this string instrument? Kids learn about the parts of the violin on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Music for Kids: Violin Playing Basics
A site exploring the basics of playing the violin which is one of the most popular string musical instruments.
Other
Suzuki Violin Teachers Central
Website devoted to teaching strings by the Suzuki method. A good site, but most useful to the membership.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Violin
Read about the violin, as well as a few other string instruments. Use Windows Media Player or Real Audio to listen to three violin samples. Pictures of the instrument are also provided.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Viola
A description of the viola accompanied by sound files that let you hear what the viola sounds like.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Viola
Read about how the viola fits into the string family of musical instruments. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to samples of the viola solo and with the orchestra. There are also pictures of the viola. Does it look like...
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Violin
Labeled illustration of the principal parts of the violin.
Curated OER
Violin
Learn general information about various string instruments, including the viola and cello, and hear audio clips to hear what these instruments sound like when played.