In "My Violin," students will participate in a poem in three voices. Adapted from the poem by Bruce Lansky in My Dog Ate My Homework, students will dramatize a poem about a child who causes problems at home whenever he plays his 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.

Read "The Violin," a short informational text, and then answer ten reading comprehension questions that follow.

Kids learn about the violin family of musical string instruments on this site. How they work, history, and styles of music are discussed.

Labeled illustration of the principal parts of the 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.

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.

The full text of the novel The Second Violin by Grace S. Richmond. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.

What are the main components of this string instrument? Kids learn about the parts of the violin on this site.

A site exploring the basics of playing the violin which is one of the most popular string musical instruments.

Text of the short story "M'sieu Fortier's Violin" by Alice Dunbar. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)

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.

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...

A fascinating investigation into the physics underlying the peculiarities of violin tone production. Quite interesting for anyone who enjoys violins.

Website devoted to teaching strings by the Suzuki method. A good site, but most useful to the membership.

A picture of Picasso's Man with Hat and a Violin. This is an example of Synthetic Cubism, a style characterized by large superimposed planes and clear geometric structure.

16th Century Violin, made in Italy.

This website lists common problems that violin players might have with the major parts of their instrument: the soundpost, bridge, strings and tailgut. Read tips on how to resolve many of these problems and how to keep your violin in...

Read this magazine article to learn about string instruments such as the violin including how it is made, how it is played, and how it works.

Musical geniuses, these virtuoso violinists helped to shape music and you can learn more about them on this site!

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.

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...

A virtuoso on the violin, Isaac Stern is celebrated in this brief biography by PBS. Read about the highlights of his life and music.

This informative article on the violin and viola includes the advantages and disadvantages of choosing to play one of these instruments. This website includes information on playing, maintaining, and repairing the violin and viola....