[Matt and Kaitlin Hova] have created The Hovalin, an open source 3D-printed violin. Yes, there have been 3D-printed instruments before, but [The Hovas] have created something revolutionary – a 3D ...

We’ve seen 3D-printed violins before, but they used an electric pickup to amplify the sound of the resonating strings. Using a newly formulated white resin, Formlabs instead 3D-printed an acoustic ...

The instrument’s biggest difficulty is simultaneously its greatest joy – to make a sweet sound you must relax ...

Researchers using a medical scanner have worked out why a Stradivarius violin sounds so good — it is because of the remarkably even density of the wood. For the past 300 years, musicians and ...

What: A fascinating video that demonstrates the difference in sound quality between an extremely affordable violin, and one that costs as much as beachfront property. Who: YouTube violinist Rob Landes ...

A demonstration of how consistent, long-term practice transforms skill. This performance reflects the result of years of ...

What began as a hobby -- and a way to provide inexpensive learning opportunities for his children -- would grow over the years into an obsessive pursuit for the perfect sound, bringing international ...

Viola player Wil Baptiste, known as Wil B, and violinist Kev Marcus, born Kevin Sylvester, of Black Violin have been altering the perception of the string duo since 2004. The native Floridians, ...