Publication Date
4-12-2024
Document Type
Article
Keywords
Violin, Intonation, Tuning System, Tuning Standard, Pitch, Renaissance, Baroque, Ensemble, Performance
Abstract
The history of the violin’s intricate tuning system is rich with various pitch standards, the influence of musicians, and diversity of violin craftsmanship. The violin offers a wide array of tuning techniques, and even the smallest intonation adjustment can wildly impact the violin’s pitch and playability. Violinists possess an enormous capability to facilitate effective tuning in a solo and ensemble setting. The design of the instrument’s body, dating as far back as the early Renaissance and extending to the modern violin, impacts timbre, resonance, and string tension. Every detail of the violin, even those that may seem inconsequential, affects its performance outcome.
Volume
15
Issue
1
Article Number
3
First Page
23
Last Page
36
DOI
10.15385/jmo.2024.15.1.3
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Marion J.
(2024)
"Violin Intonation: The Connection between the Violin’s Tuning System and Performance,"
Musical Offerings: Vol. 15:
No.
1, Article 3.
DOI: 10.15385/jmo.2024.15.1.3
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/musicalofferings/vol15/iss1/3
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