Francesco Ruggieri (1620-c. 1695) was the first and greatest of a family of violin makers working at Cremona, Italy. A pupil of Nicolo Amati, he patterned his instruments, with some modifications, ...

At the heart of the violin-shaped PCB is an ATtiny85 and a piezoelectric buzzer, and just where you might expect them are a set of strings made from wire attached to the PCB. The instrument can ...

The legendary Joachim-Ma Stradivarius violin, crafted by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 during his “golden period,” is set to become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold, with a $12-18 million ...

Former IUP professor Stanley Chepaitis said Gordon’s instruments are rich and full of sound. “They are beautifully set up in a way that is optimal for the best tone,” he said. Mirror photo ...

Fairfield Warde and Ludlowe high schools received a set of violins, a cello and viola — part of the preserved collection known as the "Violins of Hope," which Jews played before and during the ...