Ages 6-8 - 19 pages, 1102 words | 10 minutes of reading | © Éditions du Ricochet, 2022, for the 1st publication - all rights reserved
A small body full of curves, four strings that vibrate when the bow is drawn, two S-shaped sound holes, and a honey-colored varnish... it's a violin! It belongs to the large family of string instruments, more specifically the bowed strings, like the cello or double bass. The very first violin was born in Cremona, Italy, 450 years ago! Since then, it has come a long way: from village festivals and waltzes to concertos, it has become indispensable, making jazz, Irish dance, and even pop music enthusiasts dance! With only four strings, one might think it's easy to produce a beautiful sound on the first try... Yet, this instrument needs to be tamed. With the right posture and practice, anything is possible! Ready to take on the challenge?
Raconté par Gaëlle