Why Are Stradivarius Violins So Expensive

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How much does a Stradivarius violin cost? This instrument is called the best in the world. And even if you are far from the world of music, there is a good chance that you know the name Stradivari. Any violinist dreams of one day playing a violin made by the greatest master of all time. But still, why are they so expensive? Today, the price of an instrument for a beginner musician starts at 4,000 rubles. And Stradivarius violins cost millions of dollars. They say that the master's violins sound superior to modern samples. Many researchers have tried to unravel their secret, offering various theories. Some believe that it is all about the wood, the size of the holes or the coating. Others see the reason in the uniformity of the 2 panels that form the body of the violin. Still others talk about a special chemical treatment that allowed the instrument to be rid of parasites - furniture grinder and fungus. In 2015, scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology proved that the secret of the violin is in the special shape of the f-shaped holes on the front of the body. Their oblong shape helps to produce sound. Stradivari made more massive holes than his contemporaries. Timestamps: Who is Antonio Stradivari 0:56 How many instruments did the master make 2:14 What is special about Stradivarius violins? 3:10 How much did the most expensive Stradivarius violin cost 6:00 "Messiah" 7:46 Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Overview: The violins in question were created by Antonio Stradivari. He was born in 1644 in Cremona, Italy. He also opened his first workshop there. In 1700, Stradivari once again decided to change the approach to making instruments. This is how the "golden period" began, when his masterpieces were created. Stradivari also made other string instruments: cellos, harps, guitars and violas. However, he succeeded in creating his own method of producing violins, which has been tried to be repeated for centuries. The sound of Stradivarius violins is powerful and soulful. It can be described with the following musical terms: "bright", "brilliant" and "expressive". Scientists tried to understand whether the hype around Stradivarius violins is justified. For this, samples were analyzed using CT and X-rays. The most expensive Stradivarius violin was sold for $ 15 million. But there are more affordable options. For example, for only a couple of million dollars. Of course, the high price of these instruments was often an incentive for many dishonest dealers to pass off a fake as an original violin by Stradivari. The "Messiah" violin, created in 1716 during the master's "golden period", is especially valued for its perfect condition. It was never used for its intended purpose. The violin is worth $20 million. Subscribe to AdMe: http://goo.gl/DgUonf ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are on social networks: 5-Minute Crafts on Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More cool articles and videos on http://adme.ru/

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