Violinist (Violist)
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A violinist is a musician who plays the violin. A violin is a musical instrument that belongs to the stringed instruments and is played by means of a bow. The bow used by the violinist produces the final vibrations that determine the sound. There are different types of stringed instruments within the violin family, such as the violin, the viola, the cello and the double bass. The violin itself is the smallest stringed instrument in the violin family. When a stringed instrument is played with the fingers, one also speaks of pizzicato. Pizzicato is a term to indicate that a stringed instrument is played with the fingers and not with a bow. Another name for pizzicato is also called strumming. In general, a violinist will not strumming but will use a bow, depending on the musician and type of music. A violinist will therefore use the bow to vibrate the strings of a violin, so that the desired sound and music is created. The double bass is the largest stringed instrument in the violin family and gives the lowest sound. A violin is equipped with four strings and has the highest range of all stringed instruments within the violin family. The sound (the sound) of a violin is amplified by the sound box, just like with other acoustic stringed instruments, such as the guitar. Unlike many other stringed instruments, the violin is played by clamping the violin between the chin and the shoulder. A violinist can perform within different musical compositions, but is most common within a symphony orchestra. A symphony orchestra is an orchestra that will generally play classical music. A violinist who is part of a symphony orchestra will usually be under the direction of the concertmaster. A concertmaster is the leader of the first violins and has an important function within a symphony orchestra.
A violinist is therefore a musician, who in some cases can also be regarded as a musician. A musician is a musician who will have at least one education at a conservatory. If a musician is not professionally employed, the name amateur musician may also apply. As a violinist you will generally play within a symphony orchestra where you are led by the concertmaster. Some tasks of a concertmaster are tuning the musical instruments, consulting with the conductor and consulting with the orchestra board. Within a symphony orchestra you will generally only have to deal with classical compositions. It is not the case that violinists can only make music within a symphony orchestra. A violinist can also give performances together with a pianist or, for example, perform as a street artist. In general, a violinist will not easily be professionally active within a symphony orchestra, because becoming a professional violinist is not easy. This is also the case when we speak of other musicians and musicians.
WHAT IS A VIOLIN
A violin is in most cases an acoustic musical instrument, but nowadays there are also electric violins. Despite the fact that nowadays there are also electric violins, they are not widely used and certainly not within the symphony orchestras. There are also some violins, which are equipped with five strings instead of four strings. The classical violin is an acoustic stringed instrument consisting of four strings. Violins are special musical instruments, because according to connoisseurs a violin only gives its most beautiful customers if it has been played for a long time by one or more violinists. This is one of the main reasons that old violins are so precious. The most famous violin builder is the Italian Antonio Stradivarius, who lived from around 1644 to 1737. The design and construction of violins can be regarded as craftsmanship that can only be performed by specialized musical instrument makers.
WHAT DOES A VIOLINIST DO:
VIOLINIST TRAINING
If you aspire to a career as a violinist, it is best to opt for an education at a conservatory. Another possibility is the according to private lessons with a music teacher. In general, it is wise to choose an education at a conservatory, because you can ultimately be considered a musician. Which education will suit best also depends on personal preference.
COMPANIES WHERE A VIOLINIST CAN WORK
In general, a violinist will work as an entrepreneur or work as an amateur musician. This does not alter the fact that a violinist can work within a professional orchestra. Consider, for example, a professional orchestra such as the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra or the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition, a violinist can work professionally within the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry of Defence uses professional orchestras in various ways. In most cases, a violinist will not be professionally employed. This does not alter the fact that amateur musicians can be affiliated with an artist mediator or impresariat. In addition, a violinist can work as an independent artist.
COMPETENCES VIOLINIST
The most important competencies of a violinist are the passion and knowledge of music. In addition, perseverance plays a major role, because learning to play musical instruments, such as the violin, is not always easy. In other words, a violinist will have to have sufficient motivation. Because as a violinist you in most cases make music together with various other musicians, communication can also be regarded as an important competence. In addition, inspiration and creativity are generally important competencies of a violinist. Generally important words are insight, talent, ambition, adaptability, fun and professionalism. If you work professionally, networking can also be regarded as an important competence.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A VIOLINIST
The labour market perspective of a violinist is generally not good, because relatively speaking there are not many professional musicians. The labour market perspective is also highly dependent on the talent, because for good musicians a job can usually be found sooner or later. In addition, a violinist can perform other activities, such as giving music lessons. The career opportunities of a violinist should be seen in obtaining a paid job. In addition, the position of concertmaster within a symphony orchestra can be regarded as growing. In general, growing as a violinist will not be easy in practice. Most musicians are not professionally active.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY VIOLINIST
There are no examples of the working conditions as a violinist, because most violinists will not be professionally employed. The vast majority of musicians are active as a hobby and not professionally. In addition, the employment conditions within a symphony orchestra will be different than within a music school. It is also not possible to give a salary indication for this profession.
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