Baroque violin

The Baroque violin is a type of violin that was commonly used during the Baroque period, roughly from the late 17th to the mid-18th century. It differs from modern violins in several ways, including its construction, tuning, and playing style. Baroque violins typically have a lighter build, gut strings, and a different shape of the bridge and fingerboard, which influence their sound, making it warmer and richer. Musicians often use techniques like vibrato and ornamentation to enhance their performances. Today, Baroque violins are played in historically informed performances of music from that era.