What if Violins Were Longer? Building and Testing an Unconventional Instrument

🎻Dave Hilliwitz builds an unconventional violin with a longer soundbox and a viola neck.

🔨He takes us through the process of building the instrument, including gluing the sides and adding a piezo sensor.

🎶Dave tests the instrument's sound and demonstrates its unique pizzicato sound, resulting from the longer soundbox.

🎵He plays a melody on the instrument, showcasing its capabilities and challenges of playing due to its size.

👍Dave encourages viewers to like the video and subscribe to his channel for more content in the future.

How did Dave build the longer violin?

—Dave built the longer violin by using a kit for building a dulcimer soundbox and attaching a viola neck.

What is unique about the longer violin?

—The longer violin has an extended soundbox, resulting in a distinct pizzicato sound.

Is the longer violin difficult to play?

—Yes, the longer violin is challenging to play due to its unconventional size and shape.

What kind of sound does the longer violin produce?

—The longer violin produces a unique pizzicato sound, which Dave demonstrates in the video.

Where can I find more videos from Dave Hilliwitz?

—You can find more videos from Dave Hilliwitz on his YouTube channel. Subscribe for updates!

00:00Dave Hilliwitz introduces the concept of longer violins and shares his inspiration for building an unconventional instrument.

04:52Dave begins the process of building the longer violin, starting with gluing the sides and attaching the neck.

06:53After the glue dries, Dave drills holes in the neck and screws it in place. He also adds a piezo sensor inside the instrument for additional sound enhancement.

10:15Dave tests the sound of the longer violin, playing pizzicato notes and experimenting with different melodies.

22:34Dave concludes the video, reflecting on the challenges and potential of the longer violin, and encourages viewers to like the video and subscribe to his channel.