How a violin’s f-holes influence its sound

Air accelerates quickly through long, narrow openings, powering instrument’s lowest notes

Suzuki violin

SHAPING UP  The design of a violin’s f-holes can have a slight effect on the instrument’s lowest notes, influencing the power of the sound.

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How a violin’s f-holes are shaped can influence the instrument’s lowest notes.