A $1,000,000 Violin Fell… Here’s What Happened

A rare and valuable Guadagnini violin, worth around one million, almost fell during a live concert. In this video, we take a closer look at what really happened, and more importantly, what happens to a violin when something like this occurs. For many musicians, this kind of accident is a nightmare. But from a violin maker’s perspective, there is much more to understand. In this video, you will discover: – what happens structurally when a violin falls – why instruments don’t always break the way you expect – the role of the soundpost and internal tension – how modern strings have changed the stress on the instrument – and why sometimes an instrument “opening” is actually a protection This is not just about one accident, it’s about understanding how a violin is built to survive. Meanwhile all the best from Cremona Edgar Searching for the right Violin🎻, Viola🎻, Cello🎻 or Doublebass🎻 ? Write me an e-mail: [email protected] Or visit my Shop 🛒 here: https://violincellomaker.com Want to build your violin by yourself? Edgar’s Online Violinmaking Academy http://edgar-online-violinmaking-acad... For more exclusive content check out my Patreon page, you will find extra video and content waiting for you: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34343314 Starting from 3 Euro per month you be a part of the community! 📬 To be always updated when something new is coming sign up here for the NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2kfVWQA Get in touch with me: Facebook: Edgar Russ - Distinguished Violinmaking https://bit.ly/2lQjBHt Instagram: @edgarrussviolinmaker Special thanks to my Patrons: Jaan Ader, Vincent Colletti, Thomas Trempel, Eddy Verheggen, Steve Davison, Vernon Miller, Thomas Gagnon, David Hofmann, Jonathan Sun, Joe Shirley, Charalampos Dafermos, Robert Kierzkowski, Jon, Terry Vaughn, Rachel Landau, Tobias Radmer, Kenneth Webb, Marcelo Marpegan, C. D., Tales Lobosco, Dave Tuel, Andy Renshaw, Richard McCarthy, Doug Roth, Gerard Mc Donnell, Nikolai Buergin 🎻🤩