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Music allows us to connect with our inner self. It calms our mind and brings us to a closer level with our soul. There is a wide range of musical instruments. There are guitars, drums, pianos, flutes, saxophones and many other instruments that create melodies that enrapture us all. There is nothing that is more overwhelming than to listen to a beautiful song that reaches inside us and touches our soul.

But one instrument in particular has the power to create the most striking melodies. Violins are a master instrument for creating moods and adding shape to a musical composition. There are various brands of violins, but the most popular brand is no doubt the Amati violin. The name comes from the Amatis, an Italian family of violin-makers that goes back generations. It began with the patriarch Andrea Amati, and the family trade was passed down through the years to Antonio and Girolamo Amati, followed by Nicolo Amati to the present day.

The "Amati violin" is known simply for the beautiful sound that it produces when it is played. The family that created this fine-quality instrument did so using great precision and craftsmanship. Even in today's society where a physical being is not often needed to produce a high quality product, the Amati violin still tops all others.

The Italian Andrea Amati made a violin, not knowing his family would become famous around the world for their violins. The violins made by this family are so popular in Italy that the word violin is actually synonymous with the term an "Amati-violin". Their violins are famous far beyond Italy. They are famous around the world.

Italian violins are known for the meticulous attention to detail that leads directly to their distinctive sound. Whether they are played in a jazz band, a world class symphony, or as a bluegrass fiddle, the warmth and style of the music will not fail to impress listeners.

Even a few thousand words will not suffice to describe the beauty, style and quality of an "Amati violin". After all, how can mere words express the beauty of the musical notes coming from the hand-carved body of an Italian fiddle? So the next time you want to go on a journey of melody and peace, do drop in to a musical store (which sells fiddles of the famous Amati family) and you will be all ears.

Ye Old Violin Shop features every type of Italian violin. If you're browsing for violins, be sure to consider one of the fine copies of an Amati violin that are available.