Hello,

I am currently writing a manuscript where a character is a young violinist (set about 1890). I am a pianist myself and don't have much knowledge of string instruments. That is why I'm currently researching a lot to write about it correctly and realistically.

The character lives in poor conditions (at beginning partly on the streets) so he doesn't have a lot of resourses. Later on he finds work and is able to afford a bit more things.

What I could find out by now are the main parts of the instrument and some overall informations like the use of rosin (even though I think in poor living conditions the character might not be able to afford that).

Are there by any chance some violinists here who have informations in general that could be useful for writing about the instrument, the playing itself or little bits of knowledge one might miss while researching?

Thank you all in advance!