Music has a transcendent quality that seems to connect us with our spirits. The calming, meditative power of music has been obvious for a long time. Musical instruments abound, some popular favorites being the electric and acoustic guitar, piano, drum, flute, and saxophone. Listening to a truly beautiful composition with a complex melody can literally bring us to tears. Different types of music create lasting impressions and associations. Music is no doubt an extremely powerful form of expression.

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 accuracy and tooling of instruments made by the Amati family remain a standard to be met. Even in shops where precise tools are used instead of the old ways, the results are not the same. If an instrument is marked as an "Amati Violin," no bells and whistles are needed. The quality is apparent from the first note.

The luthiers of Italy are popular throughout the world. When Andrea Amati made the first violin in his family, little did he know what the future had in store for him and for his descendants. Such is the craze of the fiddles made by this family, that in Italy the term violin is synonymous with an "Amati-violin".

Wonderful texture and sound quality are features of the "Italian violin" which makes it superior to its counterparts. Italian fiddles have a melodious tone which always impresses audiences. Their unique sound enhances any musical performance. Musical styles ranging from symphonies to jazz concerts can all benefit from the use of an Italian fiddle.

Even if you use thousands of words, it will still not be enough to describe the beauty, style and quality of an "Amati violin". How can you find words to describe the sound of the beautiful music produced from the hand-carved body of this Italian musical instrument? If you want to go on a musical journey to hear harmony and peace, go to a musical instrument store, which sells the famous Amati family fiddles, and your ears will thank you.

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.