A violin is a magical instrument that produces a gorgeous sound. The bow gliding across the strings produces a light scratching, one like someone’s fingernails gently on your back, giving full body shivers. A good violinist can produce a melody that produces an array of colourful rings that give way to light and airy melodies, like a gust in spring on a prairie. The violin can also evoke emotions as strong and real as those of a first date, a day of your favourite holiday spent all alone, and a trip down a damp and dimly lit hallway. Listening to a violin is a timeless pleasure, one that takes time and effort to perfect.