The New Instrument in Rock and Rap

Violins are the new instrument ingraining themselves in different genres of music, specifically rock and rap. Different artists are making the sound of the violin more pronounced in their music. Yellowcard, a rock band from California, consists of the typical rock instruments such as guitar, bass guitar, and drums. The major difference is that they have added a violinist who not only plays, but sings. The violin which is thought to be a soft, high pitched instrument holds its own in this rock band and creates intensity to the songs. It is truely fascinating to here these instruments in Yellowcard's songs performing together harmoniously. Other rock bands who have incorporated the violin into their music are Blue October, DMB. Electric violins even contribute more to this kind of music and fits in well with the electric guitar.

Violins are such a diverse sounding instrument and can blend themselves to any genre of music.

Miri Ben-Ari, also known as the "Hip-Hop Violinist", has proven this to be true. She has brought a smooth new beat to the rap world, using just her fiddle. She has collaborated with well known rappers such as Kanye West, Twista, Fatman Scoop, and others. Artists in rock and rap are beginning to infuse the violin's glorious sound with their style of music.