Behavior, particularly psychologist Edward Thorndike's law of effect, is the foundational principle behind the evolution of the violin and other handmade inventions, say authors in a new article.

Part four: The culmination of the early history of violin playing, 1700-1761. Introduction: the 'evolution of progress' theory, a summary view of the violin -- The violin and bow of the early ...

Manuel Berberian, left, owner of Allegro Music Center, listens to Yosvani Rodriguez, 16, play a violin he donated to him. Photo provided to the Miami Herald Any serious musician wants to attend the ...