Violin

The violin is a musical instrument introduced in The Sims 2: FreeTime. It can be played by children and up, and playing it builds the creativity skill, increases enthusiasm in the Music and Dance hobby, and boosts the fun motive.

A violin can be played for tips by teens and up, but will not sync with a piano, guitar, bass, or drum set. Players should note that, if FreeTime is not patched, the tip jar will leave an unusable tile after being picked up.

There is a mod at Mod The Sims which will keep visitors from using the violin.

In The Sims 3, a violin returns as premium content available from The Sims 3 Store. At present, it is not available for individual purchase, and is part of The Duke of Bows Renaissance Faire set. Downloading the set also introduces the violin skill. It can be played by Sims aged teen and above.