Product Description

This encyclopedia is the diverse lexicographic work available in the English language and provides a treasure trove of information on the violinits technique, its history, and its place in music. Beginning with the 1880s, the work traces the evolution of violin technique, examines its construction and manufacture, lists makers in America and Europe, offers a biographical section on chamber music ensembles with rare photographs, and presents a glossary of music and musical terms. This Da Capo paperback features a new preface by noted concert violinist, Stuart Canin. This standard handbook for professional musicians and students will interest all those with a love for music.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #760880 in Books
• Published on: 1976-10-13
• Format: Facsimile
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 488 pages

Customer Reviews

A delightful synopsis of everything Violin.
As an adult learner and relative beginner to this instrument, I found this Encyclopaedia a delight to read. It contains some very insightful discussions on the History of the Violin, its Construction, and on some of the famous makers and players of the instrument going back to the father of the modern violin technique Archangelo Correlli himself ( mid 17th Century ). For the beginner it is also useful, as it contains discussions on Practice, Tone developement and general Music studies. It is not so much an Encyclopaedia containing just a glossary of terms - which it also contains - but a complete reference works which any player of any level will derive some benefit from reading, even if its just a greater appreciation of the profundity of the instrument. However, it is not very politically correct in parts - it was written in 1925 afterall - and I will leave the reader to discover those things for themselves, but this just makes it all the more interesting to read - or atleast it did for me !. In conclusion, thouroughly enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone - beginner though I am.