The Violin: A Research and Information Guide

English | Publisher: Routledge, 2006 | PDF | 424 pages | 11 MB
The violin was first mentioned in a book in the sixteenth century. An abundant and diverse literature on the instrument has grown since then, and a complete general guide to these materials has not been produced in the modern era. The last, Edward Heron-Allen's De Fidiculis Bibliographia, was published in1894. This book fills that void, organizing and annotating information on the violin from a variety of fields and sources.

It provides a comprehensive, though selective, guide to all facets of the instrument. The book is divided into 4 main parts: Reference and General Studies; Acoustics and Construction; Violin Playing, Performance Practice and Music; and Violinists, Composers, and Violin Teachers. It will serve as a ready reference for students and scholars.