Bøger i Dover Books on Music: Violin serien

Profusely illustrated volume presents both a history of the legendary family of Italian violin-makers and the definitive commentary on their craftsmanship. Over 131 photographs, 16 of them in full color, enhance the expert analysis.

Comprehensive view of the violin and viola details the historical development and changing structure of the 2 instruments through the contributions of Stradivarius and the legendary Cremona school of makers; techniques and improvements by such celebrated teachers and players as Leopold Mozart and Paganini; more. Includes music examples and 11 diagrams, 24 halftones.