The History Of The Violin, And Other Instruments Played On With The Bow From The Remotest Times To The Present (1864)

The History of the Violin, and Other Instruments Played on with the Bow from the Remotest Times to the Present is a comprehensive book written by William Sandys in 1864. The book traces the evolution of stringed instruments played with a bow, from the earliest known examples to the present day. The author explores the origins of these instruments, their construction, and how they have been played throughout history. He covers a wide range of topics, including the development of the violin family, the role of the bow in creating sound, and the influence of different cultures on the evolution of stringed instruments.Sandys also delves into the lives of famous violin makers and players, such as Stradivari and Paganini, and provides fascinating insights into their techniques and styles. He discusses the use of the violin in various genres of music, from classical to folk and popular music.Overall, The History of the Violin, and Other Instruments Played on with the Bow from the Remotest Times to the Present is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of stringed instruments. It is a must-read for musicians, historians, and music lovers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.