Play the Viol: The Complete Guide to Playing the Treble, Tenor and Bass Viol (Early Music Series) - Hardcover

Crum, Alison; Jackson, Sonia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0193174227 ISBN 13: 9780193174221

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1989

Synopsis

This guide to the viol gives detailed advice on playing technique for the treble, tenor and bass, assuming no knowledge beyond an ability to read music, but aiming to help players reach an advanced standard, even without regular access to a teacher, and is aimed at amateur viol players and any string players with an interest in early music, as well as teachers. Each point is fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and carefully graded musical exercises. The book surveys the viol repertoire, discussing the many different styles of music. It highlights the problems likely to be encountered and shows how they can be overcome. Advice is given on practising, improvising, consort-playing and performing. Technical instruction is based on original sources and performing and teaching experience. Practical information on choosing and caring for viols and bows and a list of published music for viol is also included.

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Review

The book provides the beginner with a complete guide to viol technique, and the experienced player with a wealth of information not available elsewhere. (Wieland Kuijken, Brussels)

"Play the Viol's great strength is that it is a genuine and generous handbook ... it is the author's genius for explaining techniques and solving physical problems in terms of the simplest practical logic, without dogmatism or the least penchant for professional mystique, that will give this book its standing and encourage willing-spirited and weak-fleshed tiros like myself to persevere."Stephen Banfield, Musical Times

Book Description

`should inspire viol players of all levels'Music and Letters

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0193174227
• ISBN 13: 9780193174221
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 197