Violin Owner's Manual - Softcover

"Strings" Magazine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0285636529 ISBN 13: 9780285636521

Publisher: Souvenir Press Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Here's the book that should have come with your violin! Written by a team of leading instrument makers, repairers, and musicians under the expert guidance of the editors of 'Strings' magazine, the 'Violin Owner's Manual' is the one comprehensive guide to selecting, understanding, preserving, and protecting any violin, from a medest fiddle to a priceless Stradivari. If you play the violin, teach others to play, work with violins, or buy and sell them, this is the indispensable reference for you - written in clear, jargon-free language and richly illustrated with photographs and drawings.

About this title

Review:

"a useful book for violin players... Written by renowned makers and repairers, this is an indispensable guide." -- 'Classic FM - The Magazine'

very on-the-ball comments... a lot more explanation and detail." -- 'Classical Music'

Synopsis:

This is the book that should come with your violin. Written by a team of experts this is an essential guide to selecting, understanding, preserving and protect any violin from a modest fiddle to a priceless Stradivari. This indispensable reference is written without jargon and is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings. The violin crosses the boundaries between high society and grassroots communities, is included in almost every genre of music from classical to jazz and folk. This book contains a wealth of information and advice for anyone who owns a violin and is a handy reference for the fundamentals that every violin owner ought to know.

About this edition

• Publisher: Souvenir Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0285636529
• ISBN 13: 9780285636521
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168