Violin Owner's Manual: The Complete Guide (Strings Backstage) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1890490431 ISBN 13: 9781890490430

Publisher: String Letter Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

(String Letter Publishing). Here's the book that should have come with your violin! Written by a team of leading instrument makers, repairers and musicians, this is the one comprehensive guide to selecting, understanding, preserving and protecting any violin, from a modest fiddle to a priceless Stradivari. Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, it covers topics including: selecting the proper instrument and bow, understanding common repairs, finding the right maker, guarding against theft, getting a good setup, protecting your violin, choosing a case, and more.

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About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.

Synopsis

Instrument makers, repairers, and musicians offer tips for buying, preserving, playing, and transporting violins and bows. Included are hints for holding a violin and supporting it with proper fitting chin and shoulder rests; locating buzzes; and amplifying an acoustic violin. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Edition details

• Publisher: String Letter Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1890490431
• ISBN 13: 9781890490430
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 158
• Editor: Scott Heather K., String Letter Publishing