The Violin: A Research and Information Guide

by Mark Katz

Overview

The violin was first mentioned in a book in the sixteenth century. An abundant and diverse literature on the instrument has grown since then, and a complete general guide to these materials has not been produced in the modern era. The last, Edward Heron-Allen's De Fidiculis Bibliographia , was published in1894. This book fills that void, organizing and annotating information on the violin from a variety of fields and sources. It provides a comprehensive, though selective, guide to all facets of the instrument. The book is divided into 4 main parts: Reference and General Studies; Acoustics and Construction; Violin Playing, Performance Practice, and Music; and Violinists, Composers, and Violin Teachers. It will serve as a ready reference for students and scholars, and is a welcome addition to the esteemed Routledge Music Bibliography series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815336372
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/09/2006
Series:	Music Research and Information Guides
Pages:	424
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Reference and General Studies; Chapter 2 The Violin: Acoustics and Construction; Chapter 3 Violin Playing and Performance Practice; Chapter 4 Violin Music; Chapter 5 Violinists, Violinist-Composers, and Violin Teachers;