The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use by Henry Saint-George
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"The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use" by Henry Saint-George is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the evolution and craftsmanship of the violin bow, exploring its significance in the world of stringed instruments. The text aims to elevate the understanding of the bow, which has often been overshadowed by the violin itself. At the start of the book, the author provides a preface
indicating the lack of thorough literature on the bow, despite its critical role in the use of string instruments such as the violin. Saint-George expresses his goal to stimulate interest among violinists regarding the bow itself, rather than just its functionality. The opening chapters delve into speculative history, addressing the origins of the bow and its distinct effects in producing sound, comparing it with various string instruments through different cultures, and examining early forms of bows across several centuries. He also touches on the craftsmanship involved in bow-making, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the topic in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Saint-George, Henry, 1866-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use 'The Strad' Library, No. III. |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits | Produced by Ron Swanson |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Stringed instruments |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29112 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29112-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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