Handbook of violin playing by Carl Schroeder
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"Handbook of Violin Playing" by Prof. Carl Schroeder is a comprehensive instructional manual written in the late 19th century. It serves as a detailed guide for both violin players and enthusiasts by covering the instrument's components, playing techniques, and performance practices. This book likely interests readers seeking to deepen their understanding of the violin, its history, and techniques for mastering the instrument. At the start of the Handbook, the author discusses the
origins of the violin, noting its ancient stringed predecessors and the development of the bow. He mentions the oldest known violins made by Gaspard Duiffopruggar and the eminent craftsmen who followed, including Stradivarius and Guarnerius. The opening outlines essential aspects of violin construction, including materials, parts, and their functions, setting the stage for the subsequent sections on technique and performance. This foundational overview establishes a comprehensive context for readers looking to explore violin playing seriously. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schroeder, Carl, 1848-1935 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Matthews, John, 1856-1938 |
| Title | Handbook of violin playing |
| Edition | 4th edition. |
| Original Publication | London: Augener Ltd., 1920. |
| Series Title | Augener's edition, no. 9212 |
| Credits | Linda Cantoni, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition |
| Subject | Violin -- Instruction and study |
| Subject | Violin |
| Subject | Violin -- Bibliography |
| Subject | Viola -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73023 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73023-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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