The Violin: A Research and Information Guide (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780815336372)

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.

Author: Mark Katz
ISBN-10: 0815336373
ISBN-13: 9780815336372
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 02/09/2006
Pages: 424
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.34h x 6.38w x 1.03d