The Violin and Viola: History, Structure, Techniques (Dover Books on Music)

24 halftones.. Includes music examples and 11 diagrams. "The book should appeal greatly to the string performer, student or teacher, and to the enthusiast of music history." — Choice. "Nelson's book should be read by every player and teacher of violin and viola Her chapter 'Education for Survival' must be singled out for special praise, for it provides a short but comprehensive discussion of the manner in which string teaching ought to proceed but all too seldom does." — Library Journal. Comprehensive view of the violin and viola by a professional violinist, teacher, and author details the historical development and changing structure of the two instruments. Text covers the contributions of Stradivarius and the legendary Cremona school of makers; techniques and improvements advocated by such celebrated teachers as Geminiani, Tartini, and Leopold Mozart; the great schools of players — from

An excellent and comprehensive history of the fiddle Michael Birman The two upper voices of the string family have an eternal appeal for us because they are the two instruments most akin to the human voice. The violin produces a soprano-like singing tone that has an almost uncanny ability to emulate the voice in projecting emotion. The viola has more of a tenor or baritone sound but it still can. Carlos M. Gonzalez said Understanding the value of good string instruments. Provides very interesting information on the origins and development of string instruments to value the efforts of violin makers in putting out the best for players.