Condensed Catalogue of String Instruments: Bows, Cases, Strings, Etc

John Friedrich Bro

ISBN 10: 1331935814 / ISBN 13: 9781331935810

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book, featuring a vast collection of stringed instruments, offers an unparalleled opportunity for musicians of all levels. The author, an esteemed luthier, delves into the history of violin-making, exploring the techniques and materials used by master craftsmen over the centuries. The book's comprehensive guide to violins, violas, and cellos provides detailed descriptions, specifications, and pricing for a wide range of instruments. It also includes sections on bows, strings, and accessories, ensuring that musicians have all the information they need to make informed decisions about their equipment. Beyond its practical value, this book sheds light on the profound cultural significance of stringed instruments. The author traces their evolution from humble beginnings to their central role in classical and folk music traditions around the globe. Exploring the intricate relationship between instrument and musician, the book reveals how violins, violas, and cellos become extensions of the artists who play them, enabling them to express their innermost emotions through music. Through its comprehensive coverage and insightful commentary, this book is an indispensable resource for musicians, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the art of stringed instrument making. It offers a deep understanding of these instruments, their history, and their enduring power to inspire and enchant. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Condensed Catalogue of String Instruments: Bows, Cases, Strings, Etc
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331935814
• ISBN 13: 9781331935810
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Hobbies and Craft

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Synopsis

This book, featuring a vast collection of stringed instruments, offers an unparalleled opportunity for musicians of all levels. The author, an esteemed luthier, delves into the history of violin-making, exploring the techniques and materials used by master craftsmen over the centuries. The book's comprehensive guide to violins, violas, and cellos provides detailed descriptions, specifications, and pricing for a wide range of instruments. It also includes sections on bows, strings, and accessories, ensuring that musicians have all the information they need to make informed decisions about their equipment. Beyond its practical value, this book sheds light on the profound cultural significance of stringed instruments. The author traces their evolution from humble beginnings to their central role in classical and folk music traditions around the globe. Exploring the intricate relationship between instrument and musician, the book reveals how violins, violas, and cellos become extensions of the artists who play them, enabling them to express their innermost emotions through music. Through its comprehensive coverage and insightful commentary, this book is an indispensable resource for musicians, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the art of stringed instrument making. It offers a deep understanding of these instruments, their history, and their enduring power to inspire and enchant.