History of the Violin, and Other Instruments Played on With the Bow from the Remotest Times to the Present

Sandys, William; Forster, Simon Andrew

ISBN 10: 110435229X / ISBN 13: 9781104352295

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of the Violin, and Other Instruments Played on With the Bow from the Remotest Times to the Present
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 110435229X
• ISBN 13: 9781104352295
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

""The History Of The Violin, And Other Instruments Played On With The Bow From The Remotest Times To The Present"" is a comprehensive account of the development and evolution of stringed instruments played with a bow. Written by William Sandys and first published in 1864, the book traces the history of the violin and its predecessors from ancient times to the modern era.Sandys provides a detailed analysis of the construction, design, and playing techniques of various stringed instruments, including the lyre, rebec, vielle, and viola da gamba. He also explores the cultural and social significance of these instruments throughout history, highlighting their role in classical music, folk music, and popular music.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different era of musical history. Sandys draws on a wide range of sources, including historical texts, musical scores, and personal accounts, to provide a rich and detailed account of the evolution of the violin and other bowed instruments.""The History Of The Violin, And Other Instruments Played On With The Bow From The Remotest Times To The Present"" is a valuable resource for musicians, musicologists, and anyone interested in the history of music. It provides a fascinating insight into the development of one of the most important and beloved instruments in the classical repertoire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.