Violin, The: Research And Information Guide, A

Description:
This is the first comprehensive annotated bibliography of the literature on the violin to be published in over 100 years, and provides an invaluable resource of information for musicologists, music theorists, performers, teachers, critics and many more. From the first mention of the instrument by Hans Gerle in 1532, to Ph.D dissertations from 2004, the book covers the complete span of literature on the violin in an easy-to-follow chronological format. The author has used an interdisciplinary approach and brings together the writings not only of violinists and music theorists, but also acousticians, chemists, engineers and even dentists and dermatologist among many more. For all students, teachers and anyone involved with this beautiful instrument, this a must have resource.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Part 1: Reference and General Studies General Music Reference. Electronic Resources. General Violin Bibliographies. Discography. Periodicals. General Studies of the Violin. Part 2: Acoustics and Construction Acoustics and Mechanics. Violin Making: Construction and Repair. Violin Makers. The Bow. Collecting and Dealing. Authentication: Frauds and Forgeries Part 3: Violin Playing and Performance Practice History of Violin Playing. Pedagogy. Competitions. Health Issues. Violin Playing and Recording Technology Part 4: Violin Music Reference: Lists and Guides. General Surveys. Studies by Genre. Studies by Period. Studies by Region. Studies by Composer Part 5: Violinists, Violinist-Composers, and Violin Teachers Reference. Collective Biographies. Studies by Region. Women Violinists. Violinists of African Descent. Folk Violinists. Individual Biographies. Author Index. Name Index. Subject Index