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Drawing on the experience and expertise found in a traditional
English repair and restoration shop, the Violin Manual is a fully
illustrated guide to the maintenance, repair and restoration of
these beautiful instruments. With guidance divided into 'basic',
'intermediate' and 'advanced' sections, this manual will prove
valuable to a wide spectrum of people, from violinists who want to
do simple maintainance on their own instruments to those wishing to
become expert restorers. All violinists will find this book
absorbing and enlightening.
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Art of Violin Making
(Hardcover)
Chris Johnson, Roy Courtnall; Illustrated by Adrian Lucas
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"The Art of Violin Making" is the major work for the craftsman,
bringing into one volume a summary of essential information for the
violin maker and player, as well as providing a historical
reference. Part One: The Violin Makers is devoted to separate
chapters on the life and work of some of the greatest of all violin
makers; the families of Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri, and the
unique genius of Jacob Stainer. These chapters include superb
colour photographs of examples of their work. Also included is a
chapter covering the work of some leading contemporary violin
makers. Part Two: The Workshop, Tools and Materials provides
essential information on the tools, working environment and
material needed by violin makers. Part Three: Violin Construction
comprises a detailed, step-by-step guide to the traditional method
of violin making, based closely on the teaching system employed at
the world-famous Newark School of Violin Making in England.
(Guitar School). The purpose of this book is to provide the
aspiring bass player with a wide variety of finger exercises for
developing the techniques necessary to succeed in today's music
scene. It can also play an important role in a bass player's daily
practicing program. The 200 exercises are designed to help increase
your speed, improve your dexterity, develop accuracy and promote
finger independence. Recommended by world-acclaimed bass players,
music schools and music magazines, this is the ultimate bass
handbook. The added use of photos makes the lessons complete
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