Download or read book The Violin Maker written by John Marchese and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] magical, profound, and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” —Douglas Brinkley, Historian This intensely human story, which moves from an ageless workshop in Brooklyn to the rehearsal rooms of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and across the globe to Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari, opens up for the reader the insular and fascinating realm of music, musicians, and the craftsmanship that is essential to that world. How does a simple piece of wood become the king of instruments? On a quest to learn about what many consider the world’s most perfect instrument, author and musician John Marchese befriends Sam Zygmuntowicz, an old-world craftsman in Brooklyn, New York, along with the man who is waiting for Sam’s next violin, Eugene Drucker of the world famous Emerson String Quartet. The violin does something remarkable, magical, and evocative. It is capable of bringing to life the mathematical marvels of Bach, the moan of a Gypsy melody, the wounded dignity of Beethoven's Concerto in D Major. No other instrument is steeped in such a rich brew of myth and lore—and yet the making of a violin starts with a simple block of wood. The Violin Maker takes the reader on a journey as that block of wood, in the hands of a master craftsman, becomes an instrument to rival one made by the greatest master of all time.

Download or read book Violin Making written by Edward Heron-Allen and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-09-09 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic guide offers an accessible initiation into the mysteries of violin-making. Charming in its style and cultivated in its research, it covers every detail of the process and includes a fascinating history of the instrument. More than 200 diagrams, engravings, and photographs complement the text.

Download or read book The American Violin written by Christopher Germain and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive survey tracing the development and art of violin and bow making in America

Download or read book The Violin Makers of the United States written by Thomas James Wenberg and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Secrets of Stradivari written by Simone F. Sacconi and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Art of Violin Making written by Chris Johnson and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 1999 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. This book is essential reading for the violin maker, repairer and historian, providing a unique record of the history, social background, lives and work of the great violin makers of the past, combined with a clear practical guide to making violins. It includes: "Part One: The Violin Makers," "Part Two: The Workshop, Tools and Materials," and "Part Three: Violin Construction."

Download or read book The History of the Violin written by William Sandys and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Violin makers of the Guarneri Family 1626 1762 written by William Henry Hill and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family history of the legendary violinmakers of Mantua, Cremona and Venice, and the definitive commentary on their craftsmanship. Includes 131 photographs, 16 in full color.

Download or read book Antonio Stradivari written by William Henry Hill and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Violin making as it was and is written by Edward Heron-Allen and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book German and Austrian Violin makers written by Karel Jalovec and published by London] : Hamlyn. This book was released on 1967 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes and identification aids for more than 4,000 makers.

Download or read book Cremona Violins written by Kameshwar C. Wali and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a brief account of the history of Cremona violins - the rise and fall of the art that dominated over two centuries - and is primarily devoted to The physics behind the violin acoustics, specifically the research of William F "Jack" Fry over the past four decades and more. it chronicles his early research and The evolution of his ideas leading to a holistic approach to its acoustics, In sharp contrast to The conventional "reductionist" approach. With rare insights, he has come closer than anyone before in reproducing the sound of the great Italian masters. This historic achievement makes the book extremely valuable for violin makers, violin researchers, and young and aspiring violinists who would like to own excellent-sounding instruments with all the desirable characteristics of old instruments at affordable prices.

Download or read book The Violin Explained written by James Beament and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout its history the violin has had a mystique with many curious beliefs. Physicists have now discovered how it produces its sound, though this knowledge is largely inaccessible to makers and players. Assuming no scientific background, this unique book explains not only how a violin produces sound but also of how that sound causes what we hear. Drawing on extensive experience as a performer and composer, Beament includes down-to-earth advice on strings, maintenance, purchase, and children's instruments.

Download or read book The Violin World written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Italian Violin Makers written by Karel Jalovec and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book The Golden Age of Violin Making in Spain written by Cristina Bordas Ibáñez and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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