Tipbook Violin & Viola

by Pinksterboer, Hugo

• ISBN13: 9789076192390
• ISBN10: 9076192391
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Tipbook Co Bv

Summary

The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing * all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. The violin and viola book covers topics such as: selecting and play-testing violins and violas, buying strings, bows and accessories, maintenance and tuning, as well as a violinist's glossary. "Interesting sections on the history and manufacture ... really, it's all here. The tips on maintenance are excellent!" (Fiddle On Magazine) "As a quick easy reference for violin and viola students and teachers, for general trouble-shooting or simply to add on one's store of knowledge, this Tipbook is an excellent resource." (Australian Music Teachers Magazine)

Table of Contents

See What You Read With Tipcode www.tipbook.com	vii
Violinists and Violists	1	(4)
A Quick Tour	5	(9)
Learning to Play	14	(5)
Buying or Renting	19	(7)
A Good Violin	26	(22)
Good Strings	48	(9)
A Good Bow	57	(11)
Fittings, Mutes, and Cases	68	(12)
Electric Violins	80	(5)
Tuning	85	(6)
Violin Maintenance	91	(17)
Back in Time	108	(3)
The Family	111	(3)
How They're Made	114	(4)
Violin Brands and Makers	118	(4)
Glossary and Index	122	(6)
Tipcode Use	128	(1)
Want to Know More?	129	(3)
Essential Data	132