An Encyclopedia Of The Violin (Da Capo Press Paperback)

This is a very good and informative book. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting lots of information on violins.

An excellent book.But you must know: it's writing style, layout, etc are quite dated.Content is fine (because, really: how much has the violin changed in the last 100 years).

Full of great information and practice ideas. Arrived in a timely fashion and in very good conditions. Would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys the violin.

One of the must have books on the violin. This copy was in excellent condition.

excellent

...and a bit overwhelming. Yes, this could (and perhaps should) have been broken into several books, but the most important thing it offers now is historical perspective.This is an absolute summary of the subject, in Victorian style (though not published until 1925). Seeing all of these articles together helps the reader understand the author's expertise, and perhaps his limits.Anyone interested in any aspect of the violin will find it here, but for best results, compare with newer works. New research may further illuminate Bachmann's points. Of course, he may also rebuke modern authors who offer their 'certainties' without historical context.In short: good for violinists, instrument makers, and historians.

This book covers a great range, and is a great addition to any library. From the origins of the instrument to caretaking to technique to music theory and history, it is all here. Do not pass up the chance to own this book, especially at the prices here!!!Jack Stanley

Happy with purchase

excellent book, most pleased unexpectedly it also makes a substantial section covering string quartets.

Yes my father enjoyed it very much

ヴァイオリンの事典というだけあって、情報満載です。バイオリン・弓の制作家、ニス、駒、弦、松脂、バイオリン制作の道具、ヴァイオリンの構造、弾き方のテクニック、音楽用語の解説、有名なバイオリニスト、室内楽曲のリストなど。室内楽の曲については、ヴァイオリン、ヴィオラ、チェロ、ピアノといった楽器のいろいろな組み合わせで編成別に作曲者・曲目がリストアップされているので、選曲の際はもってこいの情報源となります。惜しいのは、全部英語ということと、1925年初版発行のため、製作者・バイオリニストの最近活躍している人が載っていないことです。この価格でこの情報量は文句なく星５つ。

This book (An Encyclopedia of the Violin) is not useful for any purpose. It is for somebody that does not know anything about violin. For example a ten years old child, very beginner in violin etc.writer did not like violin ,all content is elementary information.This book Is not suitable for:-Violin making -For violinist, -for people that love violin,I understood that writers purpose was only make money with writing this book. This book is not useful for any purpose.