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Title: Art of Violin Making
Condition: New
Description: "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bringing into one volume a summary of essential information for the violin maker and player, as well as providing a historical reference.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.
Author: Roy Courtnall, Chris Johnson
Contributor: Adrian Lucas (Illustrated by)
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
EAN: 9780709058762
Format: Hardback
Genre: Music Dance & Theatre
Illustrator: Adrian Lucas
ISBN: 9780709058762
Item Height: 304mm
Item Length: 215mm
Item Weight: 1256g
Item Width: 24mm
Language: English
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Release Date: 01/02/1999
Release Year: 1999

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