The Cambridge Companion to the Violin

Book Overview

The Cambridge Companion to the Violin offers students, performers, and scholars a fascinating and composite survey of the history and repertory of the instrument from its origins to the present day. The volume comprises fifteen essays, written by a team of specialists, and is intended to develop the violin's historical perspective in breadth and from every relevant angle. The principal subjects discussed include the instrument's structure and development;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521399238
• ISBN13: 9780521399234
• Release Date: December 1992
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Good Book

Even though the book was listed as used it came in pretty good shape. Thanks!

Excellent for adult beginners

As an adult beginner, this excellent book provides one with the highlights to the violin's history, construction, repertoire, and pedagogy, among other subjects. This book is also an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys listening to the violin. Being a teacher at a fine arts high school, I have recommended this book to my students who are studying violin.

Very Good Book; Very informative.

This book is an excellent choice for the serious violinist, or any music lover. It tells the entire history of the violin, and also biographies of composers and violinists. It is a valuable piece of text that I will use constantly.

A little bit of everything about the violin

Good book for the price. This book has chapters on making, history, acoustical principles, teaching schools, music types, and famous players. Great for someone interested in the world of violins who doesn't want to spend a lot of money.