Schroeder, Carl 1848-1935 creator Matthews, John 1856-1938 text utu 2024 4th edition. monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Handbook of Violin Playing" by Prof. Carl Schroeder is a comprehensive instructional manual written in the late 19th century. It serves as a detailed guide for both violin players and enthusiasts by covering the instrument's components, playing techniques, and performance practices. This book likely interests readers seeking to deepen their understanding of the violin, its history, and techniques for mastering the instrument. At the start of the Handbook, the author discusses the origins of the violin, noting its ancient stringed predecessors and the development of the bow. He mentions the oldest known violins made by Gaspard Duiffopruggar and the eminent craftsmen who followed, including Stradivarius and Guarnerius. The opening outlines essential aspects of violin construction, including materials, parts, and their functions, setting the stage for the subsequent sections on technique and performance. This foundational overview establishes a comprehensive context for readers looking to explore violin playing seriously. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-02-26 Linda Cantoni, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: London: Augener Ltd., 1920 Violin -- Instruction and study Violin Violin -- Bibliography Viola -- Bibliography MT London: Augener Ltd., 1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73023 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73023 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134705.0 73023