Chris Johnson, Roy Courtnall

Art of Violin Making (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Lucas, Adrian

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"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bringing into one volume a summary of essential information for the violin maker and player, as well as providing a historical reference.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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Robert Hale Non Fiction
• Seitenzahl: 253
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 1999
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780719831669
• Artikelnr.: 73069705

Autorenporträt

CHRIS JOHNSON came to violin making through making guitars as a hobby. He attended Newark School of Violin Making and graduated with a distinction. Since then he has established a workshop in Leicestershire where he makes violins in modern and baroque forms, and exact copies of fine instruments. He also repairs and restores old instruments.