This guide to the viol gives detailed advice on playing technique for the treble, tenor and bass, assuming no knowledge beyond an ability to read music, but aiming to help players reach an advanced standard, even without regular access to a teacher, and is aimed at amateur viol players and any string players with an interest in early music, as well as teachers. Each point is fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and carefully graded musical exercises. The book surveys the viol repertoire, discussing the many ...
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This guide to the viol gives detailed advice on playing technique for the treble, tenor and bass, assuming no knowledge beyond an ability to read music, but aiming to help players reach an advanced standard, even without regular access to a teacher, and is aimed at amateur viol players and any string players with an interest in early music, as well as teachers. Each point is fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and carefully graded musical exercises. The book surveys the viol repertoire, discussing the many different styles of music. It highlights the problems likely to be encountered and shows how they can be overcome. Advice is given on practising, improvising, consort-playing and performing. Technical instruction is based on original sources and performing and teaching experience. Practical information on choosing and caring for viols and bows and a list of published music for viol is also included.
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Very Good. 0193174227. This is the hardcover version. Bright, clean pages. Binding is solid. Creasing along title page next to binding. Dust jacket is discolored at flaps. Otherwise clean; minor wear at edges.; Early Music Series, 10; 9.8 X 7.7 X 0.9 inches; 200 pages.
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