Treatise On The History And Construction Of The Violin: With A Short Account Of The Lives Of Its Greatest Players And Makers (1807) is a comprehensive guide to the history and construction of the violin, written by Georges Foucher. The book provides a detailed overview of the instrument's development over time, including its origins in Italy during the Renaissance period, its evolution throughout the Baroque and Classical eras, and its continued popularity in the 19th century. In addition to discussing the history of the ...
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Treatise On The History And Construction Of The Violin: With A Short Account Of The Lives Of Its Greatest Players And Makers (1807) is a comprehensive guide to the history and construction of the violin, written by Georges Foucher. The book provides a detailed overview of the instrument's development over time, including its origins in Italy during the Renaissance period, its evolution throughout the Baroque and Classical eras, and its continued popularity in the 19th century. In addition to discussing the history of the violin, Foucher also provides detailed information on its construction, including the materials used, the techniques employed, and the various styles and designs that have emerged over the centuries. He also includes a section on the lives and work of some of the greatest players and makers of the instrument, including Antonio Stradivari, Giuseppe Guarneri, and Nicolo Amati.Overall, Treatise On The History And Construction Of The Violin is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of this iconic instrument. With its detailed descriptions and informative insights, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the violin and its many talented makers and players.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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All Editions of Treatise on the History & Construction of the Violin: With a Short Account of the Lives of Its Greatest Players and Makers. Written Especially for the Use of Students Preparing for the Examinations of the College of Violinists
