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A treatise on the structure and preservation of the violin and all other bow-instruments; together with an account of the most celebrated makers, and of the genuine characteristics of their instruments;, 1860
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1A TREATISE ON THE VIOLIN.
3CHAPTER I.
5ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VIOLIN AND OTHER BOW-INSTRUMENTS.
7Of all instruments played with a bow, the Violin is doubtless that which enjoys the greatest share of popularity, and which is most admired. I shall therefore commence by describing it, particularly as the Tenor, Violoncello, and Double-bass are likewise composed of the same parts.
9When in a state fit for use, the violin consists of fifty-eight distinct parts; namely:
112 pieces for the back.
122 —— for the belly.
136 —— blocks at the top, bottom, and four corners.
146 —— sides.
1512 —— lining for the sides.
161 —— bass-bar.
17*12 —— purfling.
181 —— rest for tail-piece.
191 —— neck.
201 —— finger-board.
21†1 —— tail-piece.
224 —— pegs.
231 —— nut.
241 —— button for the tail-piece.
254 —— strings.
261 —— catgut or wire to connect the tail-piece with the button.
271 —— sound-post.
281 —— bridge.
30* The Manuel de Musique by Choron and Lafage, and the Manuel du Luthier by Maugin, give 24 pieces for the purfling, which is the number usually, if not invariably, employed.—Tr.
31† The tail-piece sometimes consists of 2 pieces. See the two works named in the preceding note.—Tr.
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