Scan 122

Antonio Stradivari, 1900

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1ADVERTISEMENTS.

3"THE STRAD LIBRARY," No. VI.

5Crown 8vo., Cloth, 2/6, Post Free 2/9.

7VIOLIN PLAYING

8BY

9JOHN DUNN

11CONTENTS

13Introductory—Qualities indispensable to the ideal Violinist—Hints on the Choice of a Teacher—Some Tricks of pretending professors exposed.

15On the Choice of a Violin and Bow—Advice regarding general adjustment and repairs.

17On the Choice of Strings—Stringing the Instrument and keeping the Pegs in Order.

19On the General Posture—The manner of holding the Violin and Bow as accepted by the leading artists of the day.

21On Fingering Generally—The various positions—Scales recommended—The Modern Orchestral "Principal" or (so-called) Leader.

23On Gliding—Special Characteristics of some of the most Eminent Players.

25Double Stopping—The main difficulty in Double Stopping—How to gain independence of Finger.

27Bowings—Smooth Bowings—Solid Staccato—Spiccato—Spring Bow—Mixed Bowings.

29Tone Production—Character of Tone—Rules and Conditions necessary to produce a good tone—Style and Expression.

31LONDON:

32"STRAD" OFFICE, 3, Green Terrace, Rosebery Avenue, E.C.

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