Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

Scan 7

Music For The Violin and Viola Vol-ii, 1948

8 lines. Read by computer on 23 September 2026. No printed page number was found. See the scan on archive.org.

1positions seem to me in many cases entirely inadequate, while the metronome marks indicate only approximate tempi. Words will never be sufficient to interpret the full meaning of music, which is elusive and intangible. It is much easier to express the meaning of words with music than to express the meaning of music with words. If the kind reader finds the "Remarks" in some ways interesting and stimulating I shall feel well rewarded for my efforts.
3A word of thanks and appreciation is due to Mr. Charles R. Bietsch of G. Schirmer, Inc. for his tireless assistance in placing the necessary material at my disposal.
5Hans Letz
6Hackensack, N.J.
7January, 1947

The computer misreads some letters and numbers. Where a name matters to you, read the scan.