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The violin & its story : or the history & construction of the violin, 1905
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1"THE STRAD" LIBRARY, No. VI.
3Crown 8vo., Cloth, 2/6, Post Free, 2/9.
5VIOLIN PLAYING
6BY
7JOHN DUNN.
9CONTENTS
11Introductory—Qualities indispensable to the ideal Violinist—Hints on the Choice of a Teacher—Some Tricks of pretending professors exposed.
13On the Choice of a Violin and Bow—Advice regarding general adjustment and repairs.
15On the Choice of Strings—Stringing the Instrument and keeping the Pegs in Order.
17On the General Posture—The manner of holding the Violin and Bow as accepted by the leading artists of the day.
19On Fingering Generally—The various positions—Scales recommended—The Modern Orchestral "Principal" or (so-called) Leader.
21On Gliding—Special Characteristics of some of the most Eminent Players.
23Double Stopping—The main difficulty in Double Stopping—How to gain Independence of Finger.
25Bowings—Smooth Bowings—Solid Staccato—Spiccato—Spring Bow—Mixed Bowings.
27Tone Production—Character of Tone—Rules and Conditions necessary to produce a good tone—Style and Expression.
29LONDON:
30"STRAD" OFFICE, 3, GREEN TERRACE, ROSEBERY AVENUE, E.C.
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