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The Violinist's Guide (1916), 1916
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1THE VIOLINIST'S GUIDE
3Antonio and Girolamo (Hieronymus) Amati. Sons of Andrea; date of births unknown; Hieronymus died in 1640. Known as brothers Amati; working together 1575-1625, occupied position as makers next to Nicolo.
5Antonius, & Hieronym. Fr. Amati
6Cremonen. Andrex fil. E. 1587,
8Nicolo Amati, 1606-1684. Son of Hieronymus Amati; worked with father and uncle, Antonio Amati, succeeding them in business. Master of Antonio Stradivari and builder of "Grand Amatis." Prior to 1648-50 instruments resembled those of father and uncle; after this date gradually developed grand pattern, 14 in. long, nearly 1/4 in. longer than small pattern; long corners and strong edges. Abandoned groove near edge, strengthened character of both sound holes and scroll, adopting varnish which has been wonder and admiration of all students. A number of his violins in existence, though few perfectly preserved; extensively imitated.
10Nicolaus Amatus Cremonen. Hieronymi
11Fil. ac Antonij Nepos Fecit. 1677
13Hieronymus Amati II. Born 1649, date of death unknown. Son of Nicolo Amati. Worked more as repairer than maker.
15Antonio Stradivari, 1644-1737. Considered greatest violin maker. Pupil of Nicolo Amati. Earliest efforts executed in workshop of Amati and much work bearing Amati's name, particularly later instruments of the grand pattern, participated in by Stradivari. About 1670 began working entirely for himself; instruments made 1670-1685 known to connoisseurs as "Amatesse Strads" because of strong Amati character. Most dangerous imitations of Stradivari violins represented usually as "Amatesse Stradivari," as the public is less informed regarding characteristics of this period. 1685 originality began to assert itself; began gradually to develop pattern known as "Long Strad." Very marked improvement in beauty of instruments noted after 1685. Year 1690 marks turning point in life, when he forever dropped the Amati model, conceiving ideal followed carefully for ten years and more or less during subsequent careers. 1690-1700 known as "Long Strad" period. Violins of this decade not longer than those of succeeding years, but treatment different. Year 1700 marks beginning of Stradivari's "Golden Period" because rich in production of most famous instruments. Number of violins made during life of ninety-three years estimated at from one to two thousand, of which comparatively few remain.
17Francesco Stradivari. Cremona, 1671-1743. Second son of Antonio. Style commanding and tone invariably good. Model generally employed is father's about 1700-1712.
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