Violin Restoration

Violin Restoration

Author: Hans Weisshaar

Publisher: Hans Weisshaar & Margaret Shipman

Published: 1988-01-01

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 9780962186103

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This book contains 41 chapters of detailed repair description, 125 photographs, 60 technical illustrations, & a pattern pocket with 18 patterns. Limited edition of 2000 numbered copies. A review in the international magazine THE STRAD begins, "This is an impressive looking & important book for violin makers. Produced by two of the world's leading practitioners of the craft of violin restoration, it sets out to describe the techniques used in their workshops & to make these techniques available to the violin maker who lacks easy access to training in restoration workshops." The bulletin of the Violin Society of America states, "This long-awaited text presents the art & science of violin repair in a manner so clear in its concept & so unambiguous in its language that it is as enjoyable to read as it is informative. This book should rapidly become a vital reference work for violin makers everywhere." Published & distributed by the authors, 627 North Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004.


Violin Repair Guide

Violin Repair Guide

Author: Michael Atria

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780634070310

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(Technical Reference). A must for instrument owners, this guide provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for bow rehairing, repair and restoration of the violin, viola, cello and string bass. Features more than 100 richly detailed illustrations!


The Fiddler's Almanac

The Fiddler's Almanac

Author: Ryan J. Thomson

Publisher: Captain Fiddle Publications

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780931877001

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Includes a wealth of fiddling lore and illustrations; a guide to buying a fiddle and bow; tips on learning and playing the fiddle; over 800 listings of books, records, fiddling and bluegrass organizations, fiddling schools and camps, violin making supplies, films, etc.; information about fiddle contests.


The Art of Violin Retouching

The Art of Violin Retouching

Author: Brian Epp

Publisher:

Published: 2013-08-30

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 9780989618106

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A photo illustrated step by step instructional manual for violin retouching. This is the second edition of what may be the first book of its kind to clearly & informatively lay out the intriguing process of violin retouching, the book reads as if its title should be "Zen and the Art of Violin Retouching." Brian Epp has created a beautifully illustrated instructional manual, while simultaneously weaving his own crisp philosophy and heartwarming reminiscences throughout its pages. This is truly a gem for the lay person or for the professional artisan.


The Violin Family

The Violin Family

Author: Melissa Perley

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781578690206

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A wonderful introduction to the string family of instruments that shows young readers the power of music and of caring relationships. Come meet The Violin Family: Basil, the Bass; Celia, the Violoncello; "Bizzy", the Viola; and Val and Violet, the Violins! Together, they love to play music and then share a pancake breakfast, complete with local Vermont maple syrup--mm-mmmm! This picture book for children is an introduction to the family of stringed instruments with a delightful pairing of fact and fiction. In meeting The Violin Family, readers have the opportunity to learn about the anatomy as well as the personality of each of the strings. One day while the family is practicing their music, Violet falls and has to visit the luthier to be repaired. Will her sound come back so that her family can continue to play together as a quintet?


My Violin Needs Help!

My Violin Needs Help!

Author: Korinthia Klein

Publisher: Korinthian Violins

Published: 2020-09-02

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781733388955

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Are you a violin teacher, player, or parent of a new player? Would you like to know something about how violins work, and figure out what's wrong with them when they don't? Then this book is for you. I will walk you through the vocabulary you need to be able to talk knowledgeably with a luthier, teach you about maintenance, and provide you with tips to keep your instrument functioning well. Violins are great, but best when they work. If your violin needs help, start diagnosing what to do here.


Viola Making

Viola Making

Author: Henry A. Strobel

Publisher: Henry a Strobel

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780962067396

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Stradivari

Stradivari

Author: Stewart Pollens

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-02-11

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 0521873045

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A highly illustrated biography and study of Stradivari, the greatest violin maker, including colour photographs of his most famous instruments.