{"product_id":"the-violin-and-viola-history-structure-techniques-9780486428536","title":"The Violin and Viola: History, Structure, Techniques","description":"The book] should appeal greatly to the string performer, student or teacher, and to the enthusiast of music history. -- \u003ci\u003eChoice.\u003c\/i\u003e Nelson's book should be read by every player and teacher of violin and viola . . . Her chapter 'Education for Survival' must be singled out for special praise, for it provides a short but comprehensive discussion of the manner in which string teaching ought to proceed but all too seldom does. -- \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal.\u003c\/i\u003e Comprehensive view of the violin and viola by a professional violinist, teacher, and author details the historical development and changing structure of the two instruments. Text covers the contributions of Stradivarius and the legendary Cremona school of makers; techniques and improvements advocated by such celebrated teachers as Geminiani, Tartini, and Leopold Mozart; the great schools of players -- from Corelli to Paganini; and the demands imposed by the growth of the 19th-century orchestra. Includes music examples and 11 diagrams. 24 halftones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/20\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486428536\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.64h x 5.38w x 0.68d","brand":"Sheila M. Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36637777756316,"sku":"9780486428536","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_3f9d525d-90f1-49e8-9081-f54f7dbe8896.jpg?v=1603845667","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-violin-and-viola-history-structure-techniques-9780486428536","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}