Violin Playing and Violin Adjustment - James Winram

First published in 1908, this book contains a classic guide to playing the violin, with chapters on maintenance and adjustment. Originally written with the novice in mind, this volume contains step-by-step instructions for some of the more elementary aspects of playing, from holding the instruments to basic techniques and beyond. Highly recommended for new and inexperienced musicians. Contents include: “Regarding the New Way of holding the Violin”, “How to Hold the Violin”, “How to Hold the Bow”, “Elevations of the Right Arm”, “The Slow Bow”, “Passing from a Low String to a Higher String”, “Steadiness of the Left Hand”, “The Jerk”, “Slurring”, “The Close Shake”, “Tone”, “Shifting”, “The Influence of the Position of the Left Thumb”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the violin.

EAN: 9781406795486