The Violin

Mark Katz

Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Reference and General Studies General Music Reference Electronic Resources General Violin Bibliographies Discography Periodicals General Studies of the Violin Chapter 2: Violin: Acoustics and Construction Acoustics and Mechanics General Studies Sound Vibration and Radiation Studies by Materials, Parts Wood Plates Varnish Strings Bass Bar Sound Post Bridge Chin and Shoulder Rest Mute Rosin Construction and Repair Bibliographies Reference and General Studies Treatises, Manuals, and Guides Studies by Period Studies by Region Violin Makers Collective Studies and Reference Studies of Individual Makers and Families The Bow Physics and Mechanics History Construction and Maintenance Bow Makers Collective Studies and Reference Studies of Individual Makers and Families Experimental Violins Collecting and Dealing Authentication; Frauds and Forgeries Chapter 3: Violin Playing and Performance Practice History of Violin Playing General Studies Studies by Period Studies by Region Studies by Style Studies by Technique Pedagogy Manuals, Methods, and Treatises Competitions Health Issues Violin Playing and Recording Technology Chapter 4: Violin Music Reference: Lists and Guides General Surveys Studies by Genre Studies by Period Studies by Region Studies by Composer Chapter 5: Violinists, Violinist-Composers, and Violin Teachers Reference Collective Biographies Studies by Region Women Violinists Violinists of African Descent Folk Violinists Individual Biographies