Description
Book SynopsisIn The String Instrument Ownerâs Guide, Michael Pagliaro surveys the complete âœownership life cycleâ of bowed string instruments.
Trade ReviewThis volume offers a great deal of information for new and seasoned string-instrument owners. There is a very brief history of string instruments, discussing their predecessors and development. Half the book focuses on descriptive aspects of string instruments: how they work, different kinds of string instruments (based on time period or body style), and information on the makers. The second half is instructional for current or potential string-instrument players: how to buy or rent the instruments; their basic care; the science of their sound; accessories one might need; and a 'diary' for players to keep track of repairs, maintenance, and so forth. The information is useful and well researched. * Booklist *
Michael Pagliaro has valiantly attempted to encapsulate the whole history of the stringed-instrument family into a 200-page volume. * Stringendo *
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Where These Instruments Came From Chapter 2: How These Instruments Work Chapter 3: Different Kinds of Violins, Violas, Cellos, and Double Basses Chapter 4: Who Makes Them and How They Are Made Chapter 5: How to Choose and Buy a String Instrument Chapter 6: How to Rent an Instrument Chapter 7: How to Take Care of Your Instrument Chapter 8: Accessories Chapter 9: How String Instruments Compare to Each Other Chapter 10: Learning to Play Chapter 11: The Science of Sound Appendix: Instrument Diary Glossary of Terms
