Project Gutenberg 2012-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 134 Dubourg, George 1799 1882 77362583 The Violin Some Account of That Leading Instrument and Its Most Eminent Professors, from Its Earliest Date to the Present Time; with Hints to Amateurs, Anecdotes, etc. Origin and early history of the violin -- The Italian School -- Paganini -- The French School -- The German School -- The English School -- Amateurs -- Female violinists -- On the construction of the violin -- Miscellaneous anecdotes, collected scraps, eccentric varieties, &c. E-text prepared by Linda Cantoni, Turgut Dincer, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com) "The Violin" by George Dubourg is a comprehensive account of the violin, its history, notable players, and the evolution of its prominence within music, written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the violin's origins, tracing its development from earlier string instruments, and explores the contributions of significant violinists who shaped its legacy over time. Readers can expect insights into well-known figures such as Corelli and Paganini, as well as discussions on the violin's construction and techniques that have inspired countless musicians. At the start of the book, the author outlines his intent to provide a thorough yet engaging overview of the violin. He begins with a discussion of the violin's early history, debunking various myths surrounding its origins while examining the various instruments that ultimately influenced its design and popularity. He presents a critical analysis of the "fiddle family," including the Epigonion and the Semicon, noting the historical significance and evolution of string instruments leading to what we recognize today as the modern violin. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the instrument's cultural impact and its artistic merit, inviting both beginners and aficionados alike to deepen their appreciation for this celebrated musical tool. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Violinists -- Biography Violin ML Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Music 896474 896187 2024-09-17T05:15:11.712743 2023-09-17T13:28:55.856847 text/html text/html 921236 2012-07-20T22:55:26 text/html 1092026 2012-07-20T22:58:07 text/html application/zip 1139334 2024-09-17T05:15:26.394634 application/epub+zip 1150886 2024-09-17T05:15:14.880693 application/epub+zip 406359 2024-09-17T05:15:12.932731 application/epub+zip 1297453 2024-09-17T05:15:33.652139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1271439 2024-09-17T05:15:24.603664 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 697893 2022-09-18T12:35:34.645711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 790976 2024-09-17T05:15:09.627724 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 797220 2012-07-20T22:47:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 311543 2012-07-20T22:47:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 790404 2012-07-20T22:47:30 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 310133 2012-07-20T22:47:30 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 790435 2012-07-20T22:47:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 309735 2012-07-20T22:47:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21763 2024-09-17T05:15:33.825102 application/rdf+xml 10990 2024-09-17T05:15:13.342742 image/jpeg 2965 2024-09-17T05:15:13.138756 image/jpeg 1128160 2024-09-17T05:15:11.804749 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog