The Violin Explained. Components, Mechanism, and Sound

Beament, James

ISBN 10: 0198166230 / ISBN 13: 9780198166238

Edité par Oxford University Press, New York, 1997

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245 pgs. Bibliography.Diagrams. A fine, unmarked copy with one tape repair to the dust jacket edge.

N° de réf. du vendeur 010266

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Violin Explained. Components, Mechanism, and Sound
• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, New York
• Date de parution: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0198166230
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780198166238
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: Near Fine
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Violins
  • Music-Theatre-Film

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Synopsis

Throughout its history the violin has had a mystique with many curious beliefs. Physicists have now discovered how it produces its sound, though this knowledge is largely inaccessible to makers and players. This book explains how strings vibrate and the roles of the bow, bridge and body, glue and varnish, without assuming the reader has any scientific background. But physical sound is a poor indicator of the sensations it produces, and the core of the book explains how that sound relates to the sensations we hear. This leads to the conclusion that most of the myths are groundless, but also that nothing can be achieved by applying any modern technology to making or playing; indeed, it would be a disaster if that happened. Practical advice on strings, maintenance, purchase, and children's instruments conclude the discussion. This book is intended for amateur and professional violin makers; string players/performers; string teachers and students; students of acoustics/electronic instruments.

Présentation de l'éditeur

There are more curious beliefs about the violin than any other instrument. Physicists have now discovered how the violin family produce their sound, but this knowledge is not generally accessible to players and makers. In this book, now available in paperback, Sir James Beament, a distinguished scientist with a livelong involvement with musical instruments, explains, without asssuming any scientific background, how strings vibrate, and the role played by the bow, bridge, and body in producing sound. Those discoveries do not give a satisfactory explanation of what we hear, and the core of the book explains how the sound relates to the sensations it produces. This leads to the conclusion that most of the myths about violins are groundless, but also that nothing can be achieved by applying modern technology to making or playing. Practical advice on strings, maintenance, purchase and children's instruments completes the discussion.