The Violin Explained Components, Mechanism, and Sound
The Violin Explained Components, Mechanism, and Sound by James Beament is a revised edition published by Oxford University Press in 2000, featuring 245 pages in English. This book provides an accessible explanation of how the violin produces sound, demystifying the instrument’s mechanics for both makers and players without requiring a scientific background.
Readers will find practical insights drawn from Beament’s extensive experience as a performer and composer. The book covers various aspects of the violin, including sound production, maintenance, and advice on purchasing instruments, particularly for children. With a focus on music and musical instruments, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history and criticism of string instruments.
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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. Assuming no scientific background, this unique book explains not only how a violin produces sound but also of how that sound causes what we hear. Drawing on extensive experience as a performer and composer, Beament includes down-to-earth advice on strings, maintenance, purchase, and children’s instruments.
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