Dictionary of american violin makers books

Dictionary of violin and bow makers william henley on. Amati definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The work is based on the extensive notes of violinist and composer william henley 18741957. We have books about stradivari and guarneri, violinmaking, violinmakers, violinists. Violin books, history, reference, appraisal lemuel violins. George epp, the hollmayrs, and the fichtls took on vienna, andreas ott and bathasar kogl were the founders of the the prague cohort, caspar tieffenbrucker introduced violin making to lyon, and naples was home to georgio bairhoff and eberle. A biographical dictionary of british makers of stringed instruments and bows and a critical description of their work, with int. American federation of violin and bow makers, philadelphia, pennsylvania. This important material is now published in a new book the american violin.

Books about violin making, history, appraisal references lemuel violins. The american violin a history of violin and bow making. English violins of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are popular alternatives to italian instruments for musicians seeking value. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. They reflect traditional, conservative, and artistic work. American federation of violin and bow makers dedicated. In the 19th century, germany mass produced copies of the early violin makers to meet the growing demand for stringed instruments in north america and the world. A dictionary of violin makers, brand new, free shipping in. Interesting distinctions can be drawn between three types of makers. The project gutenberg ebook of violins and violin makers, by. Study definition in the cambridge english dictionary.

They are high quality paperbacks made to lie flat and last on your workbench. Dictionary contemporary violin bow makers abebooks. Everybody american should be proud to own an american made violin. The violin is an instrument which, though small and of trifling original cost, has yet commanded most extraordinary prices. These unique illustrated books by henry strobel for violin makers are professional, concise, and convenient. Dictionary of contemporary violin and bow makers woodcock, cyril on. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The violin takes center stage in an exhibit at the library of congress.

Jsis american collection of fine instruments from the early american school of violin making provides an opportunity to examine the origins of violin making as it specifically evolved in this country. Germany today still hosts the single largest group of. Violins are judged by their responsiveness, tone, visual appeal, elegance of design and precision of their craftsmanship. Violin makers definition of violin makers by the free.

Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Violin makers synonyms, violin makers pronunciation, violin makers translation, english dictionary definition of violin makers. Even though there are not a lot of american made violins and violin makers at. The bromptons book of violin and bow makers, by jon dilworth, is a biographical dictionary of violin and viola, viola, cello and bass makers as well as bow makers in europe and the united states. A critical dictionary of german violin makers, with a series of plates illustrating characteristic and fine examples of their work. Of this noted family dubourg in his amusing and interesting book, the violin, speaks in. A critical dictionary of german violin makers, with a series of plates illustrating. A book written by count salabue gives the details of a violin dated 1546 which. First a violin maker working temporarily at valenceontherhone. The dictionary of musicians speaks highly of this maker.

Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers by william henley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Over the next three centuries, violin makers, known as luthiers, produced some of the best instruments ever made. These 250plus violins are about to be owned by the. In the 1980s thomas wenberg made it his mission to track down and interview over 3,500 violin makers across america. List of violin makers in alphabetical order our pastimes. Made and sold by henry thorowgood at the violin and guitar under the north piazza of the royal exchange, 17, london. The labours of many eminent violin makers who have followed in the steps of the great. Buy dictionary of contemporary violin and bow makers first edition by cyril woodcock isbn. Regarded as a fine repairer, and finally eulogised as one of the best of american makers. Dictionary of national biography, volumes 122 this database contains volumes 122 of the dictionary of national biography, 19211922.

One that makes or repairs stringed instruments, such as violins. Mottolas cyclopedic dictionary of lutherie terms r. Inside you can expect to find biographies of notable individuals including surname, birth place, parents names, residence, job history, schools attended, etc. Government americanmade violins are often regarded as inferior to european ones, but. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary.

The result was a seminal book, the violin makers of the united states, and the deluxe limited edition of 100 volumes sold out immediately. The instruments popularity has cut across economic, racial and regional lines. From jefferson to jazz, an exhibit presented in 2006 by the american federation of violin and bow makers and the library of congress, a large number of american instruments and bows have been photographed and documented. Henley had in his youth studied with august wilhelmj, and later became a professor of composition and principal of the violin at the royal academy in london. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers by henley. Germany was home to one of the great early violin makersjacob stainer. The german school of violin making, however, managed to infiltrate all areas of europe.

Nashville violins loves american made instruments and we do have several american made fiddles and violins available for you. The global musical instrument market saw antique violin prices skyrocket in the 70s and 80s as western classical music has become more popular in china, japan, and elsewhere. Publication date 1890 topics violin makers publisher. Mottola, isbn 9781734125603 if you want to optimize your learning of construction of stringed musical instruments, the very first thing you should do is buy and read a good lutherie dictionary. Description of over 600 stops, definitions of terms relating to organ, acoustical properties of pipes, and a short bibliography. The violin in the sixteenth century violin family instruments appeared in essentially their modern form in northern italy, specifically in brescia and cremona, about 1550. One of the best exponents of english violin making in the period of 17501800 was benjamin banks, who worked about 75 miles from london in the town of salisbury. The reason of the immense difference in the value of these instruments must therefore be a subject possessing strong claims to notice from virtuoso and.

Instead, todays american violin makers operate in small workshops, making individual instruments much the way the old masters of europe did historically. The violin its famous makers and their imitators 602 pages 2. Deception, forgery, theft and lawsuits in england and america. The american federation of violin and bow makers provides standards for the string instrument community including standards for violins and the bow family. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. These 250plus violins are about to be owned by the u. It was during his trips, including a supposed trip to america during the 1920s, that henley gathered information for his book. Americanmade violin the american collection from jsi. My collection of violin research and identification books. Amati is the surname of a family of luthiers who flourished. From jefferson to jazz an exhibit presented in 2006 by the american federation of violin and bow makers and the library of congress, a large number of american instruments and bows have been photographed and documented.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Guarneri definition and meaning collins english dictionary. He was succeeded by his sons, charles and samuel, who worked about 177585. Music for strings online dictionary of violin makers and violin bow makers, containing over one thousand names.