The Early Violin and Viola

This Handbook Provides A Historical Account Of The Development Of The Violin Viola And Their Close Relatives As Well As A Practical Guide To Playing Techniques And Principles Of Interpretation. It Aims To Help Performers To Play In A Historically Appropriate Style And To Guide Listeners Toward A Clearer Understanding Of The Issues That Affected String Performance During This Series'' Core Period (C.1700-C.1900). Its Six Detailed Case Studies Which Include Bach And Beethoven Will Assist Readers In Forging Well-Grounded Period Interpretations Of Major Works From The Repertory.