The History of Violin Playing from Its Origins to 1761 and Its Relationship to the Violin and Violin Music

Abstract

Part 1 The formative period, 1520-1600: the origin and development of the early violin, 1520-50 the advent of the true violin and its development to 1600 violin music in the 16th century. Part 2 The development of an idiomatic technique, 1600-1650: the development of the violin and bow in the early 17th century the new violin idiom - violin music and its uses in different countries, 1600-50 the technique and sound of the violin in the early 17th century general matters affecting the violin to 1650. Part 3 The national schools of the late seventeenth century - the rise of virtuosity: the development of the violin and bow, 1650-1700 the violin music of the late 17th century the technique of the violin 1650-1700 general matters affecting the violin, 1650-1700. Part 4 The culmination of the early history of violin playing 1700-1761: the violin and bow of the early 18th century the violin music of the early 18th century the technique of the violin, 1700-1761 specific and improvised ornaments - the cadenza tempo - alterations of rhythm, dynamics, expression practical hints to modern violinists.

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