The history and development of the violin, its role in classical music, and related topics are subjects explored in these fascinating books. Looking for something special for a violin teacher or student? These make wonderful gifts for all occasions.
 

The Cambridge Companion to the Violin Robin Stowell ISBN: 0521399238 Publisher: Cambridge

An Encyclopedia of the Violin Alberto Bachmann Albert E. Weir (Editor) Frederick H. Martens (Translator) ISBN: 0306800047 Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated

The History of Violin Playing: From Its Origins to 1761 and Its Relationship to the Violin and Violin Music David D. Boyden ISBN: 0198161832 Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated

 

These are classic works by major figures of the musical world from Leopold Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's father) to 20th century master violinists/teachers.

A Treatise: Fundamental Principles of Violin Playing Leopold Mozart; translated by Editha Knocker ISBN: 019318513X Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated

Violin Playing as I Teach It Leopold Auer ISBN: 0486239179 Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated

The Art of the Violin Pierre Marie De Sales Baillot Louise Goldberg (Translator) ISBN: 0810107546 Publisher: Northwestern University Press

Szigeti on the Violin Joseph Szigeti; Preface by Spike Hughes ISBN: 048623763X Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated
Art of Violin Playing: Artistic Realization & Instruction, Vol. 2 Carl Flesch; translated by Frederick K H. Martens ISBN: 0825801362 Publisher: Carl Fischer Incorporated

  
 

Revised: May 10, 2006