126 pages : music ; 26 cm & disc (2 s. : 12 in. ; 33 1/3 rpm. microgroove)
Contents
Baroque fiddling for modern fiddlers -- The Baroque violin -- Departing from the Baroque violin -- How much bow? -- What part of the bow? -- Bowings on the string -- Bowings off the string -- Notes under a slur -- Other nuances of bowing -- Left-hand colouring -- Baroque expression in general -- Tempo in Baroque music -- Rhythm in Baroque music -- Shape in Baroque music -- Ornamenting Baroque music -- The illustrations explained
Summary
This book offers a practical demonstration of the style and technique of string playing which we believe makes for the best effect, under ordinary modern conditions of performance, in baroque music
Analysis
Violin music Baroque style Performance Interpretation
