Project Gutenberg 2009-03-05 Public domain in the USA. 401 Mayson, Walter H. (Walter Henry) 1835 1904 41040353 Violin Making 'The Strad' Library, No. IX. Produced by Ron Swanson "Violin Making" by Walter H. Mayson is a comprehensive guidebook on the craft of violin making written in the early 20th century. The text serves as both a manual and an instructional resource for aspiring luthiers, detailing the essential techniques and considerations needed to construct a violin from scratch. Mayson combines his expert insights with practical advice to illuminate the intricate process of crafting this beloved musical instrument, focusing primarily on the selection of wood and construction techniques that produce a high-quality sound. The opening of "Violin Making" introduces the author’s philosophy on teaching the craft in an accessible manner, emphasizing simplicity and clarity over technical jargon. Mayson expresses his disdain for overly complicated texts that fail to connect with beginners and intends to guide readers through the nuanced steps of violin construction. He sets the stage for the subsequent chapters by addressing the selection of high-quality wood, explaining how crucial this initial choice is for achieving the desired tone of the instrument. The author’s engaging tone and educational approach promise to captivate both seasoned artisans and enthusiastic newcomers as they embark on their journey to create beautiful violins. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Violin -- Construction ML Text Browsing: How To... Browsing: Music Category: Music Category: How To ... 244744 2025-06-11T15:11:21.629218 text/html 212951 2009-03-05T09:20:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1804889 2009-03-05T09:20:54 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1760694 2025-06-11T15:11:30.479183 application/epub+zip 1763575 2025-06-11T15:11:25.188218 application/epub+zip 141729 2025-06-11T15:11:23.715252 application/epub+zip 1920105 2025-06-11T15:11:34.572157 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1889075 2025-06-11T15:11:29.405188 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262214 2022-09-13T07:53:21.920652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188619 2025-06-11T15:11:20.611257 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 188581 2009-03-05T09:20:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 71389 2009-03-05T09:20:54 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 188573 2009-03-05T09:20:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71373 2009-03-05T09:20:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20235 2025-06-11T15:11:34.753198 application/rdf+xml 14109 2025-06-11T15:11:24.303196 image/jpeg 3661 2025-06-11T15:11:24.003216 image/jpeg 1910878 2025-06-11T15:11:21.756212 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia