Project Gutenberg 2012-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 933 Dubourg, George 1799 1882 77362583 The Violin Some Account of That Leading Instrument and Its Most Eminent Professors, from Its Earliest Date to the Present Time; with Hints to Amateurs, Anecdotes, etc. Origin and early history of the violin -- The Italian School -- Paganini -- The French School -- The German School -- The English School -- Amateurs -- Female violinists -- On the construction of the violin -- Miscellaneous anecdotes, collected scraps, eccentric varieties, &c. E-text prepared by Linda Cantoni, Turgut Dincer, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com) "The Violin" by George Dubourg is a comprehensive account of the violin, its history, notable players, and the evolution of its prominence within music, written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the violin's origins, tracing its development from earlier string instruments, and explores the contributions of significant violinists who shaped its legacy over time. Readers can expect insights into well-known figures such as Corelli and Paganini, as well as discussions on the violin's construction and techniques that have inspired countless musicians. At the start of the book, the author outlines his intent to provide a thorough yet engaging overview of the violin. He begins with a discussion of the violin's early history, debunking various myths surrounding its origins while examining the various instruments that ultimately influenced its design and popularity. He presents a critical analysis of the "fiddle family," including the Epigonion and the Semicon, noting the historical significance and evolution of string instruments leading to what we recognize today as the modern violin. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the instrument's cultural impact and its artistic merit, inviting both beginners and aficionados alike to deepen their appreciation for this celebrated musical tool. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Violinists -- Biography Violin ML Text Category: History - Other Category: Music 896288 2025-08-16T10:49:21.141745 text/html 900537 2024-10-23T09:46:09 text/html 1159394 2025-08-16T10:49:35.416633 application/epub+zip 1170848 2025-08-16T10:49:24.716694 application/epub+zip 426404 2025-08-16T10:49:22.556698 application/epub+zip 1324270 2025-08-16T10:49:42.224604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1301006 2025-08-16T10:49:33.584685 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 697893 2022-09-18T12:35:34.645711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 797321 2025-08-16T10:49:19.500783 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 777422 2024-10-23T09:46:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17080 2025-08-16T10:49:42.376597 application/rdf+xml 11012 2025-08-16T10:49:23.117738 image/jpeg 2966 2025-08-16T10:49:22.839686 image/jpeg 1146738 2025-08-16T10:49:21.234715 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