The Violin and Romanticism

THE VIOLIN AND ROMANTICISM investigates
the violin technique and styles used in the Romantic
Period. It also seeks to provide some possible answers to
the following specific questions: What were the social and
political conditions which created Romanticism? What
treatises were available? How did the violin shape and bow
develop? How did violin development respond to new playing
conditions? Which fingerings were used and how did they
change during the Romantic Period? What kinds of vibrato
were developed and how did they change over time? How can
a Romantic tone be produced? What developments in bow
techniques occurred? What development did bowing pattern
undergo during the period? What new techniques were
developed and how did they relate to the expression of the
music? THE VIOLIN AND ROMANTICISM investigates the writings
of over 20 treatises from writers of the period including
Baillot, Beriot, Spohr and Guhr. THE VIOLIN AND ROMANTICISM
provides information which advanced music students or
professional musicians and teachers may use to improve the
quality of learning. This is a must read book for any
violin player.