{"product_id":"9781139815123","title":"The Cambridge Companion to the Violin","description":"The Cambridge Companion to the Violin offers students, performers, and scholars a fascinating and composite survey of the history and repertory of the instrument from its origins to the present day. The volume comprises fifteen essays, written by a team of specialists, and is intended to develop the violin's historical perspective in breadth and from every relevant angle. The principal subjects discussed include the instrument's structure and development; its fundamental acoustical properties; principal exponents; technique and teaching principles; solo and ensemble repertory; pedagogical literature; traditions in folk music and jazz; and aspects of historical performing practice. The text is supported by numerous illustrations and diagrams as well as music examples, a useful appendix, glossary of technical terms, and an extensive bibliography.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120318005488,"sku":"9781139815123","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781139815123_p0.jpg?v=1763700355","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781139815123","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}