{"product_id":"9781635610512","title":"Violin-Making: As It Was and Is: Being a Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Treatise on the Science and Art of Violin-Making for the Use of Violin Makers and Players, Amateur and Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor an instrument whose origins date back to the 16th Century, the stirring sound of the violin plays a huge part in music being composed and played this very moment. From classical to country, from jazz to rock and even rap, the violin has always been a popular choice for the versatile virtuoso. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the millions of people who have drawn a bow across the strings of the violin was an English polymath, writer, scientist, and all-around fascinating man Edward Heron-Allen. His love of the violin led to a friendship with renowned violin maker Georges Chanot III, and to a lifelong obsession with crafting the perfect instrument. A true Renaissance man, Edward Heron-Allen published this tribute to his favorite musical instrument over 130 years ago and, like the violin, it’s still an unrivaled classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a fresh-faced music student, a classically trained maestro, or if you simply enjoy fiddling along on the front porch, this guide offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• An in-depth look at the history of the violin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A fascinating, and often surprising, discussion of the materials that make up the violin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A step-by-step guide to constructing your own violin – from selecting the materials to playing that very first note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47045596053744,"sku":"9781635610512","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781635610512_p0.jpg?v=1763683070","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781635610512","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}