THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VIOLIN.

DE FIDICULIS BIBLIOGRAPHIA:

BEING THE BASIS OF A

Bibliography of the Violin

AND ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS PLAYED WITH A BOW
IN ANCIENT AND MODERN TIMES.

BY

EDWARD HERON-ALLEN.

LONDON:

GRIFFITH FARRAN OKEDEN & WELSH,

WBERY HOUSE, CHARING CROSS ROAD,

VIOLIN WORKS.

The Technics of Violin Playing on Joachim's Method. By KARL COURVOISIER. Edited and translated by H. E. KREHBIEL, Cr. 8vo, boards, 2s. 6d.

How to Play the Fiddle, or Hints to Beginners on the Violin. By H. W. and GEORGE CRESS. WELL. Third Edition, post 8vo, paper, Is., cloth,

25.

Sketches of Great Pianists and Great Violinists;
Biographical and Anecdotal, with account of the
Violin and Early Violinists. Post 8vo, gilt edges,
45. 6d.

Facts about Fiddles.
JOHN BROADHOUSE.
Violin Manufacture in Italy and its German
Origin; An Historical Sketch. By Dr. EDMUND
SCHEBEK. Translated by WALTER E. LAWSON.
8vo, sewed, Is.

Violins Old and New. By
Third Edition, post 8vo, 6d.

Louis Spohr's Autobiography.

Translated from

the German. 2 vols. in 1, 8vo, 7s. 6d. (pub. 155.). The Violin. Being an account of that Leading Instrument, and its most Eminent Professors, from its earl est date to the present time. By GEORGE DUBOURG. Crown 8vo, 7s. 6d.

Notice of Anthony Stradivari, the celebrated
Violin-maker, known by the name of Stradivarius.
By F. J. FETIS. Translated by J. BISHOP. 8vo,
55.

Ole Bull, a Memoir. By SARA C. BULL, with Ole
Bull's Violin Notes," and Dr. A. B. Crosby's
"Anatomy of the Violinist." Cr. 8vo, 7s. 6d.
A Treatise on the Structure and Preservation
of the Violin, and all other Bow Instruments. By
J. A. Orro. Translated by J. BISHOP. Post
8vo, 4s.

"The Strad.” A Monthly Journal for Professionals
and Amateurs of all Stringed Instruments, played
with the Bow. Price 2d. Annual Subscription,
post free, 2s. 6d.

THE STRAD" contains articles on all matters of interest to Violinists by competent writers.

Violin Making, as it Was, and as it Is. Being an Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Treatise on the Science and Art of Violin-making, for the use of Violin makers and Players. By E. HERONALLEN. With upwards of 200 Illustrations. Second Edition, 105. 6ď.

Catalogue of Music and Musical Literature, containing Works on the Violin, Music for the Violin and other Stringed Instruments, post free for one stamp.

WILLIAM REEVES, 185, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.

BEARE & SON, MUSIC STRINGS,

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VOL. I.

PARTS I. AND II.-§§ 1-336, AND
REFERENCE INDEXES.

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BEING AN ATTEMPT TOWARDS A

Bibliography of the Violin

AND ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS PLAYED WITH A BOW

IN ANCIENT AND MODERN TIMES.

BY

EDWARD HERON-ALLEN, F.L.S., F.R.M.S.,

AUTHOR OF "VIOLIN MAKING: AS IT WAS AND IS," "THE ANCESTRY of the violin,"

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HODGES versus CHANOT, A Fatal Fiddle," "fidiculana," etc.,

VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE OF VIOLINISTS.

VOL. I.

LONDON:

GRIFFITH FARRAN & CO., LIMITED,

NEWBERY HOUSE, 39, CHARING CROSS road.

1890-1894.