A school can teach technical competence, perhaps not artistry. Leandro bisiach, and of the demonstration violin as it was made, step by step. The process of making and adjusting a master cello is described in detail and illustrated with numerous photos. Asequel to and builds on violin making, step by step. There are two complete sets of plans in henry strobels book, cellomaking, stepbystepone a fullsize model, and the other a 78 size. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A sequel to and normally requires violin making, step by step, and is keyed to it, without duplication. Describes practical and essential steps in violin making.
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Find great deals on ebay for strobel violin and strobel violin ml80. The process of making a master cello, including some alternate tools and techniques, is described in detail and illustrated with numerous photographs. Step by step, 2nd edition book five of the strobel series for violin makers 9780962067365 by strobel, henry a. Violin making, step by step by henry a strobel, 9780962067365, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The purpose of this guide is to give basic information about violin making. Violin making, step by step edition 2 available in paperback. We asked him to take us through the process, from the moment the wood arrives to. Books about making violins, vilas, cellos, double basses. Book fans, when you require an extra book to read, locate guide cello making. Search for library items search for lists search for. More recently he has participated in several of jim browns workshops taught by michael darnton. An extensive photo set of the entire violin making process, showing darntons methods beginning with the pattern and form through final assembly of a viola. Illustrated with photographs of the model violin leandro bisiachand of the demonstration violin as it was made, step by step, by henry strobel.
Don has developed his craft over the past 20 years based on sources such as sacconnis secrets of stradivari, vsa journals, and catgut acoustical society journals. Our violins are made from incredibly durable, incredibly beautiful materials that deliver a sound that even surpasses their aesthetics. Education is an investment, and you want to know youre getting your moneys worth. Full size drawings for the 44 755 mm cello and its inside mold. Strobel has written three very popular books covering the fundamentals of building. Henry strobel is the authorpublisher of seven books on violin, viola, and cello making, repair, and adjustment, which are used worldwide. We asked him to take us through the process, from the moment the wood arrives to the finished instrument. For this instrument i use a single piece birdeye maple back and scroll and a spruce top. Italian violin varnishes, george fry, 1981, music, 128. Alastair wood is a retired primary headteacher and violinist. Strobel, henry strobel publisher, 1994, 0962067369, 9780962067365, 78 pages. Strobel vg viola making, step by step for use with violin making, by henry a. The book contains full size drawings to make a stradivarius style violin.
In this series ill show and explain how a violin is build. A sequel to and builds on violin making, step by step. His first book, useful measurements for violin makers, has become a universal reference, but there are now fourteen books and a video on making, repairing, adjusting, and understanding instruments and bows of the violin family. Photoillustrated, from sharpening tools to varnishing and adjustment. The introduction by john dilworth gives an overview of the evolution of violin making from its dawn in the 16th century to its current state. In it he demonstrates and explains the violin makers procedures and processes common to violin, viola, and cello, using a cello as the example. Making the violin geometric arching shape and a method of thickness graduating plates by robert zuger mejerigatan 16 se26734 bjuv sweden email. Yes, it sounds as good as it looks and sold very quickly.
Mar 02, 20 step by step instrument making a journey of miles most any task can be broken down into a series of more manageable steps discrete tasks within the larger task, that, taken individually, are not overwhelming. Step by step book five of the strobel series for violin makers by henry a. Illustrated with 115 photographs of the model violin leandro bisiach, and of the demonstration violin as it was made, step by step, by henry strobel. Illustrated with 115 photographs of the model violin leandro bisiach, and of the demonstration violin as it was made, step by step. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. He made his first violin at the age of 14 with the help of one of his teachers at chethams school of music. Nov 01, 1994 includes brief descriptions of alternate methods. The strobel books for violin makers are professional, concise, and convenient, reflecting traditional, conservative, and artistic. Includes full size drawings for making a stradivari model violin. The clear photos and detailed texts provided make these books an ideal companion for the novice as well as. Feb 09, 2018 for this instrument i use a single piece birdeye maple back and scroll and a spruce top.
The clear photos and detailed texts provided make these books an ideal companion for the novice as. Making the violin geometric arching shape and a method of. Specify details of style and finish that are properly personal to the individual maker. Strobel, henry strobel publisher, 1992, 0962067350, 9780962067358, 78 pages. Sightseer, cynthia marie hoffman, apr, 2011, poetry, 78 pages. How to improve resonance conditions of instruments item code 3303. Describes practical and essential steps in cello making.
Henry strobel took the job of making a violin, viola, or cello, and separated all the individual tasks into a very. Making a simple violin and viola by ronald robertson. I had bought a poster from the strad magazine, with a detailed drawing of the 1712 stradivarius known as the davidov. It includes full size drawings for an elegant smaller 1558 inches or 397 mm viola, as well as information and illustrations on a wide range of traditional and. Oct 10, 2017 in this series ill show and explain how a violin is build.
Strobel 1994, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The aspiring violin maker will have the opportunity to build a full size instrument from start to finish with the help of step by step tutorials accompanied by drawn images. Isaacs cathedral in russia to the pink arms of a starfish in provincetown, cynthia marie hoffmans. Or is the very best vendor novel your selection to satisfy your spare time. For use with violin making, step by step, by henry a. To make the best of the electronic format, all the images are in vector graphic format svg, drawn to. If purchasing viola making, we highly recommend the volume violin making, step by step as there is information about making that is not repeated in this volume. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Download here the violin family and its makers in the british isles an illustrated history and directory, brian w.
The art of violin making by chris johnson and roy courtnall. The aspiring violin maker will have the opportunity to build an instrument from start to. Born in indiana in 1936, he had a first career as an electronic design engineer, and was one of the founders of digital telephone systems. The art of violin making pdf strobel books on violin making professional books on the making, repairing, and understanding of the violin, viola, cello, bass, and bows. The davidov was being played by yo yo ma, a worldclass cellist. Henry strobel jr is a business partner, but also an apprentice. For the beginning or advanced maker or the interested violinist. Strobel has written three very popular books covering the fundamentals of building classical stringed instruments. Dec 26, 2019 a school can teach technical competence, perhaps not artistry. For use with violin making, step by step by henry a. Italian violin varnishes, george fry, 1981, music, 128 pages. The seventh in this readable, nononsense series, it has the same format as violin making, step by step which it requires to avoid repetition and cello making, step by step. Henry strobel is the authorpublisher of twelve books on violin, viola, and cello making, repair, and adjustment, etc. He recently published a video watch me make a cello, step by step.
It includes full size drawings for an elegant smaller 1558. Born in indiana in 1936, he had a first career as an electronic design engineer, and was one of the founders of digital telephone systems, inc. This is a specialty book about trapezoidal instruments. The process of making and adjusting a master cello is described in detail and illustrated with. Similar to violin making, and keyed to it, without duplication.
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