Making musical instruments : strings and keyboard / edited by Charles Ford ; with a foreword by Anthony Baines.
| Other author | Ford, Charles, 1946- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st American edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Pantheon Books, ©1979. |
| Description | 191 pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 31 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The viol / Dietrich Kessler -- The lute / Ian Harwood -- The violin, including the Baroque violin / Adam Paul -- The classical guitar / José Romanillos -- The harpsichord / Michael Johnson -- Restoration and conservation of historical musical instruments / Friedemann Hellwig. |
| Abstract | "A distinguished group of master craftsmen offer detailed instructions on the eminently satisfying art of making a viol, lute, violin, baroque violin, guitar, and harpsichord, and on restoring and preserving an instrument already on hand. Anyone with a basic knowledge of woodworking and surprisingly few tools can experience the wonderful satisfaction of making his or her own musical instrument. Each chapter in this volume is written by an acknowledged expert in the field: Dietrich Kessler on the viol, Ian Harwood on the lute, Adam Paul on the violin and baroque violin, Jose Romanillos on the guitar, Michael Johnson on the harpsichord, and Friedemann Hellwig on restoration and conservation. In effect, these craftsmen stand over the reader's shoulder, filling in historical backgrounds, explaining their personal working methods, and guiding the reader through each phase of construction, from choosing the wood to varnishing the finished instrument. Twenty-one photographs and seventy line drawings illustrate the step-by-step instructions. And, for those who already have an antique or other instrument, clear and detailed advice is provided for restoring the instrument to the best possible condition and preserving it. In addition, there are specific and general bibliographies, as well as lists of specialized periodicals, catalogues, guidebooks, and societies for further guidance. There is no other volume available that encompasses the making of the leading string and keyboard instruments, plus restoration and conservation. This is a uniquely valuable tool for instrumentalists, historians, students, and lovers of music."--Dust jacket. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: pages 179-186. |
| Biographical note | Charles Ford is a professional lute maker and has also worked in an editorial capacity on several important music books, including the five-volume biography of Haydn by H. C. Robbins Landon. He received a grant from the Crafts Advisory Committee in 1973 and has taught instrument makin for two years. |
| LCCN | 77088774 |
| ISBN | 0394492102 : |
| ISBN | 0394735617 (pbk.) : |
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