Why did the Viol type yield to the Violin?
Who is credited with being the originator of the Violin type?
Give the names of the early Italian makers.
What noted family of violin makers started the fame of Cremona?
What was the model used by the Amati family?
What improvements did Joseph Guarnerius make?
What was Stradivarius’ contribution?
Who was the greatest German maker? Name French and English makers.
Compare the great makers of violins and their work.
The author suggests that a violin, viola, ’cello and double bass and
the respective bows be exhibited to the class and examined, the
descriptions as given in the reference works to be compared with the
instruments. The catalogue of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
City, contains some fine illustrations for the use of students, as well
as descriptions. A copy of this should be in every teacher’s library.
It can be secured for a small amount by addressing the Museum as above.