History of the Violin Family
Rebec and Vielle
Viola da Braccio
Amati
School of Cremona
Stradivari and Other Great Early Makers
Developments in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Development of the Viola
Development of the Violoncello
Development of the Double Bass
Scroll and Pegs
Nut and Fingerboard
Neck and Body
Top of Instrument
Purfling
Bouts, Bridge, Soundpost
The Bow
The Frog
Violin
Viola
Violoncello
Double Bass
Instrument Care
The Case
Weather
Cleaning
Bow Hair
The Bridge
Instrument Repair
Household Remedies for String Instruments
Purchasing
Purchasing an Instrument
I
nstrument Sizing for Children
Strings and Instrument Accessories
Types of Strings
Changing a String
Fine Tuners
Chin and Shoulder Rests
Guide to Selecting a Shoulder Rest, Sponge, and Chin Rest
Bows and Rosin
Bows
Rosin