• ISBN13: 9789362085696
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2024
• Pages: 114
• Original Price: INR 230.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 258 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

The book delves into mastering the violin, starting with the powers of the instrument and self-tuition. It covers choosing a teacher, notation, and recommended books. Chapters discuss selecting an instrument, stringing it, and proper holding techniques. Bow management, tuning, and playing techniques like solo playing and orchestral performances are explored. Eccentricities in bowing, solo playing graces, and common faults are addressed. The appendix offers additional insights on attitude, fingering, public performance, and maintaining the instrument. The book aims to guide aspiring violinists through every aspect of their journey, from basics to advanced techniques.

William Crawford Honeyman (1845–1919), a Scottish musician and author, was born in Wellington, New Zealand, before relocating to Britain in 1849. Known for his violin instructional books, he also wrote detective novels under the pseudonym James McGovan. Mistaken for true stories, his detective tales influenced Arthur Conan Doyle and were praised as some of the best in their genre during his time.