Originally published in 1908. A detailed book dealing with the more advanced points of violin playing in a most concise manner. The photographic illustrations enable the reader to clearly understand the various positions of hands and fingers described in the text. Contents Include comprehensive instructions on violin playing and adjustment of the instrument. Contents include: "Regarding the New Way of holding the Violin", "How to Hold the Violin", "How to Hold the Bow", "Elevations of the Right Arm", "The Slow Bow", "Passing from a Low String to a Higher String", "Steadiness of the Left Hand", "The Jerk", "Slurring", "The Close Shake", "Tone", "Shifting", "The Influence of the Position of the Left Thumb", etc. Many of the earliest books on music, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.