This is the book that should come with your violin. Written by a team of experts this is an essential guide to selecting, understanding, preserving and protect any violin from a modest fiddle to a priceless Stradivari. This indispensable reference is written without jargon and is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings. The violin crosses the boundaries between high society and grassroots communities, is included in almost every genre of music from classical to jazz and folk. This book contains a wealth of information and advice for anyone who owns a violin and is a handy reference for the fundamentals that every violin owner ought to know.