This book provides critical information on string instrument maintenance for prospectivestring or orchestra teachers before they teach that first lesson or conduct that first rehearsal. Features of the book include easily readable text with detailed color pictures showing basic string maintenance. Some of the topics covered are : (1) Bridges - Preventionof warped bridges, straightening(2) Strings - installation, types, false strings (3) Fingerboard, tailgut, soundpost, peg , endpin and fine tuner maintenance (4) Cleaning andpolishing the instrument (5) Bows - Cleaning, eyelet, and screw maintenance (6) Helping students choose good instruments. 48 pages.
- EAN: 0038081410623
- UPC: 038081410623