All Things Strings: An Illustrated Dictionary

The author of this single-volume dictionary is a violinist/violist with an international classical and jazz performing career, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from Eastman School of Music, so there is no doubt about her authority to compile such a dictionary; and the simple but effective line-drawings are provided by professional double bass player, T.M. Larsen.

The dictionary is described as, “the only comprehensive resource for the terminology used by the modern string family of instruments. All of the terms pertaining to violin, viola, cello, and double bass, inclusive of all genres and playing styles, are defined, explained and illustrated...