History of the Violin Family
Rebec and Vielle
Viola da Braccio
Amati
School of Cremona
Stradavari and Other Great Early Makers
Developments in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Development of the Viola
Development of the Violoncello
Development of the Double Bass
Scroll and Pegs
Nut and Fingerboard
Neck and Body
Top of Instrument
Purfling
Bouts, Bridge, Soundpost
The Bow
The Frog
Violin
Viola
Violoncello
Double Bass
Instrument Care
Purchasing an Instrument
Strings and Instrument Accessories
Bows and Rosin