page_title: Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule
hierarchical_section_title: Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule
caption_attribution_description: English: Portrait of Leopold Mozart from his 1756 book Versuch einer Gruendlichen Violinschule
context_page_description: Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule is a textbook for instruction in the violin, published by Leopold Mozart in 1756. The work was influential in its day, and continues to serve as a scholarly source concerning 18th century performance practice.
context_section_description: Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule (A Treatise on the Fundamental Principles of Violin Playing) is a textbook for instruction in the violin, published by Leopold Mozart in 1756.  The work was influential in its day, and continues to serve as a scholarly source concerning 18th century performance practice.
caption: The first edition of Leopold Mozart's Violinschule included this portrait of the author.  Some aspects of violin playing in his day can be seen:  the lightweight, concave bow and the absence of any chin rest or shoulder rest.
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