The origin of the violin -- Violin makers in Europe -- Violin makers in America -- The construction of the violin -- Color and varnishes -- The violin bow -- makers and construction -- Violin bridge, string and robin making -- Violin teaching and study -- The evolution of the art of violin playing -- How to practice -- Tone and its development -- Tone and the various bowings -- The evolution of violin technique -- The use of the bow -- Accentuation or emphasis -- The glissando or portamento -- Analyses of master violin works -- Violin collecting in Europe and America -- Chamber music -- The phonograph and the violin -- Glossary of musical terms -- Biographical dictionary of violinists -- Literature relating to the violin -- The development of violin music -- A list of music for the violin