The book contains analytical and historical notes upon the Chamber Music of Beethoven, in which the violin takes part as a solo instrument, with some account of the various editions of the principal works; Beethoven's method of working, as shown by his Sketch Books, etc. It is dedicated to Dr. JOACHIM, who has furnished some notes respecting the stringed instruments possessed by Beethoven. _Extract from Author's Preface_:-- "Young students often suppose that they ought to admire every work which proceeds from a great genius; an attempt therefore has been made to convey some idea of the relative art-value and importance of the various compositions discussed in these pages. For between the best work of any man and his least inspired, there is a wide difference. Certainly nothing annoyed the great master more than to hear his least mature works praised, especially at a time when many of his greatest creations were too little studied to be understood save by a few." "Mr. John Matthews--dealing with Beethoven's music in pleasant fashion, and at not too great length--gives an historical account, and in many instances short analyses, with illustrations in music type of Beethoven's works for this instrument, and particularly the sonatas (to which considerable space is devoted), the trios, the quartets, and other compositions in which the master employed the violin. The book will be found by amateurs both interesting and instructive."--_Daily News._ "THE STRAD" LIBRARY, NO. XI. 12MO., CLOTH, 1.00. Advice to Pupils & Teachers of the Violin, BY BASIL ALTHAUS. _Strongly recommended by_ =AUGUST WILHELMJ= & =GUIDO PAPINI=. _London, March 18th, 1903._ DEAR MR. ALTHAUS, I read your book, "Advice to Pupils and Teachers of the Violin," with great interest, and find it very useful. Hoping your book will meet with the success it deserves. I am, yours sincerely, AUGUST WILHELMJ. _London, Feb. 19th, 1903._ DEAR MR. ALTHAUS, I have read with interest your admirable book, "Advice to Pupils and Teachers of the Violin." I have no hesitation in recommending it as an indispensable work to all aspiring violinists and teachers. Your remarks on the acquirement of the various bowings, with the many musical examples, are excellent. I know of no work on this important subject so explicit and exhaustive. Wishing your book the great success it deserves, Believe me, yours sincerely, GUIDO PAPINI. "I have read the 157 pages that go to form the book in question, and can say, without any misgiving, that Mr. Althaus has successfully achieved what he set out to do."--_Musical Standard._ "THE STRAD" LIBRARY, No. XII. 12MO., CLOTH, 1.00. THE Repairing and Restoration of Violins, BY HORACE PETHERICK.