The Baroque Violin Class will address issues of performance for string players wishing an introduction to the baroque violin, viola, cello or viola da gamba. Bowing, articulation, tempo, ornamentation, and other performance matters will be the focus of the class, as will be an introduction to the setup of the baroque string instruments and the lighter and shorter bows used in the baroque period. The class is open to graduate students primarily; undergraduates may take it with instructor permission. This is a one semester course. This course is intended for modern violin majors, not Historical Performance majors. A limited number of baroque violins and bows will be made available from the collection of the Historical Performance Department for the use of the students in the class.