Long admired for his interpretation of Bach's six Sonatas and Partitas for unaccompanied violin, Jaap Schroder, a leading international soloist, here provides a detailed but informal guide to their performance. Among the pinnacles of Baroque music, Bach's sublime solo violin works have long been central to the repertoire. The rich polyphonic textures of the works pose formidable challenges to the violinist. Yet, the Sonatas and Partitas are far from being mere technical exercises. Their musical quality is such that no serious violinist can avoid studying them, and few concert artists can resist the temptation of performing them. This is a book for advanced students and performers. Using it is an experience akin to a master-class conducted by a uniquely accomplished practitioner. Apart from his discussion of the manuscript sources and modern editions, the text is devoted almost entirely to practical matters - bowing, phrasing, ornamentation, tempi, and so on. Schroder strongly recommends the use of a baroque violin and, especially, baroque bow, but his interpretive insights and suggestions are equally applicable to modern violinists.