Violin For Dummies
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (883 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00SZ634HC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Before you know it, you'll read—and feel—the music, and inject your own personality into whatever you play. Open the book and find:How to read and play musicTips on figuring out finger placementEasy-to-follow exercises to improve your techniqueGuidance on playing classical, jazz, country, and moreWays to join in on musical activities with other playersFamous violinists from yesteryear and todayHow to find a good teacher to take you to the next step of your journey. Master the basics — get an introduction to the parts of the violin and bow, find out how to tune and hold your violin comfortably (and properly), and start making some beautiful musicOn that note — learn how to hold and manage the bow with your
. Katharine Rapoport is an accomplished violinist and violist who teaches violin, viola, and chamber music at the University of Toronto. She has a broad range of professional freelance experience, including solo, chamber, and orchestral performance in Canada, the United States, and throughout Europe
Sometimes Books are the Best McBean As a beginner, I've been trying to find just the right tool to teach me the violin, short of actually hiring a teacher.I've used "Dummies" books for years, going back to the olden days when I got a copy of "The Internet for Dummies." Later I learned how to use Adobe Illustrator from a "Dummies" book and was able to complete a huge marketing project because of it.I subscribe to an online viol. Dianetta said Good pre read!. Great for beginners. I've been reading this while waiting for my violin to be ready. It eases you into things, and is easy to read. I was able to pick my violin up out of the case, tune it, and take the bow to strings pretty quickly.. This book is fantastic. Love how it ties in with their on-line I havent played my violiln in over 20 yrs, This book is fantastic. Love how it ties in with their on-line videos/photos. Very unique. It allowed me to reacquaint with me long lost instrument. It would also allow a novice to start from scratch.I highly recommend it.
Get started today, the easy way, with Violin For Dummies.. You'll start with the basics of posture and bowing technique, learn how to tune your instrument and keep it in beautiful condition with regular maintenance. From choosing the right violin for you to playing a variety of musical styles, this book has you covered. Anyone can learn, and practice over time will refine your technique and your musical style. The beginner's guide to learning the violin — for any musical styleViolin For Dummies helps you teach yourself to play the violin, even if you've never read a note of music. This book shows you how to teach yourself the basics so you can start playing quickly.Start with the basics of proper hold and bowing techniqueLearn how to properly tune and care for your violinUnderstand the nuances of rhythm and musical notationPlay classical, jazz, and other popular styles of musicThe violin has a reputation of being difficult to learn, but the reality is that it's difficult to master. You'll learn how to read — and feel — the music, and how to inject your own personality into whatever you play. The included audio and video instruction encourages you to p