Violin For Dummies, Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction

Description

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. From choosing the right violin for you to playing a variety
of musical styles, this book has you covered. 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. You’ll learn how to read ― and
feel ― the music, and how to inject your own personality into whatever you
play. Before you know it, you’ll be playing classical, jazz, country, and
more, as you become a bona fide violin player. The included audio and video
instruction encourages you to play along as you learn, and allow you to hear,
see, and imitate proper technique.The violin’s small size, portability, and
mimicry of the human voice have made it popular across cultures and throughout
time. 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. Anyone can learn, and practice over time will refine
your technique and your musical style. You’ll have fun, make music, and maybe
even fall in love with this instrument that has inspired some of the world’s
best musicians and composers. Get started today, the easy way, with Violin For
Dummies. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 3rd edition (March 30, 2015)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119022908
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 09
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #821,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #455 in Violin Songbooks #673 in Violins (Books) #3,858 in Music Instruction & Study (Books)
• #455 in Violin Songbooks
• #673 in Violins (Books)