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Violin For Dummies, 2nd Edition, Enhanced Edition
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Violin For Dummies, 2nd Edition, Enhanced Edition
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The bestselling guide to teaching yourself the violin just got better

Despite being one of the most popular musical instruments for budding musicians, the violin has a reputation as being amongst the most difficult to learn. But no longer. Violin for Dummies is packed with the information you need to learn the art of this beautiful instrument, whether you're looking to get a head start before taking up lessons or are already studying with a tutor but want a little boost. With this book you have everything you need to get started.

Even if you've never read a note of music, this book will have you playing in no time, introducing you to the fundamentals of the violin, from selecting and tuning to understanding rhythm, musical notation, and harmony.

  • Walks you through everything from how to hold your violin to playing popular classical, jazz, gypsy, and fiddle tunes
  • Filled with all-new content, including new music and updated resources
  • Designed for aspiring musicians going it alone, the book can also serve as an invaluable aid for instructors

Fully revised and updated, Violin For Dummies builds on the winning formula that made the original a bestseller, establishing it as the only book the aspiring violinist needs to get started.

CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.

The bestselling guide to teaching yourself the violin just got better

Despite being one of the most popular musical instruments for budding musicians, the violin has a reputation as being amongst the most difficult to learn. But no longer. Violin for Dummies is packed with the information you need to learn the art of this beautiful instrument, whether you're looking to get a head start before taking up lessons or are already studying with a tutor but want a little boost. With this book you have everything you need to get started.

Even if you've never read a note of music, this book will have you playing in no time, introducing you to the fundamentals of the violin, from selecting and tuning to understanding rhythm, musical notation, and harmony.

  • Walks you through everything from how to hold your violin to playing popular classical, jazz, gypsy, and fiddle tunes
  • Filled with all-new content, including new music and updated resources
  • Designed for aspiring musicians going it alone, the book can also serve as an invaluable aid for instructors

Fully revised and updated, Violin For Dummies builds on the winning formula that made the original a bestseller, establishing it as the only book the aspiring violinist needs to get started.

CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.

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  • Katharine Rapoport is a violinist and violist, who teaches at the University of Toronto and at the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has more than 30 years of professional experience, including solo, chamber, and orchestral performance in Canada, the United States, and throughout Europe.

Table of Contents-
  • Introduction 1

    Part I: So You Want to Play the Violin 7

    Chapter 1: Introducing the Violin 9

    Chapter 2: Getting Started with the Violin 17

    Chapter 3: Holding Up Well 39

    Part II: Getting Started: The Basics 53

    Chapter 4: Taking a Bow 55

    Chapter 5: Getting the Left Hand Right 73

    Chapter 6: All Together Now 91

    Part III: Reading Music for the Violin 107

    Chapter 7: Translating Five Lines onto Four Strings 109

    Chapter 8: Making Rhythm Count 127

    Chapter 9: Measuring Up: A Guide to Meter 141

    Part IV: Musicianship and Harmony 163

    Chapter 10: Weighing In on Scales 165

    Chapter 11: Cracking Key Signatures 189

    Chapter 12: Making Sweet Music Together: Harmony 197

    Part V: Taking It Up a Notch: Techniques and Styles 207

    Chapter 13: Becoming Fluent in the Language of Bowing  209

    Chapter 14: Putting Your Finger on It 241

    Chapter 15: Playing with Style 285

    Part VI: Getting into Gear, Staying in Gear 309

    Chapter 16: Finding the Right Violin and Bow for You 311

    Chapter 17: Protecting Your Assets: Violin Care and Maintenance 329

    Part VII: The Part of Tens 355

    Chapter 18: Ten Performers — and Their Recordings 357

    Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Go beyond This Book 363

    Chapter 20: Ten (Or So) Tips on Finding a Teacher 373

    Appendix: How to Use the Audio and Video Tracks 383

    Index 395

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