Violin for Dummies, 2nd Edition

Name: Violin for Dummies, 2nd Edition
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ISBN: 9781118273593

ISBN-10: 1118273591

ISBN-13: 9781118273593

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Katharine Rapoport

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One of the most popular musical instruments, the violin also has a reputation of being amongst the most difficult to play. With Violin For Dummies, aspiring violinists will be able to teach themselves how to play violin, even if they've never read a note of music. With completely re-recorded audio and new video on the bonus CD and 25 percent new content including new music and updated resources, Violin For Dummies takes readers from holding the violin and bow properly to playing popular classical, jazz, gypsy, and fiddle tunes. Topics covered include:Tuning the violinHolding the violin and bow properlyUnderstanding rhythm and musical notationUnderstanding harmonyShaping the violin's…

Book details

List price: $29.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited
Publication date: 4/10/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 7.32" wide x 9.25" long x 0.87" tall
Weight: 1.650
Language: English



Introduction



So You Want to Play the Violin



Introducing the Violin



Getting Started with the Violin



Holding Up Well



Getting Started: The Basics



Taking a Bow



Getting the Left Hand Right



All Together Now



Reading Music for the Violin



Translating Five Lines onto Four Strings



Making Rhythm Count



Measuring Up: A Guide to Meter



Musicianship and Harmony



Weighing In on Scales



Cracking Key Signatures



Making Sweet Music Together: Harmony



Taking It Up a Notch: Techniques and Styles



Becoming Fluent in the Language of Bowing



Putting Your Finger on It



Playing with Style



Getting into Gear, Staying in Gear



Finding the Right Violin and Bow for You



Protecting Your Assets: Violin Care and Maintenance



The Part of Tens



Ten Performers - and Their Recordings



Ten Ways to Go beyond This Book



Ten (Or So) Tips on Finding a Teacher


Appendix: How to Use the Audio and Video Tracks


Index