Violin For Dummies: Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction - Softcover

Rapoport, Katharine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119022908 ISBN 13: 9781119022909

Publisher: For Dummies, 2015

Synopsis

The beginner′s guide to learning the violin for any musical style

Violin 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 technique
• Learn how to properly tune and care for your violin
• Understand the nuances of rhythm and musical notation
• Play classical, jazz, and other popular styles of music

The 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.

There is information on the front book cover that customer can view video demonstrations and listen to audio tracks online and on the back cover is website address where he/she can find everything.

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Choose, tune, and care for your violin
• Hold the violin and bow properly
• Understand the nuances of rhythm and musical notation
• Play various styles such as classical and jazz

View video demonstrations and listen to audio tracks online

The complete beginner's guide to learning the violin

The violin has a reputation for being difficult to learn, but the reality is that it's difficult to master. With this friendly guide, you'll discover that anyone can learn, and practice over time will refine your technique and style. Before you know it, you'll read—and feel—the music, and inject your own personality into whatever you play.

• 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 music
• On that note — learn how to hold and manage the bow with your right hand to draw a sound out of the violin and then add your left-hand fingers to make many different notes
• Start making music — discover the main aspects of musical notation in order to read music for the violin, like notes, rhythms, meters, and other musical signs
• Get your hands on cool gear — find expert advice on renting or buying a good violin, taking proper care of your instrument and bow, and accessorizing your strings with seriously awesome add-ons

Visit Dummies.com to: Improve your skills by listening to and playing along with audio tracks and viewing videos demonstrating concepts and examples from the book.

Open the book and find:

• How to read and play music
• Tips on figuring out finger placement
• Easy-to-follow exercises to improve your technique
• Guidance on playing classical, jazz, country, and more
• Ways to join in on musical activities with other players
• Famous violinists from yesteryear and today
• How to find a good teacher to take you to the next step of your journey

From the Inside Flap

Learn to:

• Choose, tune, and care for your violin
• Hold the violin and bow properly
• Understand the nuances of rhythm and musical notation
• Play various styles such as classical and jazz

View video demonstrations and listen to audio tracks online

The complete beginner's guide to learning the violin

The violin has a reputation for being difficult to learn, but the reality is that it's difficult to master. With this friendly guide, you'll discover that anyone can learn, and practice over time will refine your technique and style. Before you know it, you'll read—and feel—the music, and inject your own personality into whatever you play.

• 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 music
• On that note — learn how to hold and manage the bow with your right hand to draw a sound out of the violin and then add your left-hand fingers to make many different notes
• Start making music — discover the main aspects of musical notation in order to read music for the violin, like notes, rhythms, meters, and other musical signs
• Get your hands on cool gear — find expert advice on renting or buying a good violin, taking proper care of your instrument and bow, and accessorizing your strings with seriously awesome add-ons

Visit Dummies.com to: Improve your skills by listening to and playing along with audio tracks and viewing videos demonstrating concepts and examples from the book.

Open the book and find:

• How to read and play music
• Tips on figuring out finger placement
• Easy-to-follow exercises to improve your technique
• Guidance on playing classical, jazz, country, and more
• Ways to join in on musical activities with other players
• Famous violinists from yesteryear and today
• How to find a good teacher to take you to the next step of your journey

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119022908
• ISBN 13: 9781119022909
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 432