Synopsis The fun and easy way to start playing popular, classical, jazz, gypsy, and fiddle tunes. Whether readers are aspiring classical musicians or just want to fiddle around, this truly hands on guide clearly explains the basics of playing the violin even for people who have never read a note of music. It covers everything from selecting and maintaining a violin, holding the violin and bow properly, and tuning the violin to understanding rhythm, harmony, and musical notation. Readers will learn how to play in various styles of music. The included CD features audio tracks of every exercise and musical accompaniment for each song, allowing readers to play along, plus video clips that demonstrate proper posture and finger positions. Katharine Rapoport (Toronto, ON, Canada) is an accomplished violinist and violist who performs for audiences across the globe. She teaches at the Royal Conservatory of Music Orchestra and the University of Toronto. From the Back Cover Take a bow and start playing tunes with this friendly guide! Whether you′re an aspiring classical musician or you just want to fiddle around, Violin For Dummies will have you making music in not time. This interactive book–and–CD–ROM package makes it easy with step–by–step instruction on everything from simple tunes to show–stopping techniques. With coverage of musical styles including classical, country, and jazz, this is the ultimate guide to the violin. Discover how to: Choose the right violin and accessories Develop correct violin and bow hold Understand the language of music Play classical, country, gypsy, and jazz Tune, change strings, and perform simple maintenance Get Smart @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com MP3 files of every song and exercise from the book. Video clips demonstrating techniques to help you pick up and play. See all Product description
A**T
Great, even for the not so dumb beginner (at least I think I am !).
A very accessible book (which it is intended to be).It certainly helped me to brush up on the basics and restart an albeit difficult apprenticeship (after more than 50 years) - of one of the most difficult instruments to master (but all the more satisfying if you can !)Helped even more by the availability of MP3 tracks and video although the video interface could be much improved but that's being picky.Wish it had been about 50 years ago, perhaps I wouldn't have stopped after a not very inspiring beginning.There are, of course, some areas that could perhaps be improved on eg reading music and musical notation but judging by weight, it is already in the heavyweight category (not a pocketbook !)
M**P
Good introduction to the violin
I bought this for my adult son, who is too busy to begin lessons, but who has expressed an interest in learning the instrument. The book seems to cover all the bases. Holding the instrument, bow hold, scales etc. As with all the 'Dummies' books, the layout is clear, and the content well thought-out. Also includes a CD, though I didn't get the chance to listen to this before passing the book on. For most people, and particularly for children, some lessons are a good idea, but for the habitual auto-didact this book is a good starter. Nowadays, you can supplement your learning by finding clips on YouTube, so self-tuition is much more practical than it once was.
M**R
not for proper dummies
I don't think I am particularly thick but there were many parts I could not follow. I think without any prior knowledge many people would need to back it up with other teaching methods.
M**N
The Easiest and Best Book for Beginners
Purchased a couple of online courses - absolutely useless. This book actually got me playing the violin to a point that people could recognise what I was playing for a 40 something beginner
A**R
Five Stars
Excellent quality and fast delivery.
M**E
Five Stars
Excellent
M**A
Violin for beginners
Good book to help you on your way.
M**D
Beginner you need this
All the jargon and terminology I was told by my tutor when learning made no sense to meBut having this by your helps to make everything easier and you pick up on how to play the violin quite quickly too.
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