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.
