Violin for dummies
By: by Katharine Rapoport
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: ---For dummies; --For dummies
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Mississauga, ON
Language: eng
Number of pages: 412
ISBN-13: 9781118273593
Subjects: Violin; Instruction and study
Notes: Companion CD-ROM contains MP3 files of songs and exercises in the book and video clips demonstrating violin techniques.

Includes index.

System requirements: Macintosh (Apple OS X or later) or PC (Windows 98, 2000, NT4 with SP4 or later, Me, XP, or Vista); with sound card; CD-ROM drive; media player to view video clips and play MP3s.
Table of contents: title: So you want to play the violin. Introducing the violin ; Getting started with the violin ; Holding up well; title: Getting started : the basics. Taking a bow ; Getting the left hand right ; All together now; title: Reading music for the violin. Translating five lines onto four strings ; Making rhythm count ; Measuring up : A guide to meter; title: Musicianship and harmony. Weighing in on scales ; Cracking key signatures ; Making sweet music together : harmony; title: Taking it up a notch : techniques and styles. Becoming fluent in the language of bowing ; Putting your finger on it ; Playing with style; title: Getting into gear, staying in gear. Finding the right violin and bow for you ; Protecting your assets : violin care and maintenance; title: The part of tens. Ten performers and their recordings ; Ten ways to go beyond this book ; Ten (or so) tips on finding a teacher.