Violin for Dummies, Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction

By Katharine Rapoport

Turn notes on a staff to notes on your strings Establish good body position, bowing, and fingering techniques Explore different styles and legendary composers

Draw beautiful sounds from your violin

While learning the violin is a formidable goal, you don't have to be a music genius to grasp the basics. And with practice, the payoff will be music to your ears--plus a world of musical opportunity. This book starts you on the path to mastering the instrument that is central to musical cultures throughout the world. Playing along with the lessons in this friendly step-by-step guide will take you from first notes to performing entire songs--and you'll be glad you added this string to your bow

Inside... Choose your instrument Hold your violin correctly Play scales and chords Understand notation Master different music styles Tune and care for your instrument Find practice files online

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119731348
• ISBN13: 9781119731344
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 9.1"