Violin For Dummies: Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction [Paperback]

Take a (violin) bow and let your inner musician shine!?

You dont have to be a genius to start fiddling around!?Violin?For?Dummies?helps budding violinists of all ages begin to play. If youve never read a note of music, this book will show you how to turn those little black dots into beautiful notes. Start slow as you learn how to hold the instrument,?use the?bow, finger notes, and play in tune. Watch?yourself?blossom into a musician with?tips on?technique and style. When youre ready to go further, this book will help you find the people and resources that can help you get just a little closer to virtuoso!?

Your own private lessons are right inside this book, with the included online video and audio instruction, plus recordings that will help you develop your ear. This book takes the guesswork out of learning an instrument, so youll be ready to join the band when the time comes!?

• Choose a violin and learn the basics of holding the instrument and playing notes?
• Start reading music with this fast-and-easy introduction to musical notation?
• Improve your musicianship and start to play in groups?
• Explore different music styles and legendary violin composers?

The violin is a beautiful thingadding melody everywhere from orchestras to folk and pop tunes. With?Violin?For?Dummies,?you can make the music your own, even if youre a total music beginner.??

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 2

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 3

Part 1: So You Want to Play the Violin 5