Violin For Dummies
Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction
1. Auflage November 2020
432 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Take a (violin) bow and let your inner musician shine!
You don't have to be a genius to start fiddling around! Violin For Dummies helps budding violinists of all ages begin to play. If you've 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 you're 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 you'll 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 thing--adding melody everywhere from orchestras to folk and pop tunes. With Violin For Dummies, you can make the music your own, even if you're a total music beginner.
Part 1: So You Want to Play the Violin 5
Chapter 1: Introducing the Violin 7
Chapter 2: Getting Started with the Violin 15
Chapter 3: Holding Up Well 37
Part 2: Getting Started: The Basics 51
Chapter 4: Taking a Bow 53
Chapter 5: Getting the Left Hand Right 69
Chapter 6: All Together Now 87
Part 3: Reading Music for the Violin 105
Chapter 7: Translating Five Lines onto Four Strings 107
Chapter 8: Making Rhythm Count 125
Chapter 9: Measuring Up: A Guide to Meter 139
Part 4: Musicianship and Harmony 161
Chapter 10: Weighing In on Scales 163
Chapter 11: Cracking Key Signatures 187
Chapter 12: Making Sweet Music Together: Harmony 195
Part 5: Taking It Up a Notch: Techniques and Styles 205
Chapter 13: Becoming Fluent in the Language of Bowing 207
Chapter 14: Putting Your Finger on It 237
Chapter 15: Playing with Style 281
Part 6: Getting into Gear, Staying in Gear 305
Chapter 16: Finding the Right Violin and Bow for You 307
Chapter 17: Protecting Your Assets: Violin Care and Maintenance 327
Part 7: The Part of Tens 353
Chapter 18: Ten Top Performers -- and Their Recordings 355
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Go Beyond This Book 363
Chapter 20: Ten (Or So) Tips on Finding a Teacher 373
Appendix:Audio Tracks and Video Clips 385
Index 395