{"product_id":"violin-for-dummies-book-online-video-and-audio-instruction-paperback","title":"Violin for Dummies: Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatharine Rapoport\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a (violin) bow and let your inner musician shine! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou don't have to be a genius to start fiddling around! \u003ci\u003eViolin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour 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! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a violin and learn the basics of holding the instrument and playing notes \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart reading music with this fast-and-easy introduction to musical notation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your musicianship and start to play in groups \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore different music styles and legendary violin composers \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe violin is a beautiful thing--adding melody everywhere from orchestras to folk and pop tunes. With \u003ci\u003eViolin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you can make the music your own, even if you're a total music beginner. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurn notes on a staff to notes on your strings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish good body position, bowing, and fingering techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore different styles and legendary composers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDraw beautiful sounds from your violin!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose your instrument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHold your violin correctly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay scales and chords\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand notation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster different music styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTune and care for your instrument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind practice files online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatharine Rapoport\u003c\/b\u003e is an accomplished violinist and violist who taught violin, viola, and chamber music at the University of Toronto for over 25 years. In addition to authoring teaching manuals and syllabi--as well as articles for \u003ci\u003eStrad Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e --she has performed live in Canada, the USA, and across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759917564192,"sku":"9781119731344","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/305f20531e32f557b03ecb697ddf7229.webp?v=1780166016","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/violin-for-dummies-book-online-video-and-audio-instruction-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}