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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.

The beginner''s guide to learning the violin — for any musical style

Violin For Dummies helps you teach yourself to play the violin, even if you''ve never read a note of music. From choosing the right violin for you to playing a variety of musical styles, this book has you covered. You''ll start with the basics of posture and bowing technique, learn how to tune your instrument and keep it in beautiful condition with regular maintenance. You''ll learn how to read — and feel — the music, and how to inject your own personality into whatever you play. Before you know it, you''ll be playing classical, jazz, country, and more, as you become a bona fide violin player. The included audio and video instruction encourages you to play along as you learn, and allow you to hear, see, and imitate proper technique.

The violin''s small size, portability, and mimicry of the human voice have made it popular across cultures and throughout time. This book shows you how to teach yourself the basics so you can start playing quickly.

Start with the basics of proper hold and bowing technique Learn how to properly tune and care for your violin Understand the nuances of rhythm and musical notation Play classical, jazz, and other popular styles of music

The violin has a reputation of being difficult to learn, but the reality is that it''s difficult to master. Anyone can learn, and practice over time will refine your technique and your musical style. You''ll have fun, make music, and maybe even fall in love with this instrument that has inspired some of the world''s best musicians and composers. Get started today, the easy way, with Violin For Dummies.

The beginner''s guide to learning the violin — for any musical style

Violin For Dummies helps you teach yourself to play the violin, even if you''ve never read a note of music. From choosing the right violin for you to playing a variety of musical styles, this book has you covered. You''ll start with the basics of posture and bowing technique, learn how to tune your instrument and keep it in beautiful condition with regular maintenance. You''ll learn how to read — and feel — the music, and how to inject your own personality into whatever you play. Before you know it, you''ll be playing classical, jazz, country, and more, as you become a bona fide violin player. The included audio and video instruction encourages you to play along as you learn, and allow you to hear, see, and imitate proper technique.

The violin''s small size, portability, and mimicry of the human voice have made it popular across cultures and throughout time. This book shows you how to teach yourself the basics so you can start playing quickly.

Start with the basics of proper hold and bowing technique Learn how to properly tune and care for your violin Understand the nuances of rhythm and musical notation Play classical, jazz, and other popular styles of music

The violin has a reputation of being difficult to learn, but the reality is that it''s difficult to master. Anyone can learn, and practice over time will refine your technique and your musical style. You''ll have fun, make music, and maybe even fall in love with this instrument that has inspired some of the world''s best musicians and composers. Get started today, the easy way, with Violin For Dummies.

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.  

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.