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Violin for dummies, by Katharine Rapoport

eng

music

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non fiction

Violin for dummies

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by Katharine Rapoport

--For dummies

The fun and easy way to start playing popular, classical, jazz, gypsy, and fiddle tunes Whether readers are aspiring classical musicians or just want to fiddle around, this truly hands-on guide clearly explains the basics of playing the violin- even for people who have never read a note of music. It covers everything from selecting and maintaining a violin, holding the violin and bow properly, and tuning the violin to understanding rhythm, harmony, and musical notation. Readers will learn how to play in various styles of music. The included CD features audio tracks of every exercise and musical accompaniment for each song, allowing readers to play along, plus video clips that demonstrate proper posture and finger positions. Katharine Rapoport (Toronto, ON, Canada) is an accomplished violinist and violist who performs for audiences across the globe. She teaches at the Royal Conservatory of Music Orchestra and the University of Toronto

So you want to play the violin -- Introducing the violin -- Getting started with the violin -- Holding up well -- Getting started : the basics -- Taking a bow -- Getting the left hand right -- All together now -- Reading music for the violin -- Translating five lines onto four strings -- Here's counting on you : a guide to rhythm -- Getting ticked off : a guide to meter -- Musicianship and harmony -- Weighing in on scales -- Signing off on key signatures -- Better together : harmony -- Taking it up a notch : techniques and styles -- The language of bowing -- Putting your finger on it -- Styles of music -- Getting in to gear, staying in gear -- Finding the right violin and bow for you -- Polishing your assets : violin care and maintenance -- The part of tens -- Ten performers --- and their recordings -- Ten ways to go beyond this book -- Ten tips on finding a teacher -- Appendix. How to use the CD-Rom