Violin 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...

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Main Author: Rapoport, Katharine (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Toronto Wiley 2008
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary: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.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XVIII, 406 S. Ill., Notenbeisp. CD-ROM (12 cm)
ISBN:9780470838389

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