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Author:

Rapoport, Katharine.

Title:

Violin for dummies / by Katharine Rapoport.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publisher:

Wiley,

Copyright Date:

c2012

Description:

xviii, 412 p. : ill., music ; 24 cm + 1 CD-ROM (12 cm).

Subject:

Violin--Self-instruction.--Self-instruction.
Violin--Instruction and study.
Violin--Studies and exercises.
Music theory--Elementary works.

Notes:

Includes index. Includes CD-ROM with audio and video samples.

Contents:

Introduction -- So you want to play the violin -- Getting started: the basics -- Reading music for the violin -- Musicianship and harmony -- Taking it up a notch: techniques and styles -- Getting into gear, staying in gear -- The part of tens.

Summary:

Throughout the world, the violin is one of the most popular choices of instrument for budding musicians, even though it has a reputation for being difficult to learn. This book, and the accompanying audio and video samples and tutorials, provides everything you need to get started on your lessons.

Series:

--For dummies

ISBN:

1118273591
9781118273593

OCLC:

(OCoLC)759669164

LCCN:

2001907379

Locations:

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)