{"product_id":"violin-for-dummies-isbn-9781119731344","title":"Violin For Dummies","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: So You Want to Play the Violin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introducing the Violin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the String Family 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning up 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding on 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBowing Out Some Sounds 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking closely at the bow 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing both your hands 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Music with or without Notation 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the notes 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting rhythm 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging Deeper into Music 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScales and key signatures 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarmony 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying with Style 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDazzling technique 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulticultural music 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Your Own Violin 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting Started with the Violin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the Violin 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Violins Work 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eString vibration and string length 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing both hands to make a sound 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the bow helps 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnpacking Your Violin and Putting It Away Safely 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the violin out of its case 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the violin away 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your violin 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Violin in Tune 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking the pegs and fine tuners 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning with the piano 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an electronic tuner 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting close with a pitch pipe 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding A with a tuning fork 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Guide to Dealing with Pegs and Fine Tuners 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeg problems 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine tuner problems 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Holding Up Well\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of a Good Violin Hold 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen standing 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen sitting 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading from a Music Stand 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Good Fit: Chinrests and Shoulder Rests 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChinrests 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoulder rests 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing Common Problems with the Violin Hold 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the scroll afloat 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching the horizontal angle 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your elbow under 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaxing the shoulder 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Getting Started: The Basics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Taking a Bow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying Hello to the Bow 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Your Bow Well 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTightening and loosening the horsehair 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing rosin on the bow 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Grips with Your Bow Hold 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe famous diva method 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe hidden treasures method 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConquering common problems with the bow hold 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Bow to Strings 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBowing on different strings 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding bowing symbols 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Your First Concert 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBowing in the Styles of Mr Smooth and Mr Clean 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Getting the Left Hand Right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaping Up Your Arm and Fingers 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your arm in shape 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking your fingers to tap dancing class 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming your left hand 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaxing your thumb 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Fingers on the Strings 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting groovy fingertips 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting your fingers 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing which finger to use for what note 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifting and placing your fingers 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaping Training Wheels on the Fingerboard 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Pizzicato 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Finger 2 to Work 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: All Together Now\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Together Now: Putting Both Hands to Work 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into playing position 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing with hands together 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrossing Over to a Different String 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging strings with the bow 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving your fingers to different strings 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Music with Both Hands 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming up to the task 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopping the charts: Two simple songs 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Your Bow Strokes 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing more bow, gradually 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to play Pachelbel 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Reading Music for the Violin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Translating Five Lines onto Four Strings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLining Up the Music 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the pitch with the clef 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery Good Boy Deserves Fudge (and so do girls!) 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimbing the ledger lines 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming Your Notes, String by String 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 basic notes 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA string 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE string 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD string 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG string 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Sharps, Flats, and Naturals 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying sharps, flats, and naturals 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying sharps and flats 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Music by Reading the Notes 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Louder or Softer — Dynamite Dynamics! 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying loudly 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking soft sounds 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding crescendo and diminuendo 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Making Rhythm Count\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDissecting a Musical Note 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Up the Value of Notes 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole notes 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalf notes 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuarter notes 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEighth notes 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSixteenth notes 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriplets 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting In-Between Notes 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDotted half notes 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDotted quarter notes 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Rest 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ve Got Rhythm: Pieces to Play! 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Measuring Up: A Guide to Meter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Measure of the Beats 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting Beats: Time Signatures 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into the beat 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting rests 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasizing the right beat 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulating Your Speed with a Metronome 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical metronomes 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic metronomes 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking friends with your metronome 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Music in \u003cb\u003e4\/4 \u003c\/b\u003eMeter 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting and Playing in Threes 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing (Just About) Everything Else from Fours and Threes 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2\/4 \u003c\/b\u003etime 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6\/8 \u003c\/b\u003etime 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up to Speed: What Those Tempo Markings Mean 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime for Some Songs 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Musicianship and Harmony\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Weighing In on Scales\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimbing Up and Down 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarching through the Major Scales 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding major scales 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor scales you need to know 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA major scale 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG major scale, upper octave 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG major scale, two octaves 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE major scale 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA major scale, two octaves 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF major scale 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting Light on Those Minor Scales 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a minor scale 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying A melodic minor scale 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying A harmonic minor scale 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Other Scales in Brief 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural minor scales 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePentatonic scales 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChromatic scales 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarping On about Arpeggios 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA major arpeggio 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA minor arpeggio 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor (and Minor) Achievements 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Cracking Key Signatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Keys to Reading Music 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting keyed up about key signatures 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the key signatures for major keys 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping order 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlocking the Music with the Right Key 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Minor Key for Each Major 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming the relative minor 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing minor keys when reading music 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving the Last Dance 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Making Sweet Music Together: Harmony\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining Notes with Chords and Harmony 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying in the Big Leagues: Major Chords 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the primary triads 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking out in chords 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnearthing the Minor Chords 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of Major and Minor Chords 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Bossy Chords: Dominant 7ths 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarmonizing in Thirds and Sixths 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Taking It Up a Notch: Techniques and Styles \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Becoming Fluent in the Language of Bowing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting Two or More Notes into One Stroke: Slurred legato 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging bow direction smoothly 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting to slur two notes 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlurring across strings 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying three notes in a bow stroke 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting four notes in a bow stroke 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Bow Division 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding how much bow to use on a note or measure 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the math: Dividing the bow by note values 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing the bow strokes in anticipation of the next note 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the amounts of bow for dynamics 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMais Oui, Maestro: Taking On Ze Accents 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccenting the positive 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHammering it out: Martelé 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Fanciest Bowings 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlurred staccato 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet the off-the-string family 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Putting Your Finger on It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Notes Are Better Than One: Easy Double Stops 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your bow for double stops 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing from one string to two and back again 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBallet dancing with your fingers on the lower string 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying double stops where both notes use fingers 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying double stops galore 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling Out All the Stops: Three- and Four-Note Chords 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree-note chords 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour-note chords 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA grand finale with chords 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into the First Four Positions 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding first position 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmoothing out the second position 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting second position to work 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying in third position 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenturing forth in fourth position 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what position you’re in 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Position 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing into shifting positions 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know the four kinds of shifts 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging position to go to a different string 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying a shifty song 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Aquiver: Vibrato 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started with vibrato 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood vibrations: Using your vibrato in a real song 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into Trills 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding speed of repetition 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeeding from finger to finger 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrilling techniques 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Playing with Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiddling Around with Country Music 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing yourself with fiddle music 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSounding like a fiddler 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiddling your way to songs 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrooving to Jazz 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the jazz sound 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to some jazz violin 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJazzing up your violin 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnchanting with Gypsy Violin 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRomancing the violin 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to some great gypsy violin 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying in the gypsy style 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Getting Into Gear, Staying In Gear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Finding the Right Violin and Bow for You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking a Violin That’s Right for You 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe price is right 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTip-top condition 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld news 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound advice 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll about appearance 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing Up the Violin 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying the Best Bow 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat bows are made of 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the bow feels 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying or Renting Your Violin 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenting 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenting to buy 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Violin 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Plugged into Electric Violins 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcoustic pickups 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric violins 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Protecting Your Assets: Violin Care and Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning Up 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDaily dusting 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning the strings 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolishing the wood 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Strings 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking off the old strings 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping the pegs and string 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting on strings attached at the tailpiece 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting on strings attached to fine tuners 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTightening the strings 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Your Violin 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing safety at rehearsals 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling with your violin 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading Your Case 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe makings of a good case 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting a case 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at extra features 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Chinrests 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking off the old chinrest 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching the new chinrest 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRehairing the Bow 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Useful Accessories 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNecessities 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtras 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Top Performers — and Their Recordings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNiccolò Paganini (1782–1840) 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFritz Kreisler (1875–1962) 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJascha Heifetz (1899–1987) 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStéphane Grappelli (1908–1997) 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDavid Oistrakh (1908–1974) 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYehudi Menuhin (1916–1999) 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItzhak Perlman (1945–) 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNigel Kennedy (1956–) 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatalie MacMaster (1973–) 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRachel Barton Pine (1974–) 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Go Beyond This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubscribing to a Magazine 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending Concerts 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining a Community Orchestra 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to Summer Camps 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying in Small Groups 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in Festivals 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal music festivals (competitive and noncompetitive) 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational music festivals 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Music Collection 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching and Collecting Videos and DVDs 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting Competitions 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming at Hospitals and Seniors’ Homes 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten (Or So) Tips on Finding a Teacher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling the Local Orchestra 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInquiring at Music Schools 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Community Colleges 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking at the University 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing Students Play 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking at the Music Store 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentioning Your Quest Everywhere 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Violin Lessons on the Internet 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for a Good Gut Feeling before You Start 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting a Teacher for the First Time 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditioning 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning lessons 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking business arrangements 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Audio Tracks and Video Clips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Find on the Audio Tracks 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at What’s in the Video Clips 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Care 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 395\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\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. 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