Violin For Dummies, Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction

Author: Katharine Rapoport
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119022908
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 432

Book Description
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.

Violin For Dummies

Author: Katharine Rapoport
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119731364
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 439

Book Description
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.

Fiddle For Dummies

Author: Michael John Sanchez
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118930231
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 381

Book Description
Learn to play the fiddle? Easy. Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with this easy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all! From selecting, tuning, and caring for your fiddle to mastering various music styles, Fiddle For Dummies walks you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental techniques, and take your skills to the next level. This title also features companion audio tracks and instructional video clips hosted online at Dummies.com to help further enhance your skills. The fiddle is a popular instrument across many continents, and is a favorite for many because it is small and portable. Playing the fiddle can expose you to a range of musical styles from all over the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Celtic/Cape Breton, country, folk, bluegrass, and more. Plus, if you're already a violin player, you'll impress yourself and fellow musicians as you unlock your instrument to open up a whole new world of sounds. Learn fiddle techniques and fundamentals Select, tune, and care for your fiddle Join the folk instrument movement and master the fiddle Play fiddle music from all over the world Whether you're a complete beginner or a violin player looking to branch out and try something new, Fiddle For Dummies will have you fit as a fiddle in no time.

Tonalization

Author: Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457401190
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
Dr. Suzuki questioned why all vocalists vocalize every day to improve their voices, but instrumentalists do not do so every day with their instruments. He believes that on any instrument, one needs to practice to make a more beautiful tone. First he talks about playing a beautiful resonant tone with the bow while plucking the string with a finger. When a pizzicato is played, the resonance goes on for a long time. Students should listen to that resonance and play the same kind of clear beautiful sound. He talks about how to make a difference in the tone by using a different bow speed, how to practice to find the resonance point, how to change the weight of the arm on the bow to produce a different kind of tone, and how to change tone color. This book includes all of Dr. Suzuki's basic ideas about tone.

Classical Music For Dummies

Author: David Pogue
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119848784
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
Classical music was never meant to be an art for snobs! In the 1700s and 1800s, classical music was popular music. People went to concerts with their friends, they brought snacks and drinks, and cheered right in the middle of the concert. Well, guess what? Three hundred years later, that music is just as catchy, thrilling, and emotional. From Bach to Mozart and Chopin, history's greatest composers have stood the test of time and continue to delight listeners from all walks of life. And in Classical Music For Dummies, you'll dive deeply into some of the greatest pieces of music ever written. You'll also get: A second-by-second listening guide to some of history's greatest pieces, annotated with time codes A classical music timeline, a field guide to the orchestra, and listening suggestions for your next foray into the classical genre Expanded references so you can continue your studies with recommended resources Bonus online material, like videos and audio tracks, to help you better understand concepts from the book Classical Music For Dummies is perfect for anyone who loves music. It's also a funny, authoritative guide to expanding your musical horizons—and to learning how the world's greatest composers laid the groundwork for every piece of music written since.

Music Theory For Dummies

Author: Michael Pilhofer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119575524
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 343

Book Description
Tune in to how music really works Whether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others — and bringing an extra dimension to your own. Tracking to a typical college-level course, Music Theory For Dummies breaks difficult concepts down to manageable chunks and takes into account every aspect of musical production and appreciation — from the fundamentals of notes and scales to the complexities of expression and instrument tone color. It also examines the latest teaching techniques — all the more important as the study of music, now shown to provide cognitive and learning benefits for both children and adults, becomes more prevalent at all levels. Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments Wherever you want to go musically — as a writer or performer, or just as someone who wants to enjoy music to its fullest — this approachable guide gives you everything you need to hear!

Ukulele Exercises For Dummies

Author: Brett McQueen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118506944
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunes You have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and provides tips, tricks and plenty of cool exercises that will have you creating music in no time that include: • Creating rock-steady strumming patterns and rhythms • Becoming a better fingerpicker with patterns, arpeggio exercises, and solo fingerpicking pieces • Expanding your fretboard knowledge and crafting your own rock, blues and jazz riffs and solos • Playing actual songs on the ukulele - everything from the classic ukulele tunes to the 12 bar blues! • Downloadable audio files of the exercises found in the book, providing you with a self-contained practice package No matter if you're a beginning ukulele player or you're wanting to stretch and improve your chops, Ukulele Exercises For Dummies puts you on your way to becoming a ukulele extraordinaire!

Singing For Dummies

Author: Pamelia S. Phillips
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118053044
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
Ah, there’s just nothing better than singing in the shower. The acoustics are perfect and you don’t sound half bad, if you do say so yourself. In fact, with a little practice you could be the next “American Idol” platinum-selling recording artist, or stage sensation. It’s time for Pavarotti to step down and for you to step up as monarch of songdom. Whether you’re a beginning vocalist or a seasoned songster, Singing for Dummies makes it easy for you to achieve your songbird dreams. Singing for Dummies gives you step-by-step instructions and lots of helpful tips, hints, vocal exercises, reminders, and warnings for both men and women, including advice on: The mechanics of singing Discovering your singing voice Developing technique Singing in performance Maintaining vocal health Performing like a pro Singing for Dummies is written by Dr. Pamelia Phillips, Chair of Voice and Music at New York University’s Undergraduate Drama Department. Dr. Phillips shares all of her professional expertise to help you sing your way to the top. She gives you all the information you need to know about: Proper posture and breathing Perfecting your articulation Finding the right voice teacher for you How to train for singing Selecting your music materials Acting the song Overcoming stage fright Auditioning for musical theater In addition to Dr. Phillips’ wisdom, Singing for Dummies comes with a CD packed full of useful instruction and songs, including: Demonstrations of proper technique Exercises to develop technique and strength Scales and pitch drills Practice songs for beginning, intermediate, and advanced singers Singing for Dummies contains all the information, practices, techniques, and expert advice you need to hone your vocal skills with ease.

Piano For Dummies

Author: Hal Leonard Corporation
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119700973
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 391

Book Description
The key to fast and fun piano proficiency! Whether you’re a wannabe Mozart or are an experienced hand at tinkling the ivories, the latest edition of Piano For Dummies has what you need to take you to the next level in making beautiful music using this much-loved and versatile instrument. Working as an introductory course—or as a refresher to keep those fingers nimble—you’ll find information on getting started, improving your technique and performance, and the best ways to practice until you hit finely tuned perfection. And, along the way, you’ll pick up the techniques for different styles, including classical, blues, and rock. In an easy-to-follow style, the book also helps you sharpen your sight-reading. You can also tune in to audio and video online to help you improve your creativity and discipline, as well as hear and see that you’re hitting the right notes. Choose the right piano Know your keys Scale up for success Care for your instrument Whatever you want from your love affair with the old “88,” you’ll find enough right here to keep you hammering happily—and even more proficiently—away for years to come! P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Piano For Dummies (9781118900055). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!

How to Play Violin in 14 Days

Author: Bethany Olds
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 75

Book Description
Are you ready to learn how to play violin? Start here! How to Play Violin in 14 Days is the ultimate violin book for absolute beginners. In this practical, step-by-step guide, Award-winning fiddle player and master instructor Bethany Olds teaches you the essential elements you need to know to get started as a fiddle player or violinist. And the best part? No music reading is required! Inside this book, songs, melodies, and music exercises are presented in both standard notation and easy-to-use violin tab, so you can choose which method you prefer--or use both! With this book, you can learn how to play violin! Violin is no different than any other instrument, and with steady, mindful practice, you can learn to play it in just two weeks, because How to Play Violin in 14 Days is written with the absolute beginner in mind! This violin book for beginners is jam-packed with fundamental violin skills and exercises! For adult beginners and kids alike, in just two weeks, you'll learn: Songs & Melodies How to Hold the Violin Proper Bowing Technique Major Scales & Intervals Basic Music Theory Fundamental Rhythms Standard Notation & Tab What makes this beginner violin book for adults different? How to Play Violin in 14 Days is an innovative method for learning to play the violin. The instructional material is not only easy to use and follow, but also cutting-edge in its approach. While most violin methods teach only standard music reading, How to Play Violin in 14 Days includes violin tab with all songs, melodies, and music exercises to speed up the learning process. In other words, violin tab will have you playing the music quicker while simultaneously helping you to read standard music notation. Contact our Customer Support via our website if you have any questions about audio files or need any other assistance. We are here for your entire learning-to-play-violin journey! Includes tons of music notes, easy-to-play melodies, and full songs, including violin and fiddle favorites Crawdad Song, Amazing Grace, and Ode To Joy. Read it! Hear it! Play it! Music examples are presented in both notes and tab. This practical, step-by-step guide to beginning violin includes quick-and-easy access to audio tracks via download or streaming--right from troynelsonmusic.com. No signup required! About Bethany Olds: Montana-native Bethany Olds started playing fiddle when she was 14 and began competing a year later. As a competitive fiddler, she won several major titles, including 1997 National Junior Fiddle Champion, 1998 and 1999 Montana State Fiddle Champion, and 2001 Tennessee State Fiddle Champion. She moved to Nashville in 2000, and since then has been the fiddle player for both Sara Evans and Pam Tillis. She has also been a session player in both Atlanta and Nashville, and won a Dove Award in 2010 for her participation on the Glory Revealed II album. Bethany has taught beginner violin and all levels of fiddle since 1997. Over the years, she's learned to adapt her teaching style to each student's learning strengths. Bethany's ultimate goal as a teacher is to give her students the ability to play and enjoy the music they love. REMEMBER: Free access to instant streaming or audio downloads from troynelsonmusic.com is included. Thanks for the 5-star reviews! Publisher Troy Nelson has garnered 1000s of 5-star reviews through his breakthrough series How to Play Music in 14 Days. Get this book--and the Troy Nelson Music support system--today!