Fiddle For Dummies, Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.48 (845 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118930223 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is CEO and creator of Violin Tutor Pro (violintutorpro) and is CEO of Superior Violins (superiorviolins).. Michael Sanchez has played fiddle in many country music bands, as well as playing fiddle for the Medora Musical, a well-known and popular show held each year in North Dakota
From the Back CoverLearn to:Select the right fiddle and accessoriesAchieve the correct fiddle soundPlay in different fiddle styles, such as Irish and bluegrassYour go-to guide for mastering this popular instrumentTired of fruitlessly fiddling around with the fiddle? You’ve come to the right place! With this plain-English guide, you’ll be playing “The Irish Washerman,” “Turkey in the Straw,” and tons of other fun tunes in no time. How’s that for being fit as a fiddle?Let’s get ready to fiddle — select the right instrument and accessories, tune the fiddle, tighten and rosin the bow, and shower your fiddle with proper TLCTechnically speaking — understand the basics of fiddle-playing, from holding the fiddle and getting a good sound with the bow to setting up the left hand to find notes properlyThe rhythm is gonna get you — find out how to read music, keep rhythm in a fiddle tune, and practi
"Maybe no the best to try to learn from" according to D. M. Lester. This book is fine about understanding what a fiddle is and how to select one and probably how to properly hold the fiddle and bow but it also has some serious flaws. Well, some might be chalked up to needing better proof reading like when it talked about re-tuning the fiddle D,D,A,D. It said that the first D was the old G, correct, followed by the A and the D that used to be the old D instead of the old E. Rather minor but it could be confusing to those who are confused alreadyThen there was the section on placing fingering stickers on the finger board. The author said to tune the D st. Worth Every Cent and More, Regardless of Experience Level I am an older adult who dabbled in violin for a few years as a kid, but want to take up learning to fiddle. I have lifelong knowledge of music - by age nine I had been taught so much music theory I could transpose keys on paper. So I was looking for a resource that would teach me care and maintenance of a violin, and some technique. I am so pleased with this book, and it's much more than I paid for. I actually read every word of the pages on reading music and theory, just out of curiosity. This is a valuable resource for the beginner musician and experienced alike. Well worth the price. sharpcheddar said from beginner to player, this is a good through book with videos and audio clips. I finally started playing "from beginner to player, this is a good through book with videos and audio clips" according to sharpcheddar. I finally started playing 2.5 years ago. since then it has been a marvelous ride! i wish this book was there when i first started because there's tons of things to weed through as a beginner, this book has it all even if you are a few years into playing there is much to gain from the fiuddle for dummies book. I got mine for my kindle and it works really great. This is a very educational tool, while some of the very basics are covered here, such as arm positioning, finger drills, bow tightening, hand positioning, tuning the fiddle, even how to replace strings, and much more, a beginner . .5 years ago. since then it has been a marvelous ride! i wish this book was there when i first started because there's tons of things to weed through as a beginner, this book has it all even if you are a few years into playing there is much to gain from the fiuddle for dummies book. I got mine for my kindle and it works really great. This is a very educational tool, while some of the very basics are covered here, such as arm positioning, finger drills, bow tightening, hand positioning, tuning the fiddle, even how to replace strings, and much more, a beginner
You'll discover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental techniques, and take your skills to the next level. 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. This title also features companion audio tracks and instructional video clips hosted online at Dummies 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