The bestselling guide to teaching yourself the violin just got better Despite being one of the most popular musical instruments for budding musicians the violin has a reputation as being amongst the most difficult to learn. But no longer. Violin for Dummies is packed with the information you need to learn the art of this beautiful instrument whether you're looking to get a head start before taking up lessons or are already studying with a tutor but want a little boost. With this book you have everything you need to get started. Even if you've never read a note of music this book will have you playing in no time introducing you to the fundamentals of the violin from selecting & tuning to understanding rhythm musical notation & harmony. * Walks you through everything from how to hold your violin to playing popular classical jazz gypsy & fiddle tunes * Filled with all-new content including new music & updated resources * Designed for aspiring musicians going it alone the book can also serve as an invaluable aid for instructors Fully revised & updated Violin For Dummies builds on the winning formula that made the original a bestseller establishing it as the only book the aspiring violinist needs to get started. CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file but are available for download after purchase