The Companion Book for the Violin

This companion book is designed to expand the learning experience of a student using a standard instrumental music method lesson book. Method books only teach one how to play an instrument. This companion book teaches everything else about the instrument, providing a student with greater insight into the instrument's relationship to others in its family and to those instruments with which he or she will be working. Being exposed to this expanded enrichment will result in a well-rounded...
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This companion book is designed to expand the learning experience of a student using a standard instrumental music method lesson book. Method books only teach one how to play an instrument. This companion book teaches everything else about the instrument, providing a student with greater insight into the instrument's relationship to others in its family and to those instruments with which he or she will be working. Being exposed to this expanded enrichment will result in a well-rounded musician in place of one who can just play an instrument. Table of Contents1. What Are the Parts of My Violin and How Do They Work?2. How Do I Care for My Violin Outfit?3. How Should I Plan My Practice Sessions?4. What Items (Accessories) Will I Need to Help Me Play My Violin?5. How Are Violins Made?6. What Is the History of the Violin? 7. How Are Violin Bows Made? 8. What Is the History of Violin Bows? 9. A Dictionary for Violin StudentsIndex