Take a bow and start playing tunes with this friendly guide! Whether youre an aspiring classical musician or you just want to fiddle around; Violin For Dummies will have you making music in not time. This interactive book-and-CD-ROM package makes it easy with step-by-step instruction on everything from simple tunes to show-stopping techniques. With coverage of musical styles including classical; country; and jazz; this is the ultimate guide to the violin. Discover how to: * Choose the right violin and accessories * Develop correct violin and bow hold * Understand the language of music * Play classical; country; gypsy; and jazz * Tune; change strings; and perform simple maintenance MP3 files of every song and exercise from the book. Video clips demonstrating techniques to help you pick up and play.Note: The Kindle edition of this book does not include any CDs or DVDs.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Flaming Lips ZaireekaBy GeneThis book is based on the The Flaming Lips album. Zaireeka. The album consists of four compact discs. each of its eight songs consists of four stereo tracks. one from each CD.In this book. Mark Richardson. who is also Managing Editor for Pitchfork. explains thoroughly the history of The Flaming Lips and the journey that led up to recording Zaireeka. He gives an insightful explanation for each song. but more than that. he ties in his own experiences with The Flaming Lips.Overall a really good read and I highly recommend it.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. To the point. and great for Lips fansBy Rich L.The author gives a to-the-point history of the Lips prior to this album. and directs readers in the right place for more info. He sums up the listening experience in a factual way. His track-by-track reviews will vary in opinion from reader to reader. but its not too off-track. An enjoyable read. and a must for Lips fans.3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A Wonderful Expose on The Flaming Lips and the album ZaireekaBy Kirk LittleMark Richardson is an excellent writer who give the reader a short and sweet background on the band then dives into the making of the album and the aftermath of its release. Lips frontman Wayne Coyne provides interesting tidbits as well making this an exceptional entry into the 33 1/3 series.
