112 Pages 209 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    Drawing on twenty years of teaching experience, author Mark Rush systematically builds the fundamentals of violin playing from the ground up. The book focuses on proper setup from how to stand, to holding the violin, to the best way to move the bow. These are fundamental components necessary for success and the earlier these good habits are established the better.

    Chapter 1 The Elements of Good Posture; Chapter 2 Holding the Violin; Chapter 3 The Left Hand and Arm; Chapter 4 Holding the Bow; Chapter 5 Putting Right and Left Together; Chapter 6 More on Bowing; Chapter 7 Vibrato; Chapter 8 On Practicing;

    Biography

    Mark Rush

    "beautifully and bountifully illustrated..."--American String Teacher