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Playing the Violin

by Mark Rush

A fundamentals-first guide to violin setup

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A fundamentals-first guide to violin setup

Mark Rush organizes violin instruction around the physical foundations that shape early technique: stance, instrument hold, and bow movement. Drawing on his teaching experience, the book presents these elements as connected habits to establish from the beginning, giving the guide a practical focus on how a player positions and uses the instrument. With its emphasis on setup before more advanced concerns, it offers a structured starting point for building core violin-playing mechanics.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning violinists seeking guidance on posture, instrument hold, and bow use
  • Adult learners establishing basic violin technique
  • Students who want a focused introduction to physical playing fundamentals

Themes

Violin techniquePosture and setupInstrument holdBow movementPractice foundations

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Book overview

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.

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