This book is intended for violin students who cannot have lessons, those whose lessons are inadequate, and those whose technique is rusty and who want to take up music again. Even students having good lessons will find it a valuable reference work, containing a store of information on all aspects of violin music. Can you teach yourself the violin? The answer is ?Yes?- because all good players teach themselves to a greater or lesser degree. And for those starting with no knowledge of music, the book contains the basic musical theory needed to start them on the golden road to violin playing.