If you ask yourself ""What is the best way to learn to play violin ?"", you should probably answer this is the way that gives you pleasure and efficiency. It is this method that was chosen in this book, Marc Capuano says, ""you don't need to read music notation to play violin or fiddle"". the study of music notation (music written on paper) is less important that playing. This book will help you learn to play quickly and show you the proper fingering, bowing, and other mechanics involved in playing the violin.