"Violin: An Easy Guide" by Chris Coetzee is a comprehensive instructional book published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. in 2005. This trade paperback book measures 11 inches in length and 8.5 inches in width, with a height of 0.3 inches and weighing 15.2 ounces. The book, with 96 pages, is aimed at providing beginners with an accessible introduction to playing the violin, featuring illustrations to aid in learning. Written in English, this guide covers topics related to musical instruments, specifically focusing on strings, making it a valuable resource for aspiring musicians. It's the leading instrument in the orchestra, and also the fiddle that puts the swing in country music--and when it's electrified, the violin is great for jazz and rock, too. With this introduction, everyone can experience the joy of playing. The lessons begin with an anatomy of the violin and bow, and continue through a presentation of the positions on the fingerboard, a discussion of dynamics and tempo and tips on preparing the instrument, positioning it, and tuning it. Beautiful pieces to play range from Brahms's Wiegenlied to Scollay's Reel, a traditional Irish folk tune.