Winner of the Music Industries Association Best Education Publication in 2011. Violin Globetrotters brings together 12 toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Argentinian tango - for the budding violinist. This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the author. With options for violin or piano accompaniment and an inspirational CD ViolinGlobetrotters is the ultimate resource for aspiring violinists looking to go travellin' ... 12 fun pieces in styles from around the world Suitable for young violinists everywhere Range of styles including bossa nova klezmer blues Cajun Greek and West African Fascinating background information and tailored warm-ups for every piece Includes violin accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chords CD with performances and backings for every piece recorded by renowned world-music performers Contents: Dublin Time (jig Ireland) Stoppin' off in Louisiana (Cajun USA) Relaxing in Rio (bossa nova Brazil) Dancing in Odessa (klezmer Eastern Europe) Shanghai Rickshaw Ride (pentatonic China) Acropolis Dance (rebetico Greece) Tango in San Telmo (tango Argentina) Iguazu Rapids (chamamé Argentina) Cairo Cradle Song (Arabic lullaby Egypt) 'Hole in my Shoe' Blues (blues USA) Bulgarian Gallop (Bulgaria) African Jamboree (West Africa)

The Violin Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the demonstration tracks to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The purchase price includes online access to audio for download or streaming. This volume features eight Celtic favorites: Casey's Jig · David's Jig · Fisherman's Blues · I'm Shipping up to Boston · An Irish Party in Third Class · Lancaster Gate · Preacher on a Pony (The Right Reverend Brother Guilderness' Jig/The Langstern Pony) · U.S.A. 1. Casey's Jig 2. David's Jig 3. Fisherman's Blues 4. I'm Shipping Up To Boston 5. An Irish Party In Third Class 6. Lancaster Gate 7. Preacher On A Pony [The Right Reverend Brother Guilderness' Jig/The Langstern Pony] 8. U.S.A. / Musique films - comédies musicales / Hal Leonard

9 pieces for violin and piano-Part of Nikki Iles' seasonal Jazz series Violin Jazz In Autumn contains nine jazz pieces for the Violin all of which conjure up images of the fall. This stylish album takes musicians on a tour of autumn presenting well-loved songs such as 'September in the Rain' 'Autumn Leaves' 'Danny Boy' and '(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow' alongside original compositions. The nine pieces reflect a wide variety of jazz styles including swing blues calypso and bossa nova and draw on artists such as Yehudi Menuhin Stéphane Grappelli Didier Lockwood and Regina Carter. With Piano accompaniment and fullynotated rhythms grooves and improvisations Violin Jazz In Autumn is the perfect collection for Violin players looking for that authentic sound.

An introduction to rock style techniques and improvisation-The author of Exploring Jazz Violin Chris Haigh returns with Discovering Rock Violin a practical down to earth and in-depth tutor book covering all aspects of pop folk and rock violin technique. Over 150 different rock violinists are referred to in detail covering a range of styles including blues folk rock country rock progressive rock jazz rock and heavy metal.Exploring a wide variety of technical aspects including chords scales soloing and effects the book is accompanied by a CD containing demonstrations play-along tracks and exercises performed by Chris Haigh on violin with a live backing band. Ideal for the buddingrock star or classical player looking for something a little different!

Over the years many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 2 Violin pieces including Kalinka Got those 3rd Position Blues? (Huws Jones) and Waltz from Sleeping Beauty (Tchaikovsky).Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O’Leary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and past Trinity andABRSM syllabuses.Jessica O’Leary has a successful career as a teacher professional violinist ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and has performed with Madonna Led Zeppelin the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul’s Girls’ School Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London.

Violin Play-Along Volume 52-The Violin Play-Along series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music listen to the demonstration tracks to hear how the Violin should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The purchase price includes online access to audio for download or streaming. This volume features eight Celtic favourites: Casey's Jig David's Jig Fisherman's Blues I'm Shipping up to Boston An Irish Party in Third Class Lancaster Gate Preacher on a Pony (The Right Reverend Brother Guilderness' Jig/The Langstern Pony) and U.S.A.

If you've been playing violin for a little while, you are probably eager to learn some familiar songs. This book includes a wide variety of favorite songs, from pop hits and movie themes to classical melodies and folk songs, manyof which originally featured violin! Songs include: Best Song Ever · Canon in D · Dust in the Wind · Eleanor Rigby · The Hustle · The Irish Washerwoman · Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring · Pure Imagination · Theme from Schindler's List· Summertime · Tennessee Waltz · Turkey in the Straw · Viva La Vida · You Raise Me Up · and more.
All Of Me
All You Need Is Love
Amazing Grace
Basin Street Blues
Best Song Ever
Canon In D
Carnival Of Venice
Circle Of Life
Dust In The Wind
Eleanor Rigby
Evermore
Fight Song
Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
The Fool On The Hill
God Bless America ®
The Godfather (Love Theme)
Hallelujah
Happy
Hello
Hello, Dolly!
How Deep Is Your Love
The Hustle
I Will Always Love You
The Irish Washerwoman
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
Just Give Me A Reason
Just The Way You Are
Let It Go
Mas Que Nada
My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic')
Night Train
Pure Imagination
Roar
Rolling In The Deep
Satin Doll
Theme From ?Schindler's List?
See You Again
Shake It Off
Stand By Me
The Star-Spangled Banner
Stay With Me
Stompin' At The Savoy
Summertime
A Taste Of Honey
Tennessee Waltz
Tequila
Turkey In The Straw
Uptown Funk
Viva La Vida
You Raise Me Up
/ Partitions variété - pop - rock / Variété internationale / Cordes / HAL LEONARD

Cool Christmas favourites arranged for violin with CD backing track - a piano accompaniment score is also included. Arranged in a variety of jazz blues and rock styles by Richard Kershaw.

Larry Clark's The Complete Scale Compendium focuses on what is most common in the study of classical music: core major and minor scales as well as chromatic pentatonic whole-tone and blues scales.The mastery of scales and scale patterns has long been established as the best way to improve technical abilities on all instruments. With this book students will learn the construction of these scales while practicing unique patterns enriching their technique. Specific slurs and articulations have been left off of the exercises so that a multitude of different articulation and slur patterns can be used. The exercises are presentedin two ways: by scale pattern and by key.The Complete Scale Compendium is available for Flute Clarinet Alto Saxophone Trumpet Trombone and Violin.

pieces using the finger pattern 01-2-34, plus low 2nd fingers and high 3rd fingers 2nd and 3rd position pieces a range of bowing techniques, including spiccato, hooked bowing, and string crossing original pieces and duets in a range of styles, plus well-known pieces pieces using modes, the chromatic and blues scales, and dominant 7ths, linking with Fiddle Time Scales 2 a CD of performances and backings, with drumkit and bass added for the jazz and rock numbers piano and violin accompaniments available separately Fiddle Time is a great series for young violinists. Packed with lively original tunes, well-known pieces, and easy duets, the series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way. The new editions contain all your favourite pieces from the previous books, back by popular demand. Forces or Category Easy violin pieces Difficulty Easy

Extended Techniques for the 21st Century Violinist-Are you a violinist who is curious about ?going electric? but have no idea where to begin? This book will walk you through the process of choosing an electric violin shopping for an amplifier and using effects pedals. The bookalso covers improvisation in the genres of blues rock and funk. Chopping and other rhythmic techniques for bowed string instruments are explored as well as playing in a band rock string arranging and working with DJs.?Plugging In? will open new worlds of creativity for you as a string player and help you find your own voice in this brave new world!

For the development of technical skills and improved intonation this A Scale In Time - Violin edition features a full collection of scales chorales etudes and an expanded alternative styles section all in one book!A Scale In Time features:One and two octave scale patterns Major natural minor and melodic minor Improvisation loops studies and tunes for training in alternative styles Blues mixolydian and lydian scales Etudes Chorales Rhythm Studies