Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 64 This book was written to be used as a learning tool for beginners who read music. It presents very easy tunes to learn the basics of bowing and style, and progresses in difficulty with each tune. All of the arrangements are renditions that the author plays and has heard other fiddlers play. Many of the tunes are done in the style of Herman Johnson, a five-time National Fiddle Champion.

The uncomplicated intermediate arrangements call for chordal movement in the right hand with simpler often single-note action in the left. Arranger C Paul Herfurth is the creator of the popular ‘A Tune A Day’ series. SeparateViolin part is included. Christmas Carols for Violin and Piano gives a delightful new twist to the term ‘Christmas bows’! Encourage your favourite young or amateur Violinist and pianist to put Christmas in the air with theseshort arrangements of favourite Christmas carols. The collection includes hymnbook standards like Oh Little Town of Bethlehem Silent Night It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Away in a Manger as well as jolly Jingle Bells andmoving Cantique de Noel among others. UK buyers should note that the melodies for Away In A Manger (‘Sweet Afton’) It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (‘Carol’) and Oh Little Town of Bethlehem (‘Forest Green’) vary from thetraditional UK melodies.

Par IGUDESMAN ALEKSEY. Aleksey Igudesman's richly varied pieces for violin and piano were inspired by the twelve signs of the zodiac and he has successfully captured their individual characters in music. These easy to intermediate-level pieces are suitable for competitions as well as for concerts and as teaching material. The book is beautifully illustrated by Sabina Hasanova. • Twelve contrasting pieces – each inspired by the signs of the zodiac • All pieces are suitable for teaching, competitions and for the concert platform • Easy to middle-grade pieces with illustrations by Sabina Hasanova/ Répertoire / Violon et Piano

11 Christmas classics-Violin Jazz On A Winter's Night features 11 Christmas classics arranged for violinists at an intermediate level (Grades 4-7) by Nikki Iles.The pieces in this collection cover a wide range of styles from swing to contemporary and draw influence from some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time including Frank Sinatra Bill Evans Vince Mendoza and Diana Krall.While paying homage to American Christmas jazz Violin Jazz On A Winter's Night also reflects a European tradition and includes stylish swinging arrangements of time-honoured classics such as In The Bleak Mid-Winter.Rhythm embellishment grooves and solos are all carefully notated and the expertise of the arranger a celebrated jazz musician and composer guarantees an authentic jazz sound.This book comes complete with a CD of full performances and backing tracks recorded by violinist Ros Stephen and Nikki Iles to help with interpretation and feel.

Red Hot Violin is an exciting new series of graded performance repertoire with a difference featuring sizzling arrangements of contemporary show-stoppers for intermediate Violin with Piano. With pieces in a wide variety of styles violinists of all ages will enjoy showing off these sparkling takes on popular favourites. They're perfect for inspiring students as a refreshing change from exam repertoire and would go down a storm at any concert or recital. Arranger and composer Rachel Jennings has been playing the violin since the age of six studying with Susan Sheppard and Jean Harvey and theory with Jonathan Rathbone. She runs a private teachingstudio in Nottingham.Danny Boy; Eye Of The Tiger; It's Only A Paper Moon; King Of The Road; On The Street Where You Live; Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer; The Sleeping Beauty Waltz; Summer Holiday; You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To; YMCA.

In the Summer of 2008, the long-awaited Indiana Jones And The Kingdon Of The Crystal Skull hit our cinemas. Filled with the intrigue and drama characteristic of all the classic Indiana Jones films, Harrison Ford once again reprised his role as our adventerous hero. This book includes selections from that film arranged for violin with a fully orchestrated CD accompaniment as well as a piano accompaniment part. The book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the intermediate level player. The CD includes a demo track, which features a live instrumental performance, followed by the play-along track itself. Also included are eight pages of colour photographs from the movie. Raider's March; Marion's Theme; The Adventures Of Mutt; Irina's Theme; The Journey To Akator.

Well-known traditional tunes to expand your jamming repertoire. These six intermediate-level jam tunes are all taught note-by-note and bow stroke-by-bow stroke. Jim Wood guides you step-by-step to learn these proarrangements.Just look at these popular titles - Arkansas Traveler Soldier's Joy Golden Slippers Westphalia Waltz Old Joe Clark and Sally Goodwin. No Tab.

Introducing the Positions a series widely used in classroom and private studio represents a critical ?next step? for string students. Position playing allows players to extend range beyond the basics and move into the ranks of intermediate and advanced ensemble groups. The most important positions vary for each instrument and Whistler wisely introduces the most-used positions first in Volume 1 followed by the next most important in Volume 2. An irreplaceable component for every string student's training!

With Online Audio-Designed for beginning to intermediate musicians at a high school level the Jazz Wizard Junior series follows in the footsteps of the original Jazz Wizard method by providing a break-through approach for younger players whowant to learn to improvise within the jazz style. Jazz Fiddle Wizard Junior provides a sequential introduction to the fundamentals of playing Violin in the jazz style including the role of rhythm calland response articulation scales chord changes and improvisation. The exercises take the form of catchy tunes arranged to work in any configuration of string groups. Three-part arrangements are included for each tune and thesemay be played with any number of compatible instruments or used in conjunction with the other volumes in the series. The books in the Jazz Wizard series are suitable for self-instruction or for use in private lessons or aspart of a string group. Jazz Fiddle Wizard Junior includes Piano accompaniment parts as well as access to online audio that provides a full rhythm section accompaniment for every exercise and tune. The correcttone and style are demonstrated in the author's performances of more than 50 sample exercises and improvised solos.

LCM Violin Handbook 2021: Grade 4. Designed for those in the intermediate stages of studying violin, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in violin playing. This handbook covers all the material needed for the Grade Four examination, however, even if you do not intend to take an examination, the handbook's appealing content of musical repertoire and educational material provides a structured and comprehensive method of studying the violin. This handbook contains all the required pieces and technical work for the grade and also includes sections on musical knowledge, sight reading and aural ability - in fact, absolutely everything you need for this grade! There are 9 pieces including works by Smetana and Richard Rodney Bennett. Piano accompaniments are included.

Oh Christmas Tree. Par DOBBINS BILL. This spirited traditional carol is taken on a musical voyage through several different tempos, keys and moods, including a Latin section with an optional shaker accompaniment. The chromatic harmonies and changes in tempo and meter provide challenging material through which to develop the skills of basic musicianship and interpretation. The music is not technically difficult, and should be well within the grasp of intermediate to advanced ensembles from high school to professional levels. Each instrument is featured in both solo and ensemble roles./ Répertoire / Sextuor à Cordes

A highly flexible series of books designed to encourage young people to play together in various combinations of numbers and instruments perfect for group tuition. Book 1 offers 19 easy-intermediate trios using familiar melodies arranged in classical folk and jazz styles including Country Garden God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Mexican Hat Dance Sailor's Hornpipe. This collection can be used for solo duet or trio playing and can also be used with matching arrangements of the same material in Book 1 for Brass Saxophone Clarinet Flute. An optional piano accompaniment book is available.

Par HAHN. Composed by Reynaldo Hahn, Romance In A Major is a chamber piece for Violin and Piano, for upper-intermediate players. This melodious piece is written in one main movement and is perfect for a recital. Starting 'Très modere' with the main theme, the piece later become quieter 'calme' with some variations of this main theme. Really romantic, it is sometimes indicated which string to play and the Piano accompanies the Violin with some flawless arpeggiated semiquavers. Reynaldo Hahn was a naturalised French composer, conductor, theatre director and singer. Best known as a composer of songs, healso wrote many pieces and melodies for different instruments./ Répertoire / Violon et Piano

Another tremendous compilation of fabulous Violin Sonatas from the Eighteenth Century. Featuring three works by Francesco Geminiani Antonio Vivaldi and Richard Jones set for Violin and Keyboard instrument accompaniment. Ideal for intermediate level repertoire these are wonderful examples all from the golden age of Violin music.

A dynamic and interactive course for the early-intermediate fiddle-player to start improvising with traditional swing and jazz styles.Glaser begins with some intuitive call-and-response patterns allowing you to build increasingly complex phrases at your own pace whilst your improvising confidence grows. The lesson is punctuated with some fascinating information technical tips and essential elements of theory. Circle of fifths 7ths diminished chords whole tone scales bowing patterns and phrasing are all discussed in detail creating a full vocabulary from which your musical imagination can blossom.To put all the information into context Glaser breaksdown and analyses some significant violin solos including performances by Stephane Grappelli and Claude 'Fiddler' Williams. If you are looking for a way to make your fiddle-playing swing with that authentic jazz sound look no further.