Par ASCH GLENN / REINER DAVID. For more than a century, violinists have played jazz, swing, blues and similar improvisational styles. With its rich tone, considerable range, and bowed rhythms and phrasing, the violin offers a unique opportunity for a creative and personal statement as a musician. This book presents a broad sampling of the styles of major jazz violinists, from blues to bebop, from jug band to jazzgrass, from big-band swing to Texas swing. Tunes represent the styles of Stéphane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith, Eddie South, Mark O'Connor, Benny Thomasson, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Darol Anger. Helpful jazz theory sections with exercises alternate with tunes that show how the theory works inpractice. This book has two objectives: first, to present a broad, roughly chronological sampling of major jazz violinists and the styles associated with them, and secondly, to introduce the basics of jazz theory as applied to the violin. Whether consciously or intuitively, through critical listening or by practicing jazz patterns and exercises, the more knowledge of jazz you acquire, the better you will be able to think about the content of your playing without being bound by technical and theoretical aspects. This anthology was written to help provide that foundation. Interspersed with pragmatic jazz theory lessons, you'll find 28 original tunes in the style of various jazz violin luminaries. The book ends with an extensive discography of recommended jazz recordings with a violin focus. Mandolinists as well as other instrumentalists will find a wealth of useful information in this outstanding collection. Delightful broadcast-quality recordings of the repertoire are available online. Includes access to online audio. Written for intermediate to advanced violinists. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Jazz / Recueil / Violon

Medium ability violin trios ideal for end of term concerts and for use in group tuition. Includes well known melodies in a range of styles from classical folk and jazz. Editor James Power.

Gypsy Jazz sets off on an exotic tour of folk culture concentrating on Eastern Europe. Adventurous violinists will travel as far afield as Hungary Turkey Russia and Romania and bring back an interesting and exciting bag of musical souvenirs. For the developing violinist this music opens up a world of contrast and colour shade and style. These pieces with their flavour of gypsy/folk and cafe music call for a flamboyant heart-on-sleeve style of playing.Gypsy Jazz Intermediate Level is a fantastic book introducing styles from across Europe with pieces for Violin with Piano Accompaniment which have been selected edited and arranged byPolly Waterfield and Timothy Kraemer. With accessible piano accompaniments the seven contrasting pieces in this book are a must for all violinists.The solo violin part is also included on a separate insert.

'The greatest jazz secret ' 'Great Dane ' 'Fiddler Supreme.' Danish violinist Svend Asmussen has been dubbed many wondrous titles. Duke Ellington's first reaction 'Man you play a hell of a lot of fiddle!' Mr. Asmussen has played with many other music legends Edith Piaf Benny Goodman Hoagy Carmichael Nat King Cole Herbie Hancock and more. At 95 he is still going strong. After a DVD on his life was presented in 2006 by Universal/Shanachie Entertainments The Extraordinary Life and Music of a Jazz Legend he produced in 2009 the Makin' Whoopee! Cd for Arbors Records and saw the production of Don't get around much anymore in which the classical violin virtuoso KimSjøgren plays the solos Svend Asmussen composed while living in the South of France years ago. Mr. Asmussen has stated 'My unattainable model was of course Johan Sebastian Bach whose famed violin solos I often practice playing.'These solos and the charts of numbers by Gershwin Ellington and Asmussen among others will attract violinists everywhere as swinging encores and as integral parts of their repertoire.The greatest secret is no longer a secret ...

15 Original Pieces-Included on ABRSM's String syllabus this collection contains 15 original jazz blues and swing pieces by Roy McCormack suitable for violinists at a grade 2-5 standard. This cheaper version does not come with a CD.

A refreshing collection of intermediate original pieces for violin duet. Selections include: Al See Ya Later; Today’s Special; After You; Beagle Mania; Blues for Two Rush Hour; Hot Tamale; Around the Clock; Good Morning Sunset;New York Blues; Let Us Play for Awhile; Close Shave; and Al B’s Dream.

100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs for Violin. 100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs for Violin by Andrew D. Gordon consists of, as the title suggests, 100 Jazz riffs based on common chord progressions used in jazz such as the II-V-I, III-VI-II-V etc. in both major and minor keys. There are five separate sections: Jazz Swing, Jazz Ballad, Jazz Funk, Jazz Waltz and Latin Jazz. Each musical example has a single note improvised melody line with the chord progression At the end of the book there is the chord progression for the popular jazz standard "Blue Moon" showing you how to use various examples from the 100 riffs to create an improvised solo over the chord progression. By demonstrating this technique you can pick most jazz standards and create your own improvisational ideas using the book. The audio files are recorded with the clarinet playing the melody line along with a rhythm section of guitar, piano bass and drums. All the examples are recorded with the violin and the rhythm section, as well as the rhythm section without the violin. An absolute must for musicians learning and playing various jazz styles. There are different versions: a version for Flute, Guitar, Bb and Eb Sax, Piano, Trumpet, Trombone and Clarinet. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google Quantity

This method by Tim Kliphuis is the first book to teach Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Have you ever listened to Stephane Grappellis' solos thinking 'Iwish I could do that but it is way over my head'? Here is the answer. Simple theory licks and stylistic lessons point you towards your first authentic Gypsy Jazz improvisations which you can try out with the swingingGuitar-Bass play-along downloadable audio rhythm section. Then prepare to tackle six classic Stephane Grappelli solos annotated and analyzed for your understanding. To grasp the finesses of sound and timing there aremany sample licks and solos by Tim Kliphuis on the online audio as well. It is assumed the student reads music and has a basic command of the instrument. First method everfor learning Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Theory and stylistic lessons lead up to improvisation in authentic Gypsy Jazz style. Six classic Grappelli solos fully analyzed for study and understanding. Playalong rhythm section as well as Violin licks and samplesolos. Audio available for download online.  

Light music for Violin-This great play-along book is intended for the moderately advanced violin player who in addition to classical music wishes to play other styles of music such as blues rock Latin and jazz. The play-along CD presents each piece twice once with a complete performance which shows how a professional violinist deals with the rhythms and interpretation and a second backing-only track. Titles include: Swingtime Big Brother Boogie We Take Five Funky Violin and many more.

Violin Play-Along Volume 80-The Violin Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music listen to the online audio to hear how the violin should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The audio includes playback tools to let you slow down or loop the tracks to help with practicing. This volume includes the songs: After You've Gone â?¢ All of Me â?¢ Coquette â?¢ Daphne â?¢ Dark Eyes â?¢ I Got Rhythm â?¢ Swing 42 â?¢ Time After Time.

A complete study and reference book Jazz Violin Studies gives string players experience with rhythmic concepts bowing styles syncopation and other jazz Violin effects. This book includes 'licks' of variouslengths. The play-along stereo recording has select examples played at various speeds. Includes access to online audio.

15 irresistible intermediate level jazz studies for solo Violin and Violin duet expertly written and arranged by Mary Cohen to extend players' technique. Approximately grade 4 to 6 level. Each piece concentrates on a specific jazz style and has practice and performance tips to guide the student and outline technical and musical goals. A perfect introduction to true jazz playing including all-time favourites such as Summertime Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and Let’s Do It (Let’s fall in love).

Easy pieces in popular styles such as jazz blues rock 'n' roll and reggae. This collection contains all the pieces formerly contained in Microjazz for Violin plus brand new pieces too. 

The fun and exciting way to learn the violin-Razzamajazz is the fun way to learn and the jazzy pieces in this book will give you the encouragement and confidence you need to sound really great! This edition includes a CD for you to play along with and there are clear easy-to-follow instructions.