Exploring Jazz Violin

2010 Art

Author : Chris Haigh
Release : 2010
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 427/5 ( reviews)

Book Synopsis Exploring Jazz Violin by : Chris Haigh

Download or read book Exploring Jazz Violin written by Chris Haigh. This book was released on 2010. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (String). Jazz is one of the biggest challenges a violinist can face, with the thought of improvisation likely to strike fear into the heart of even the best classical player. This book demystifies the process, taking you step by step through everything you need to know about playing jazz violin. The work of players such as Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith and Jean-Luc Ponty is examined in detail, and styles including gypsy jazz, belop, modal and fusion are explored. Topics covered include: analyzing a chord sequence * bowing * chord symbols * double stopping * harmonics * how to construct your own solo * how to swing * pentatonic, bebop and blues scales * vibrato * and more. An accompanying CD with 65 tracks for listening or play-along is also included.

Getting Into Gypsy Jazz Violin

2015-08-27 Music

Author : Martin Norgaard
Release : 2015-08-27
Genre : Music
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 440/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Getting Into Gypsy Jazz Violin written by Martin Norgaard. This book was released on 2015-08-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to improvise in the Gypsy Jazz violin style even if you have never improvised before. the style is closely associated with French jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli, who played with Gypsy jazz guitar player Django Reinhardt. Each lesson in the book covers specific key aspects of the Gypsy jazz violin style. the techniques are presented sequentially and the underlying music theory is introduced on a "need to know" basis.Getting Into Gypsy Jazz Violin includes charts of classic swing tunes such as Avalon, the Sheik of Araby & After You've Gone and includes a CD featuring authentic accompaniment tracks and model violin performances. Because the Gypsy jazz violin style maintains common elements of traditional classical violin techniques such as vibrato and shifting, the book is a perfect vehicle for the classical violinist to learn to improvise without having to change their general approach to the instrument.•

Beginner Jazz Soloing for Violin

2020-03-02 Music

Author : Buster Birch
Release : 2020-03-02
Genre : Music
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 790/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Beginner Jazz Soloing for Violin written by Buster Birch. This book was released on 2020-03-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginner Jazz Soloing For Violin teaches a creative method for jazz improvisation that's been road-tested at hundreds of workshops.

Stephane Grappelli Gypsy Jazz Violin

2015-10-02 Music

Author : Tim Kliphius
Release : 2015-10-02
Genre : Music
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 793/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Stephane Grappelli Gypsy Jazz Violin written by Tim Kliphius. This book was released on 2015-10-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book/CD set is the first method ever for learning Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stéphane Grappelli. Have you, too, often listened to Grappelli's solos thinking "I wish 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 swinging guitar-bass playalong CD rhythm section. Then prepare to tackle six classic Stéphane Grappelli solos, annotated and analyzed for your understanding. to grasp the finesses of sound and timing, there are many sample licks and solos by Tim Kliphuis on the CD as well. It is assumed the student reads music and has a basic command of the instrument.•

Jazz Philharmonic

2005-05-03 Music

Author : Bob Phillips
Release : 2005-05-03
Genre : Music
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 432/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Jazz Philharmonic written by Bob Phillips. This book was released on 2005-05-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jazz Philharmonic is a series of original jazz compositions offered in a carefully constructed pedagogical order. All of the tunes, backgrounds and solos are self-contained performance vehicles. Absolutely no improvisation is necessary for the successful use of this book! Development of some skill with improvisation will be a natural result of its use.

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