ISBN 9781610652438.

The non-jazz improvisation series is a concept that germinated in Dick Weissman's mind while he was attending music school. He wrote a 15-piece arrangement of the old square dance tune, Cripple Creek, and wanted the trombone to take a solo as part of the arrangement. When the trombonist kept playing a bebop solo that was totally unsuitable for the chart, Dick realized that - in addition to the many musicians who do not improvise - there are even jazz musicians who don't know how to improvise outside the limits of their own stylistic backgrounds. The non-jazz improvisation series mostly includes new original tunes that are intended to show how to improvise in many musical styles, including;* Blues* Country* American folk * Latin-American* World music including South American, Eastern European and Asian * Odd meters (playing in a variety of time signatures)* New Age* Classical * Folk-RockIn short, the books are an encyclopedia of virtually every musical style, excluding jazz. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781610657488. Ce texte presente la technique de base du violon et les bases de la lecture de musique, en mettant laaccent sur lautilisation de melodies et de pieces classiques pour enseigner chaque nouveau concept. Les 28 lecons comprennent des techniques de base et des competences en lecture, des echelles dans les touches A, D, G et C ainsi que des techniques d'arc telles que le contraste dynamique, les liaisons, les accents et l'arc staccato. 47 melodies sont presentees, notamment des Auvres de Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Haendel, Mozart et daautres compositeurs classiques. L'audio en ligne presente tous les exercices et pieces enregistres avec accompagnement de violon solo et de piano.* Utilise des melodies et des morceaux pour introduire la technique et les principes fondamentaux.* Inclut les echelles en A, D, G et C; les insultes, les accents et le staccato en s'inclinant.* 47 melodies, y compris des Auvres de Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart et plus.* L'audio en ligne contient tous les exercices et toutes les pieces This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. There are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers. The online audio features all of the exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment. * Uses melodies and pieces to introduce technique and fundamentals.* Includes scales in A, D, G, and C; slurs, accents,and staccato bowing.* 47 melodies, including works by Bach, Beethoven,Brahms, Mozart, and more.* Online audio contains all exercises and pieces.

ISBN 9781619112261. The Student Violinist's Guide to Music Theory contains twenty familiar children's songs in a workbook format that provides an enjoyable way for Suzuki and Traditional students to improve music reading skills and learn basic music theory. In order to solve the mystery of each missing song title, students learn to read meter and key signatures, count basic note and rest values, clap rhythm patterns and read musical alphabet names. Students are led through the keys of A, D and G major, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 meter and more. The excitement of solving each mystery draws students into the material and propels them through the book. The songs, including one canon and three rounds, build performance skills and may be used for recitals.

ISBN 9781610650359. This valuable supplement has been written to present essential scales and scale studies for the beginning student. The scales are presented in various rhythms and patterns, including arpeggios. All of the various patterns presented can be used with each scale. The fingerings included present viable ways to approach the scales, but other fingerings can be explored. Various rhythms and bowings may also be applied to practicing the scales. All major scales are presented in two and three octave patterns. All minor scales are presented in three octave patterns. Chromatic scales of two and three octaves are also included. These scales can form an important part of any violin student's practice.

ISBN 9781619113442. Killer Technique: Fiddle presents exercises designed to develop fluid left hand and bow technique. The exercises reinforce fundamental playing movements and stretch the reader's command of the instrument. First the left hand and the bow hand are singled out, addressed individually via exercises featuring a variety of permutations and combinations across the strings and up the fingerboard; next, coordination between the hands is given attention through exercises using both hands simultaneously. These exercises will allow players to improve their speed, accuracy and agility, gaining increased control of and facility on the violin. The exercises can be used as daily studies for fiddlers of any level.

ISBN 9781609741167. Beau Solo is a collection of 12 Cajun fiddle tunes transcribed from Michael Doucet's CD of the same name. Selections include Grand Tasso, Valse Acadienne, One-Step d'Amedee, Valse a Pop McGee, Blues Acadiens, Grand Mamou, Chez Varise Connor, La Betaille, Gigue d'Acadie, Two-Step d'Ambrose, La Valse d'Auguste Breaux, and Wade's Waltz.

ISBN 9781609749538. Teacher and recording artist Craig Duncan has penned yet another excellent solo collection for the violin student. These solos are well within the capabilities of the beginning violin student playing in first position. The compositions feature works by Bartok, Purcell, Haydn, von Gluck, Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Kabalevsky, Beethoven, Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, and Dandrieu. Keyboard accompaniment is included. These pieces are excellent for recitals or contests, and can be used to teach important techniques.