Edward Huws Jones’ popular series of traditional fiddle repertoire now available with expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colourful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. These generous collections of authentic music some familiar some more exotic but all of it faithfully arranged enable you to create your own ceilidh bluegrass club or charanga band.The violin edition includes optional easy violin part and guitar chords whilst the complete edition also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is highly flexible which means themusic can be played as solos duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles.Edwards Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.

Aerobics & Warm Ups for Fiddlers & Violinists is not for the sophisticated violinist with years of classical training. It has been created especially for the more casual player who is sincerely interested in getting maximumbenefit from a minimum of effort. Aerobics & Warm Ups for Fiddlers & Violinists helps to fill this need for technical studies applicable to both the worlds of classical violin and fiddling. I first tested these scales andexercises on myself for six months faithfully using them for about 20 minutes as warm ups to my daily practice. I was rewarded with a definite improvement in my technique. I was actually surprised to see my dexterity grow as Icharted my metronomic progress on a calendar. I remember thinking 'I will never be able to play faster than this.' But then a couple of weeks later I would indeed climb a notch higher! Through the years I have used theseexercises in countless fiddle workshops and with private students. The letters of thanks and positive feedback from students who were thrilled with improved fiddle technique have brought me great satisfaction. I sincerely believethat these exercises when faithfully practiced will help violinists improve their playing skills. The exercises will help develop and strengthen muscles used for finger dexterity clarity of notes tone bowing arm control intonation double stops and a flexible bowing arm wrist. Companion free Audio Tracks available online.

This book is part of a string series arranged for violin viola and cello. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book features a specially designed piano accompaniment that can be easily played by a teacher or intermediate piano student and a carefully crafted removeable part complete with bowings articulations and keys well suited for the level 2-3 player. A fully orchestrated accompaniment CD is included. Each song on the CD includes a DEMO track which features a live string performance followed by the PLAY-ALONG track by itself. This book is also part of a Lord Of The Ringsinstrumental series written for flute clarinet alto sax tenor sax trumpet horn in F and trombone.

The Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Op.103 was written in 1958 and is yet another superb orchestral work by Edmund Rubbra. Typically this is a work that calls more on musicality than on virtuosity although Rubbra knew the violin well for having long partnered his wife and for having long played in a trio with William Pleeth. Rubbra's familiarity with the instrument certainly helped him avoiding technical ‘tricks’ and concentrating his creative energies more on an inward-looking solo part than an outward-dashing virtuosic one!This is an arrangement for Solo Violin with Piano Accompaniment. The solo violin part is also included on a separate insert.

16 Concert Pieces For Violin And Piano-Solo Time For Violin is a three-volume series of concert pieces for the intermediate to the more advanced level violinist. Featuring arrangements or original pieces by these award-winning authors each volume introduces styles and techniques from the Baroque to the modern age. They cover keys and technical challenges suited to the level while providing sophisticated repertoire for the developing performer.A graded series of pieces ranging from intermediate to more advanced levels.16 pieces in each book displaying an exciting variety of styles and techniques and drawn from the Baroque to the modern era. Carefully selected and arrangedby the award-winning authors of the Fiddle Time series. Helpful fingering and bowing suggestions plus informative notes on the pieces and performance techniques. Idiomatic Piano part and CD backing tracks with each book. A selection of full performances available online.

Performed by Geoffrey Applegate violin Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Here in a special album designed specifically for the violinist in the earlier stages of technical mastery we have compiled much of the best literature and favorite selections for the violin. Specifically selected for the easiest keys on the violin and with a minimum of fancy finger - or bow - work these magical classics from Offenbach's legendary Barcarolle to Tchaikovsky's Chanson Triste will bring a challenging and rewarding collection of short and medium-length concert-piece masterworks to inspire your development on the violin. Noted American violinistGeoffrey Applegate performs these pieces with grace and subtlety. Study his masterful interpretations and then as he steps aside learn and perform them against the magnificent backdrop of the Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra conducted by Emil Kahn. This is quite simply a treasure-trove of beautiful violin classics which you will come back to again and again - even after you've established yourself as the next virtuoso! Includes a music score printed on high-quality ivory paper and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in stereo; then a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist.

A Dozen A Day books have long been the favourite pre-practice technical exercises for young pianists. Now these classic warm-up exercises are available for violin too!Complete with audio backing tracks on the included CD A Dozen A Day for Violin helps develop and maintain good fingering and bowing technique the basis for all good playing.Suddenly violin practice has become more rewarding... and a lot more enjoyable!

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 '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 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 are many 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 ever for 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 sample solos. Audio available for download online.

Playing in groups is good fun rewarding and essential training from the earliest stages. With this book individual pupils can get together for ensemble sessions with or without the teacher playing along. Compiled and edited by Peter Mountain  Fiddler's Three Violin Book 1 presents twenty-eight arrangements for Violin trio including: Old King Cole Amazing Grace Dance of the Hours William Tell Lavender Blue Yankee Doodle and many more! All three parts on the same pages.

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 4 Violin pieces including Hindu Song (Rimsky-Korsakov) Sometime Maybe (Wedgwood) and Fly me to the Moon (Howard).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.

21 Pieces for Flexible String Ensemble-String Time Starters is an exciting new ensemble collection for beginner strings from the authors of the award-winning Fiddle Time series. A prequel to 'String Time Joggers' this collection provides inventive and enjoyable ensemble repertoire for groups of all sizes. This volume contains 21 pieces for Violin. 21 easy characterful ensemble pieces plus fun warm ups. Flexible scoring for Violin Viola Cello and Double Bass with Piano or CD accompaniment - from duets in any combination to large ensembles. The level approximately corresponds to the Starters books for Violin Viola and Cello - some parts use open strings only some use open strings and first fingers and some use all fingers catering for groups of mixed ability. Pupil books for Violin Viola Cello and Double Bass with lively illustrations. Teacher's book with score including Piano part and a CD with performances and backing tracks for all pieces. Full performances and backing tracks also available to download from the Companion Website.

A unique approach to the boredom of scales and arpeggios that combines fun and games with the essential technical requirements. John Allan's I Hate Scales ...except when I Have fun is a novel and unique approach to help remove the boredom from scales and arpeggios. Innovative and imaginative this combination of fun and games with essential technical requirements this method will interest and inspire young players to practice and aid learning of one of the less attractive facets of learning an instrument. Includes a game and spinner duets for teacher and student and enjoyable pieces to play and learn. This volume is for Violinists working toward their Grade 1examinations. Board syllabuses for ABRSM Guildhall School Trinity College and LCM are all covered.Grade: 1

The Red Violin Caprices are derived from John Corigliano's music for 'The Red Violin' which received the 1999 academy Award for Best Original Score. Arranged for solo violin suitable for advanced players. Edited by JoshuaBell.