SKU: AP.1-ADV14771

UPC: 805095147711. English.

A new and exciting way for viola players to learn and practice basic jazz style. Easy Jazz Conception: Viola Book & CD set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Mark Feldman on violin along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section, and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the CD, and learn basic jazz style first hand.

SKU: FH.VAE1

ISBN 978-1-55440-574-9.

This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. One outstanding volume of Orchestral Excerpts includes a wealth of excerpts from Level 7 through ARCT that are often greater in length than standard audition fare. Students will achieve a better understanding of great symphonic literature and learn more about the style of each composer by playing each excerpt in context. This book encourages more successful auditions and better-educated orchestral performers.
Level 5:
Etude in F Major, op. 45, book 2, no. 42 - Wohlfahrt, Franz
Ballet Variation - Geringas, Yaakov
The Bee's Knees! - Cohen, Mary
Arpeggio Study - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret Banwell
Etude in C Minor - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo
Level 6:
Etude in D Minor, op. 45, book 2, no. 47 - Wohlfahrt, Franz
Etude No. 2 in F Major - Kreutzer, Rodolphe
Etude in C Minor, op. 21, no. 73 - Campagnoli, Bartolomeo
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 3 (Fermete d'archet) - Mazas, Jacques-Fereol
Etude in G Minor - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo
Level 7:
Wild Fire - Cohen, Mary
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 8 (Division of the Bow in the Cantilena) - Mazas, Jacques-Fereol
Etude in A Minor, op. 37, no. 10 - Dont, Jakob
Etude in D Major - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo
Melodious Double Stops No. 17 - Trott, Josephine
Level 8:
Double Stopping and Simple Chords - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret Banwell
Caprice in E flat Major, op. 3, no. 5 - Fiorillo, Federigo
Etude No. 12 in D Minor - Kreutzer, Rodolphe
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 30 (Ronde villageoise) - Mazas, Jacques-Fereol
Polonaise and Trio, op. 18, no. 2 - Campagnoli, Bartolomeo
Etude in D Major - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo.