Selected from the 2016-2019 syllabus-This album contains nine pieces from ABRSM?s 2016?2019 Grade 2 Violin syllabus. Key features:   three pieces from each of Lists A B and C appealing and varied repertoire carefully edited and clearly presented throughout helpful information about the pieces and the exam All of the pieces on the Grade 2 syllabus have been recorded by ABRSM examinersSimon Jones and Hilary Sturt. The duo recordings and playalong practice tracks are available on CD ? as part of the Violin Exam Pieces with CD package ? or as downloads from www.abrsm.org/audioshop.   About the series: A selection of nine pieces from the ABRSM Violin syllabus at Grades 1 to 8 covering lists A B

Selected from the 2016-2019 syllabus-This album contains nine pieces from ABRSM?s 2016?2019 Grade 4 Violin syllabus. Key features:   three pieces from each of Lists A B and C appealing and varied repertoire carefully edited and clearly presented throughout helpful information about the pieces and the exam All of the pieces on the Grade 4 syllabus have been recorded by ABRSM examinerHilary Sturt former ABRSM scholar Benjamin Baker and jazz violinist Christian Garrick. The duo recordings and playalong practice tracks are available on CD ? as part of the Violin Exam Pieces with CD package ? or asdownloads from www.abrsm.org/audioshop.   About the series: A selection of nine pieces from the ABRSM Violin syllabus at Grades 1 to 8 covering lists A B

Baroque Violin Pieces is a four-volume graded anthology which acts as an introduction to the style and repertoire of Baroque music for solo Violin and Continuo. The editor's aim has been to select immediately attractive pieces which are at the same time of educational value in style and technique. The contents of each volume are arranged roughly in order of difficulty. The pieces in this volume Book 1 are of Grade 2 standard and progress in difficulty over the first three books. This volume has been edited by Richard Jones. The solo violin part is also included on a separate insert.

Another tremendous compilation of fabulous Violin Sonatas from the Eighteenth Century. Featuring three works by Francesco Geminiani Antonio Vivaldi and Richard Jones set for Violin and Keyboard instrument accompaniment. Ideal for intermediate level repertoire these are wonderful examples all from the golden age of Violin music.

Scales and arpeggios while often tiring are crucial for developing the correct bowing and fingering techniques on the Violin. Scales And Arpeggios For The Violin is designed for students preparing for all examinations of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music however it is of great use for any student of the Violin looking to improve their technique. Grouped into three sections the exercises increase in difficulty as new concept and requirements are introduced and so guide students through the grades making this book a handy practice tool for many years to come. Although the book follows the board examination expectations candidates are urged to always check the current syllabus in case changes have been made.

Selected from the 2016-2019 syllabus-This album contains nine pieces from ABRSM?s 2016?2019 Grade 7 Violin syllabus. Key features:   three pieces from each of Lists A B and C appealing and varied repertoire carefully edited and clearly presented throughout helpful information about the pieces and the exam All of the pieces on the Grade 7 syllabus have been recorded by former ABRSM scholarsBenjamin Baker and Katie Stillman young concert artist Magdalena Loth-Hill and jazz violinist Christian Garrick. The duo recordings and playalong practice tracks are available on CD ? as part of the ViolinExam Pieces with CD package ? or as downloads from www.abrsm.org/audioshop.   About the series: A selection of nine pieces from the ABRSM Violin syllabus at Grades 1 to 8 covering lists A B

Für Violine und Orchester Op. 64-Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto op. 64 is a key work of the 19th century adhering to the classical style of Beethoven while pointing the way to the romantic ethos of Brahms. It has long been known that Mendelssohn performed the work with three soloists in succession: Ferdinand David who worked closely with the composer during its composition and played it at the premi?re; the ‘child prodigy’ Joseph Joachim; and Hubert L?onard a young Belgian virtuoso about whom little is known.As proof sheets for the Violin Concerto in E minor were long considered lost it could be described as somewhat of a sensation when proofs for the soloviolin part resurfaced together with a letter from Mendelssohn to L?onard.The letter informs us that the composer invited L?onard to his home in Frankfurt in order to make his acquaintance. It was already known that Mendelssohn had given proof sheets to David; now we know that he also gave some to L?onard.The recently discovered proofs reveal how L?onard played the concerto with Mendelssohn on that memorable evening in February 1845. Besides containing bowing marks and fingering they also show how L?onard executed shifts of position and where he employed open strings. Furthermore modifications made to dynamic markings and additional legato bowing are shown.It is safe to assume that all of this was done with Mendelssohn’s approval. That the young violinist made a positive impression on the composer is confirmed in the latter’s correspondence following their joint performance. Mendelssohn is full of praise for L?onard’s playing and offers to lend his support in finding employment in Germany.This revised edition of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto (only the orchestral parts remain unchanged) includes a separate booklet on performance practice.The editor Clive Brown is an acknowledged expert on Romantic performance practice.- New source situation owing to recently rediscovered proofs- Revised Urtext edition- With a separate booklet on performance practice (BA9060) (Eng/Ger)- Full score in the revised early and late (popular) versions (BA9099)

Selected from the 2016-2019 syllabus-This album contains nine pieces from ABRSM?s 2016?2019 Grade 5 Violin syllabus. Key features:   three pieces from each of Lists A B and C appealing and varied repertoire carefully edited and clearly presented throughout helpful information about the pieces and the exam All of the pieces on the Grade 5 syllabus have been recorded by former ABRSM scholarsBenjamin Baker and Katie Stillman young concert artist Magdalena Loth-Hill and jazz violinist Christian Garrick. The duo recordings and playalong practice tracks are available on CD ? as part of the ViolinExam Pieces with CD package ? or as downloads from www.abrsm.org/audioshop.   About the series: A selection of nine pieces from the ABRSM Violin syllabus at Grades 1 to 8 covering lists A B

Violin Play-Along Volume 77-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. With the melody and lyrics included in the book you may also choose to sing along. The audio includes playback tools to let you slow down or loop the tracks to help with practicing. This volume includes the songs: 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' 'It Came upon the Midnight Clear' 'O Come All Ye Faithful' 'O Come O Come Emmanuel' 'O Holy Night' 'Silent Night' 'We Three Kings of Orient Are' and 'What Child Is This?'.

Music Minus One Violin-Here are many of the best-loved melodies by the 'three B's' for violin and orchestra. Suitable for a range of technical levels they will challenge and delight any violinist amateur student or professional for years to come. The solo parts are performed by American violinist Geoffrey Applegate then you take his place in these beautiful classics alongside maestro Emil Kahn and the Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel) then a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist. Includes: BRAHMS- Arioso Sleeper's Awake Come Sweet Death Gigue BEETHOVEN - Moonlight Sonata Prometheus In God's Honor BRAHMS - 3 Waltzes Lullaby Hungarian Dance No. 2. Performed by Geoffrey Applegate violin Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn

Violin Sonata was commissioned by the Carnegie Hall in New York as part of its centennial celebrations in 1991 and first performed on 3rd February of that year by Michelle Makarski and Brent McMunn. It is arelatively diffident three movement work exploring heavy tortuous sentiments without becoming overpowering. The Piano part sets up a series of repeating ostinati with some interesting jazz influences and chord progressions which the Violin part cleverly plays against. Anthony Davis (b. 1951) is an American composer and pianist. His recordings and compositions cover both jazz and modern classical styles but he is best known for hismodern political operas such as X based on the life of Malcolm X.

New methods to practice and improve shifting positionsWith brief descriptions in three languages (Cz/Ger/Eng)Advanced level of difficultyThese exercises are intended for violinists who have a basic knowledge of shifting positions and how to play double stops. At first fixed positions and shifting are practised separately from one another in one and two part combinations. In the second volume these two techniques are combined and consolidated.The aim of these studies or études is to improve left-hand techniques enabling the student to execute shifting positions with greater confidence. Gola?s Violin Technique should accompany the violinist throughout his career.The authorZden kGola (*1929) studied at the Brunn Janá ek Academy and was subsequently Professor of Violin at the Music Conservatory in Ostrava. In 1966 he emigrated to Sweden where he made a name for himself as orchestral musician concert master and soloist as well as pedagogue. He is the author of numerous educational works.Also availableVolume 1: BA 9550

Melodic Studies Revised by Georges Catherine-Melodic Studies is the third in a series of three volumes of studies for the Violin. Compiled in 1878 by Auguste Samie the studies allow students to work on basic technical concepts such as articulation bowing and rhythm. The 15 exercises in Melodic Studies each helpfully contain a title indicating the focus of the exercise followed by clear instructions regarding technique. Moreover this edition of 60 Studies is revised and annotated by Georges Catherine popular contemporary violinist and arranger. Edits by Catherine include bowing marks fingerings articulation dynamicsand performance directions. Containing input by two prolific figures of the Violin Melodic Studies is an obligatory guide for beginners of the instrument.

Fifteen of the most popular carols arranged for Trumpet Clarinet Recorder Saxophone and Violin. A great resource for the music group this Holiday season. Favourite Carols For Violin includes Away In AManger See Amid The Winter's Snow O Come All Ye Faithful I Saw Three Ships O Little Town Of Bethlehem The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came In The Bleak Midwinter The First Nowell Silent Night Once In Royal David's City Good King Wenceslas Angels From The Realms Of Glory While Shepherds Watched Christians awake! andHark the herald-angels sing.