New Directions for Strings - Violin Book 2 emphasises the expansion of students' musical horizons through the reinforcement of the US National Standards for Musical Education. Specific activities include theory improvisation and composition as well as singing. History and culture notes throughout the book increase students' knowledge of various composers and musical styles.New Directions for Strings represents the first method ever written by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instruments. With more than 100 years of combined teaching experience the authors of New Directions® for Strings explore manynew directions including equal integration of all the instruments a tetrachord-based approach to support proper development of the left hand and ensemble opportunities that occur throughout the book.Based on more than 100 years of combined teaching experienceWritten by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instrumentsSupplemental music by Soon Hee Newbold and Elliot Del BorgoIncludes 2 Play-Along CDs with each student book and the Teacher's Manual

For more than a century, violinists have played jazz, swing, blues and similar improvisational styles. With its rich tone, considerable range, and bowed rhythms and phrasing, the violin offers a unique opportunity for a creative and personal statement as a musician. This book presents a broad sampling of the styles of major jazz violinists, from blues to bebop, from jug band to jazzgrass, from big-band swing to Texas swing. Tunes represent the styles of Stéphane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith, Eddie South, Mark O'Connor, Benny Thomasson, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Darol Anger. Helpful jazz theory sections with exercises alternate with tunes that show how the theory works in practice. This book has two objectives: first, to present a broad, roughly chronological sampling of major jazz violinists and the styles associated with them, and secondly, to introduce the basics of jazz theory as applied to the violin. Whether consciously or intuitively, through critical listening or by practicing jazz patterns and exercises, the more knowledge of jazz you acquire, the better you will be able to think about the content of your playing without being bound by technical and theoretical aspects. This anthology was written to help provide that foundation. Interspersed with pragmatic jazz theory lessons, you'll find 28 original tunes in the style of various jazz violin luminaries. The book ends with an extensive discography of recommended jazz recordings with a violin focus. Mandolinists as well as other instrumentalists will find a wealth of useful information in this outstanding collection. Delightful broadcast-quality recordings of the repertoire are available online. Includes access to online audio. Written for intermediate to advanced violinists.

Par ASCH GLENN / REINER DAVID. For more than a century, violinists have played jazz, swing, blues and similar improvisational styles. With its rich tone, considerable range, and bowed rhythms and phrasing, the violin offers a unique opportunity for a creative and personal statement as a musician. This book presents a broad sampling of the styles of major jazz violinists, from blues to bebop, from jug band to jazzgrass, from big-band swing to Texas swing. Tunes represent the styles of Stéphane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith, Eddie South, Mark O'Connor, Benny Thomasson, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Darol Anger. Helpful jazz theory sections with exercises alternate with tunes that show how the theory works inpractice. This book has two objectives: first, to present a broad, roughly chronological sampling of major jazz violinists and the styles associated with them, and secondly, to introduce the basics of jazz theory as applied to the violin. Whether consciously or intuitively, through critical listening or by practicing jazz patterns and exercises, the more knowledge of jazz you acquire, the better you will be able to think about the content of your playing without being bound by technical and theoretical aspects. This anthology was written to help provide that foundation. Interspersed with pragmatic jazz theory lessons, you'll find 28 original tunes in the style of various jazz violin luminaries. The book ends with an extensive discography of recommended jazz recordings with a violin focus. Mandolinists as well as other instrumentalists will find a wealth of useful information in this outstanding collection. Delightful broadcast-quality recordings of the repertoire are available online. Includes access to online audio. Written for intermediate to advanced violinists. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Jazz / Recueil / Violon

Violin 1 And 2-This collection contains 14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland in a variety of styles including jigs reels hornpipes slip jigs strathspeys waltzes and airs. The harmonies are written so thatvarious combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. The violin book includes two violin parts with guitar chords and piano accompaniment. All of the Celtic Tunesfor Solo and Ensemble books (Violin Viola and Cello/Bass) are written as ensemble books so they can be played as solo books or together as ensemble.

The purpose of this violinist songbook is to provide the beginning violinist with a repertoire of 24 of the most familiar and beloved tunes ever written. There are several great folk songs of America and other lands. Theycontinue to bring pleasure and knowledge as a link to the past. All the songs are written specifically for violin utilizing dynamics expression markings and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortablerange suitable for the beginning violinist. Guitar chord symbols appear above each melody; however the chords may be played by banjo ukulele autoharp and chord organ. Included are: Irish Songs Folk Songs AmericanHymns Spirituals and Classics. This song book is an ideal supplement to 'Violin Method' (MB93474) published by Mel Bay Publications Inc. All the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts recitals and contests.

This collection contains 16 traditional fiddling tunes from across North America. They are arranged in a theme and variation format typical of American fiddling. The authentic fiddling style harmonies are written so that variouscombinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Included are two violin parts and piano accompaniment. American Fiddle Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books are written asensemble books so they can be played as solo books with piano accompaniment or together as ensemble.

Compare Notes is a beautifully written work for Violin with a fantastic interlocking Piano accompaniment. Written by Nico Muhly this piece beautifully expresses the range of both instruments.The work was commissioned by the McKim Fund in the Library of Congress for Daniel Hope & Jeffrey Kahane.

The three works for violin and piano were written over a period of almost two years during 1943 and 1944. Away from the bustle of London where Busch had lived before ill-health began to plague him he was able to composeproductively at his home in Woolacombe Devon. Works from this time included the Suite for Cello and Piano; a number of songs written for Henry Cummings Peter Pears and his long-time collaborator Sinclair Logan; his ViolinConcerto was left unfinished by his untimely death in January 1945.Busch left the three pieces as separate works and as such may be performed separately or if performed as a suite may be presented in anyorder.Durations:Cantilena 2 minutesCaprice 2 ½ minutesLacrimosa 4 minutes

Studies Op. 8-A fundamental pedagogical work from a superb Violin teacherWith methodological notes by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger)Moderate level of difficulty.Šev k’s œuvre covers every area of Violin technique from the elementary level to special exercises on individual technical problems all the way to analytical studies of the best-known Violin concertos. One of his most important pedagogical works is his opus 8 written between 1892 and 1895.This volume of exercises is devoted to changes of position and preparatory studies for scales over three octaves (in 3rds 6ths octaves and 10ths). Our new edition is based essentially on the original print issued in the early 20th century and on sources from Šev k’s posthumous papers. The editor Jaroslav Foltýn is professor of Violin at Prague Conservatory a position once held by Šev k himself.Already published:Otakar Šev kSchool of Violin Technique Op.1Book 1: BA 9552Book 2: BA 9553Book 3: BA 9554Book 4: BA 9555School of Bowing Technique Op. 2Book 1: BA 9591Book 2: BA 9592Book 3: BA 9593

Method-Practical Method For The Violin is a series of 5 method books for beginner Violin students. Book One focuses on open strings and easy tones on each string with preliminary exercises and pieces. Some exercises are written as duets with the second part scored for the Violin teacher allowing the student to develop their ensemble playing and gain confidence. Christian Heinrich Hohmann (1811-1861) was a Frankish composer and pedagogue. Despite writing many pieces for Piano and Organ he is best remembered today for his educational Violin works.

Red Cover-Alan Bullard: Violin Prep Test - ABRSM is a revised version of the Preparatory Test for Violin; new version Violin Prep Test effective from January 2001 which is designed to be taken by violinists who have been playing for a few terms.It contains all that the player will need to take the test apart from the 'own choice piece'.Alan Bullard: Violin Prep Test - ABRSM enables pupils to practise and demonstrate important musical skills such as a sense of pitch and rhythm controlled and even playing accuracy and quality of tone.The book has been written in 'child-friendly' language attractively presented andincludes entertaining illustrations and a fun page.

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824) was an Italian composer and virtuoso violinist. His 29 Violin concertos were heavily influenced by his work with various opera companies and are known for their pleasing song-like melody lines.His Violin Concerto No. 23 In G Major was written in c.1794. Originally scored for Violin and Orchestra it has been arranged here for Violin and Piano.

Nico Muhly's A Long Line for solo Violin and Electronics. 'A Long Line for solo Violin and Electronics was written for violinist Erik Carlson and was originally meant for performance as part of VisionIntoArt's 2003 show Democrazy. The piece is built around a series of chords played by Electric Organ and articulated by Bass Clarinet and Bass Drum. These chords gradually shorten over the length of the piece as the Violin sings a long line over the texture. Towards the end of the piece the Violin is instructed to play a pattern of fast notes 'like a string exercise but extremely expressively.' - NicoMuhly Download the pre-recorded element  HERE . If you encounter any problems please email promotion@musicsales.co.uk .

Willem Ten Have (1831 - 1924) was a Dutch violinist and composer who studied under Charles De Beriot before spending the remainder of his long life in France. He wrote around 40 published works mostly for solo Violin or Violin and Piano. The Capriccio for Violin and Piano (Op. 24) was probably written at some point in the 1870s or 1880s while Ten Have was a Professor at the University of Lyon.