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

A fantastic collection of 14 classical showstoppers arranged for beginner to intermediate players. Bringing together well-known classics in varied styles from the Baroque period to the twentieth century, this versatile repertoire book includes an inspirational CD and duet parts: everything needed to give a great performance. Anyone can take centre stage and stand in the spotlight with Abracadabra Performance Pieces. This brand new book is the latest addition to the best-selling Abracadabra series, offering approachable longer arrangements with fantastic backing tracks - ideal for concert performances or simply for more musical fun. The 14 pieces showcase an array of classical favourites, from Purcell and Handel to Bizet and Bartok, and are suitable for beginner to intermediate players (Grade 1-3). The CD contains specially recorded performances and supportive backing tracks that are guaranteed to bring extra sparkle to any performance. Four pieces also include a duet part for teachers or fellow players. / Violon