Jazz Fiddle Wizard Junior, Book 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786693443)

Jazz Fiddle Wizard Jr. is designed for beginning to intermediate middleand high school violinists in the tradition of the parent method, Jazz Fiddle Wizard--a break-through approach for string players who want to learn to improvise within the jazz style. No step is left out in this sequentially arranged introduction to the role of rhythm, call and response, articulation, scales, and chord changes in jazz improvisation. The exercises are turned into catchy tunes arranged to work in any configuration of string groups. That is, three -part arrangements for each tune may be played with any number of likeinstruments or in conjunction with Jazz Viola Wizard Jr. and Jazz Cello Wizard Jr. books. Suitable as a self-instruction book or for use in private and/or group string instruction, Jazz Fiddle Wizard Jr. contains piano accompaniment parts as well as audio that provides a full rhythm section accompaniment for every exercise and tune. The appropriate tone and style are modeled by the author's performances of more than 50 sample exercises and improvised solos. Includes access to online audio.

Author: Martin Norgaard
ISBN-10: 0786693444
ISBN-13: 9780786693443
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Language: English
Published: 11/17/2015
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.50d