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The Creative Violinist: Integrating Technique and Music through Improvisation
A new approach to studying the violin in order to become a well-rounded and creative musician
Written for violin and viola students—and their teachers—this book is a hands-on, write-all-over-it, spill-coffee-on-it workbook for integrating musicianship and technique through improvisation. It will benefit beginners through advanced players, even professionals.
The creative approach to musical elements and technique in this book can help improve facility and expression for written music; empower participation with musicians playing in improvisation-based approaches such as blues, country, or rock; and even provide a springboard to dive into the deep waters of jazz.
Written for violin and viola students—and their teachers—this book is a hands-on, write-all-over-it, spill-coffee-on-it workbook for integrating musicianship and technique through improvisation. It will benefit beginners through advanced players, even professionals.
The creative approach to musical elements and technique in this book can help improve facility and expression for written music; empower participation with musicians playing in improvisation-based approaches such as blues, country, or rock; and even provide a springboard to dive into the deep waters of jazz.
141 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 28, 2013
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Christopher Brooks
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June 16, 2017
interesting. I
AS a new comer of the violin I spend a lot of time reading. I must say this is one of the most interesting. I rated a 5 because the material is exceptional even thou I may have to read certain chapters more than once. I am incorporating techniques in my practice sessions . Highly recommend
AS a new comer of the violin I spend a lot of time reading. I must say this is one of the most interesting. I rated a 5 because the material is exceptional even thou I may have to read certain chapters more than once. I am incorporating techniques in my practice sessions . Highly recommend
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