Author: Mimi Rabson
Publisher: Berklee Press Publications
ISBN: 9780876392140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Master harmony on the violin fingerboard! This book will give you the fluency to improvise, play comping (accompanying) parts, add background lines, and deepen your enjoyment of all kinds of music. These exercises and etudes will help you practice arpeggios and comping voicings for commonly used chord progressions, with appropriate fingerings and alternate spellings when needed. You will develop left-hand dexterity and broaden your harmonic understanding and vocabulary. Audio tracks let you hear the exercises and then practice along with an accompanist. You will learn to: Construct the common triads and seventh chords: major, minor, diminished, and minor 7b5; Choose fingering strategies for common chord progressions; Play chords across the strings; Voice-lead chords to transition smoothly and ergonomically; Improvise melodic lines over chord changes; Comp chord patterns using essential rhythmic grooves.
Berklee Violin Arpeggios, Chords, and Etudes - Book with Online Audio by Mimi Rabson
Author: Mimi Rabson
Publisher: Berklee Press Publications
ISBN: 9780876392140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Master harmony on the violin fingerboard! This book will give you the fluency to improvise, play comping (accompanying) parts, add background lines, and deepen your enjoyment of all kinds of music. These exercises and etudes will help you practice arpeggios and comping voicings for commonly used chord progressions, with appropriate fingerings and alternate spellings when needed. You will develop left-hand dexterity and broaden your harmonic understanding and vocabulary. Audio tracks let you hear the exercises and then practice along with an accompanist. You will learn to: Construct the common triads and seventh chords: major, minor, diminished, and minor 7b5; Choose fingering strategies for common chord progressions; Play chords across the strings; Voice-lead chords to transition smoothly and ergonomically; Improvise melodic lines over chord changes; Comp chord patterns using essential rhythmic grooves.
Publisher: Berklee Press Publications
ISBN: 9780876392140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Master harmony on the violin fingerboard! This book will give you the fluency to improvise, play comping (accompanying) parts, add background lines, and deepen your enjoyment of all kinds of music. These exercises and etudes will help you practice arpeggios and comping voicings for commonly used chord progressions, with appropriate fingerings and alternate spellings when needed. You will develop left-hand dexterity and broaden your harmonic understanding and vocabulary. Audio tracks let you hear the exercises and then practice along with an accompanist. You will learn to: Construct the common triads and seventh chords: major, minor, diminished, and minor 7b5; Choose fingering strategies for common chord progressions; Play chords across the strings; Voice-lead chords to transition smoothly and ergonomically; Improvise melodic lines over chord changes; Comp chord patterns using essential rhythmic grooves.
Arranging for Strings
Author: Mimi Rabson
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1540025527
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Learn to use strings in your compositions and arrangements! From romantic chord pads to powerful grooves to gut-wrenching passionate melodies, strings do it all. This book presents time-tested techniques and contemporary developments in writing and arranging for strings. You'll learn strategies for authentic writing in many different styles and find ideas to take your personal sound forward. Discover voicings that work best for each project and explore the intricacies of bowing. Hear articulation approaches from pads to chopping in the online audio examples. See how other composers have used strings to heighten the impact of their music in the written examples. Make your work stand out with the drama and depth that well informed string writing can bring. You will learn: * The tunings, range, and timbres for the violin, viola, cello, and bass, including standard instruments and common variations, including acoustic, electric, and synthesized string instruments and sections * Bowing techniques and possibilities * Characteristic articulations and sounds, such as vibrato, pizzicato, sul tasto, trills, tremolos, and harmonics * Timbral and rhythm effects, such as chop technique, ponticello/feedback, portamento, and falls * String-section arranging techniques, such as melody/countermelody, fills, pads, and comping * Stylistic nuances of genres such as American roots, Celtic, jazz, rock, klezmer, eastern European, Gypsy jazz, and swing * Mic, recording, and live sound techniques for capturing the best string sounds for both acoustic and electric instruments
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1540025527
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Learn to use strings in your compositions and arrangements! From romantic chord pads to powerful grooves to gut-wrenching passionate melodies, strings do it all. This book presents time-tested techniques and contemporary developments in writing and arranging for strings. You'll learn strategies for authentic writing in many different styles and find ideas to take your personal sound forward. Discover voicings that work best for each project and explore the intricacies of bowing. Hear articulation approaches from pads to chopping in the online audio examples. See how other composers have used strings to heighten the impact of their music in the written examples. Make your work stand out with the drama and depth that well informed string writing can bring. You will learn: * The tunings, range, and timbres for the violin, viola, cello, and bass, including standard instruments and common variations, including acoustic, electric, and synthesized string instruments and sections * Bowing techniques and possibilities * Characteristic articulations and sounds, such as vibrato, pizzicato, sul tasto, trills, tremolos, and harmonics * Timbral and rhythm effects, such as chop technique, ponticello/feedback, portamento, and falls * String-section arranging techniques, such as melody/countermelody, fills, pads, and comping * Stylistic nuances of genres such as American roots, Celtic, jazz, rock, klezmer, eastern European, Gypsy jazz, and swing * Mic, recording, and live sound techniques for capturing the best string sounds for both acoustic and electric instruments
My Fair Lady Show Tunes for String Quartet
Author: Mimi Rabson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936604227
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(String Letter Publishing). Fall in love with Eliza DooLittle, as Professor Higgins and Freddy Eynsford-Hill do in the beloved musical My Fair Lady . Freddy's ode to Eliza, "On the Street Where You Live," expresses the rush of emotion that eventually overlows into a gorgeous melody best played with abandon. In contract, "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," in which Higgins muses about missing Eliza, is arranged as a lighthearted cha-cha-cha. Both of these sophisticated string quartet charts are perfect for weddings and other casual events or even as concert encore pieces.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936604227
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(String Letter Publishing). Fall in love with Eliza DooLittle, as Professor Higgins and Freddy Eynsford-Hill do in the beloved musical My Fair Lady . Freddy's ode to Eliza, "On the Street Where You Live," expresses the rush of emotion that eventually overlows into a gorgeous melody best played with abandon. In contract, "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," in which Higgins muses about missing Eliza, is arranged as a lighthearted cha-cha-cha. Both of these sophisticated string quartet charts are perfect for weddings and other casual events or even as concert encore pieces.
Grappelli Licks
Author: Tim Kliphuis
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 9789090271750
Category : Jazz
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Do you want to sound more like the French maestro Stephan Grappelli? Here is the answer. I've selected around 250 classic Grappelli licks for you to learn. Using Simple chord theory and tips for timing and style. You can start these songs instantly. The CD contains samples, solos and backing tracks to practice your new-found skills on.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 9789090271750
Category : Jazz
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Do you want to sound more like the French maestro Stephan Grappelli? Here is the answer. I've selected around 250 classic Grappelli licks for you to learn. Using Simple chord theory and tips for timing and style. You can start these songs instantly. The CD contains samples, solos and backing tracks to practice your new-found skills on.
Contemporary Cello Etudes
Author: Mike Block
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1540021270
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Learn the contemporary techniques and practices of the modern cello. The collection is a vital exploration of 21st-century cello techniques that every contemporary cellist should know when playing music outside of the standard classical repertoire. By exploring techniques such as chopping, pizzicato, improvisation, chords, ornaments, modes, polyrhythmic playing, and more, you will be prepared to play in a variety of contexts, including folk, rock, funk, jazz, world music and accompanying yourself while singing. Compiled and edited by Mike Block, this volume of etudes contains pieces composed by: Ashley Bathgate * Mike Block * Stephen Braun * Rufus Cappadocia * Rushad Eggleston * Erik Friedlander * Eugene Friesen * Natalie Has * Giovanni Sollima * Mark Summer * Jacob Szekley * Matt Turner * Jeffrey Zeigler.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1540021270
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Learn the contemporary techniques and practices of the modern cello. The collection is a vital exploration of 21st-century cello techniques that every contemporary cellist should know when playing music outside of the standard classical repertoire. By exploring techniques such as chopping, pizzicato, improvisation, chords, ornaments, modes, polyrhythmic playing, and more, you will be prepared to play in a variety of contexts, including folk, rock, funk, jazz, world music and accompanying yourself while singing. Compiled and edited by Mike Block, this volume of etudes contains pieces composed by: Ashley Bathgate * Mike Block * Stephen Braun * Rufus Cappadocia * Rushad Eggleston * Erik Friedlander * Eugene Friesen * Natalie Has * Giovanni Sollima * Mark Summer * Jacob Szekley * Matt Turner * Jeffrey Zeigler.
Jazz Ukulele
Author: Abe Lagrimas, Jr.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495026213
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Play jazz ukulele! Learn the essential theory, concepts, and techniques to perform jazz. This book will help you to understand and play jazz harmonies and tension substitutions, and the principles for improvisation and accompanying other musicians. It includes traditional notation and tablature, and also introduces additional types of notation common in jazz. The accompanying online audio lets you hear the concepts and then practice them along with a jazz combo. By the end of the book, you will be able to play jazz ukulele in ensemble and solo settings.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495026213
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Play jazz ukulele! Learn the essential theory, concepts, and techniques to perform jazz. This book will help you to understand and play jazz harmonies and tension substitutions, and the principles for improvisation and accompanying other musicians. It includes traditional notation and tablature, and also introduces additional types of notation common in jazz. The accompanying online audio lets you hear the concepts and then practice them along with a jazz combo. By the end of the book, you will be able to play jazz ukulele in ensemble and solo settings.
Berklee Jazz Bass
Author: Rich Appleman
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 149507076X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Learn the art of jazz bass. Whether you are new to playing jazz or wish to hone your skills, and whether you play acoustic or electric bass, this book will help you expand your basic technique to create interesting and grooving bass lines and melodically interesting solos. Included are 166 audio tracks of demonstrations and play-alongs, featuring a complete jazz combo playing bass lines and solos over standard jazz progressions.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 149507076X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Learn the art of jazz bass. Whether you are new to playing jazz or wish to hone your skills, and whether you play acoustic or electric bass, this book will help you expand your basic technique to create interesting and grooving bass lines and melodically interesting solos. Included are 166 audio tracks of demonstrations and play-alongs, featuring a complete jazz combo playing bass lines and solos over standard jazz progressions.
Beginner Jazz Soloing for Violin
Author: Buster Birch
Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.com
ISBN: 9781789331790
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Beginner Jazz Soloing For Violin teaches a creative method for jazz improvisation that's been road-tested at hundreds of workshops.
Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.com
ISBN: 9781789331790
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Beginner Jazz Soloing For Violin teaches a creative method for jazz improvisation that's been road-tested at hundreds of workshops.
Exotic Scales
Author: Joseph Befumo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976748960
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976748960
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The Berklee Book of Jazz Harmony
Author: Joe Mulholland
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1480360856
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Learn jazz harmony, as taught at Berklee College of Music. This text provides a strong foundation in harmonic principles, supporting further study in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation. It covers basic chord types and their tensions, with practical demonstrations of how they are used in characteristic jazz contexts and an accompanying recording that lets you hear how they can be applied.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1480360856
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Learn jazz harmony, as taught at Berklee College of Music. This text provides a strong foundation in harmonic principles, supporting further study in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation. It covers basic chord types and their tensions, with practical demonstrations of how they are used in characteristic jazz contexts and an accompanying recording that lets you hear how they can be applied.