Jazz Viola Wizard Junior by Martin Norgaard is an engaging introduction to jazz and improvisation for viola. Published by Mel Bay for beginning to intermediate players, it uses progressive exercises, tunes, and play-along accompaniment to develop rhythm, articulation, scales, chord awareness, and creative solo playing.
Key Features:
• Jazz method designed for viola
• Beginning to intermediate level
• Written by Martin Norgaard
• Develops improvisation, rhythm, and jazz style
• Play-along CD included with the CD edition.
• Ideal for lessons, self-study, and ensemble playing
Open the door to jazz improvisation with Jazz Viola Wizard Junior by Martin Norgaard, published by Mel Bay Publications. Designed for beginning to intermediate violists, this 48-page method introduces jazz step by step through rhythm, call and response, articulation, scales, chord changes, and improvisation. The exercises develop into catchy tunes and three-part arrangements that can be combined with the compatible Jazz Fiddle Wizard Junior and Jazz Cello Wizard Junior books. The original edition includes a play-along CD with rhythm-section accompaniments and demonstrations, while current editions provide online audio.
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Musical Benefits:
Joplin Rags for Viola and Piano brings Scott Joplin’s celebrated ragtime style to the viola. Featuring The Entertainer and Bethena in arrangements by Pat Goddard, this collection combines rhythmic challenge with lively, engaging performance repertoire.
Key Features:
• Two classic Scott Joplin works.
• For viola and piano
• Arranged by Pat Goddard
• Approximately Grades 6–7
• Develops rhythm, articulation, and ragtime style
