Jazz in the Classics for Violin – Book 1 offers an imaginative blend of classical music and jazz influences, creating an enjoyable collection that helps violinists explore new rhythms, styles, and musical ideas while developing essential performance skills.

Key Features:

• Blends classical and jazz musical styles

• Introduces swing rhythms and syncopation

• Develops stylistic awareness and flexibility

• Encourages expressive and creative playing

• Suitable for developing violinists

• Reinforces technique through enjoyable repertoire

• Ideal for lessons and recitals

• Expands contemporary violin repertoire

• Fun and educational crossover collection

• Excellent introduction to jazz-inspired violin playing

Jazz Fiddle Wizard Junior for Violin with CD is an enjoyable introduction to jazz-inspired violin playing for younger musicians. Featuring engaging pieces and an accompanying CD, it helps students develop essential musical skills while exploring the fun and excitement of jazz.

Key Features:

• Created for young violinists

• Includes accompanying CD

• Introduces jazz and fiddle styles

• Features fun and accessible repertoire

• Develops rhythm and musical expression

• Encourages creativity and confidence

• Includes play-along and demonstration tracks

• Ideal for lessons and practice

• Suitable for beginner and developing players

• A fun introduction to jazz violin music and performance

Jazz Rock for Two: 10 Duets for Violins by Richard Jasinski is an energetic collection of violin duets that blends the excitement of rock with the creativity of jazz. Published by Jasinski Music Publications, it offers violinists a fun and rewarding ensemble experience.

Key Features:

• By Richard Jasinski

• Published by **Jasinski Music Publications

• 10 duets for two violins

• Combines jazz and rock styles

• Develops ensemble and listening skills

• Encourages rhythmic confidence and stylistic versatility

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Ideal for lessons, recitals, and workshops

• Contemporary and engaging repertoire

• Excellent for violin duo performance and study

Easy Jazz Conception for Violin is a practical and engaging method for learning authentic jazz violin style. Featuring 15 jazz etudes and a professionally recorded CD, it allows players to study, listen, and perform alongside some of today's leading jazz musicians.

Key Features:

• Includes book and CD

• Features 15 jazz etudes for violin

• Based on blues and standard jazz progressions

• Demonstrated by Mark Feldman

• Includes professional play-along tracks

• Develops jazz phrasing and stylistic awareness

• Encourages confident jazz performance

• Suitable for beginner to intermediate jazz students

• Ideal for self-study and lessons

• Excellent introduction to jazz violin techniques and improvisation

The Microjazz Violin Collection 1 by Christopher Norton is a lively collection of 20 pieces that combines classical violin technique with jazz, blues, rock, and funk. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, it provides an enjoyable and educational introduction to contemporary styles.

Key Features:

• By Christopher Norton

• Published by **Boosey & Hawkes

• Part of the Microjazz series

• Includes 20 pieces for violin and keyboard

• Combines classical and contemporary musical styles

• Develops rhythm, articulation, and musical expression

• Includes pull-out accompaniment booklet

• Suitable for beginner and early-intermediate players

• Encourages performance with accompaniment

• Fun and motivating educational repertoire collection

Jazzin' About – Fun Pieces for Violin by Pam Wedgwood is a lively collection of entertaining pieces that introduces violinists to jazz-inspired rhythms and contemporary musical styles. Published by Faber Music, it offers an enjoyable way to develop technique and musicality.

Key Features:

• By Pam Wedgwood

• Published by Faber Music

• Fun pieces for violin

• Inspired by jazz, blues, and ragtime

• Develops rhythm and musical expression

• Introduces syncopation and stylistic playing

• Suitable for beginner to intermediate players

• Ideal for lessons and recitals

• Popular with teachers and students

• A fun addition to modern violin repertoire

Jazzin' Around for Strings is a lively collection of jazz-inspired pieces that introduces string players to the rhythms, styles, and excitement of jazz music. Designed to be both educational and entertaining, it offers a refreshing addition to traditional string repertoire.

Key Features:

• Jazz-inspired music for strings

• Introduces swing and syncopated rhythms

• Develops stylistic awareness and musical expression

• Encourages confident and creative performance

• Suitable for students and developing players

• Ideal for lessons, ensembles, and recitals

• Expands contemporary string repertoire

• Builds rhythm and phrasing skills

• Fun and engaging educational material

• Excellent introduction to jazz playing for string musicians

Let's Rag – 10 Ragtimes for Violin and Piano is a delightful collection of ragtime favourites that brings the energy and charm of early American music to violinists and pianists. This collection features works by Scott Joplin and is both entertaining and educational.

Key Features:

• 10 ragtime pieces for violin and piano

• Features music by Scott Joplin

• Captures the classic ragtime style

• Develops syncopation and rhythmic skills

• Encourages expressive and confident performance

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Ideal for recitals and lessons

• Introduces an important American musical genre

• Fun and engaging repertoire

• Excellent addition to any violin and piano collection