Swinging Strings for Violin is a lively collection that introduces violinists to the exciting sounds of swing and jazz. Complete with an accompanying CD, it helps players develop rhythmic confidence and stylistic awareness through enjoyable repertoire and professional backing tracks.

Key Features:

• Swing and jazz-inspired music for violin

• Includes accompanying CD

• Features play-along and demonstration tracks

• Develops rhythm, syncopation, and phrasing

• Encourages expressive performance

• Suitable for students and developing players

• Ideal for lessons and recitals

• Expands contemporary repertoire

• Builds confidence in jazz-style playing

• A fun introduction to swing music for violinists

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

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

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

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

Christmas Jazz for Violin by James Rae offers a lively collection of Christmas favourites reimagined in engaging jazz styles. Published by Universal Edition, this book is perfect for violinists seeking a fresh and entertaining approach to holiday music.

Key Features:

• Arranged by James Rae

• Published by Universal Edition

• Jazz arrangements of Christmas favourites

• Introduces swing and syncopated rhythms

• Develops jazz style and phrasing

• Ideal for holiday performances

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Fun and engaging seasonal repertoire

• Combines festive music with jazz influences

• Excellent addition to any violinist's Christmas library

Motown Favourites for Violin brings together a selection of beloved Motown classics arranged for violin. Complete with an accompanying CD, this collection offers an enjoyable way to perform and practice some of the most enduring songs in popular music history.

Key Features:

• Classic Motown songs arranged for violin.

• Includes accompanying CD

• Features demonstration and play-along tracks

• Develops rhythm and musical expression

• Encourages confident performance

• Suitable for students and recreational players

• Ideal for lessons, recitals, and concerts

• Expands popular music repertoire

• Fun and engaging song collection

• Celebrates the timeless Motown sound and style

Easy Jazz Conception for Violin is an engaging method book that introduces violinists to the language and style of jazz through practical studies and enjoyable pieces. Complete with a CD, it provides an effective and enjoyable way to develop jazz skills and musical confidence.

Key Features:

• Introduction to jazz violin techniques and styles

• Includes accompanying CD

• Features studies and jazz-inspired pieces

• Develops swing rhythm and syncopation

• Encourages improvisation and creativity

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Includes demonstration and play-along tracks

• Ideal for lessons and self-study

• Expands musical versatility

• Excellent foundation for jazz performance and improvisation