Norton, The Microjazz Violin Collection 1 Violin and Keyboard (Boosey & Hawkes)

Based on classical technique and utilising popular contemporary styles such as jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll and funk, Microjazz aims to "develop musicianship and technique through the familiar sounds and styles of popular music". 

Renowned New Zealand composer Christopher Norton has written this collection of twenty fun pieces for early students of the violin.  This book comes with a pull out booklet containing the piano or keyboard accompaniments.  These pieces have been designed to provide variety and fun to your studies while challenging playing technique.  Interesting rhythms such as staccatos and rests can be found along with lyrical pieces the need careful phrasing and dynamics. Microjazz blends popular and classical melodies to allow the violinist to begin to develop their own repertoire and gain early experience in performing with an accompaniment.