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

Jazz, Blues and Ragtime Complete for Violin and Piano by Huws Jones is an exciting collection of pieces inspired by three of America's most influential musical styles. Featuring engaging arrangements for violin and piano, it offers players a fun and rewarding way to explore jazz, blues, and ragtime.

Key Features:

• By Huws Jones

• For violin and piano

• Inspired by jazz, blues, and ragtime music

• Develops rhythm, syncopation, and stylistic awareness

• Encourages expressive and confident playing

• Expands repertoire beyond classical music

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Ideal for recitals, lessons, and study

• Engaging contemporary-style repertoire

• Excellent introduction to jazz and blues-inspired violin music

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

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

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

Big Beats – Techno Treat by Chris Norton is an energetic contemporary piece from the Big Beats series, designed to help young musicians develop technique and musicianship through modern musical styles. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, it combines educational value with engaging techno-inspired rhythms.

Key Features:

• Composed by Chris Norton

• Published by Boosey & Hawkes

• Part of the Big Beats series

• Inspired by techno and contemporary music

• Suitable for elementary-level players

• Develops rhythm and technical skills

• Features modern and engaging musical styles

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Encourages confident playing

• Fun and motivating educational repertoire

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