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Fiddle Jam. (Finally! A Way-Cool Easy Way to Learn How to Improvise). For violin, fiddle, viola and cello. Jazz Instruction. Improvisation, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Play Along. Instructional book and examples CD. Introductory text, instructional text, black & white photos, instructional photos, illustrations, fingerings, standard notation and examples CD. 46 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.695716).
ISBN 0634049275. With introductory text, instructional text, black & white photos, instructional photos, illustrations, fingerings, standard notation and examples CD. Improvisation, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Play Along. 9x12 inches.
Take a walk on the wild side with your violin or fiddle (or viola or cello)! This book/CD pack is designed to introduce players ranging from first year students to clasically trained professionals to modern improv-based jazz, blues, rock, cajun, funk and other hybrid styles. Its "just jam along and you can't go wrong" approach teaches two-string symmetrical fingering blocks called EZ-Zones to encourage new improvisers into a more creative state earlier in their musical development.
Anonymous
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
Anonymous
Location: from Pittsburgh
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
September 23, 2008
Not right for 2nd year student
I bought this for my son who is an 11 year old cello player. He loves the cello and loves playing everything from Bach to Stephen Foster; additionally he has excellent pitch. However i have tried to encourage him to just "jam" once in a while, to try and follow...
14 of 27 people found this review helpful.
Julianne Toenjes
Location: from Palm Springs, Ca
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
May 20, 2007
Imaginative, informative and delightful
Now that I'm starting to "get it", improvising doesn't seen quite as scary. I really like this CD, and listening to Geoffrey ( because he's fun and I think really good. I think it would be helpful to also have a second recording of each piece, with only the background...
14 of 26 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Philadelphia PA
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
October 17, 2003
Fiddle Jam your way to jazz violin
This purchase is well worth your mony. This book starts from beginner right to advanced. there's something for everyone. Its a fun way to learn to improvise. I thought this was a great instructional Book & CD. I listen to the CD and found it great in and of itself....
20 of 32 people found this review helpful.