Violin Globetrotters (With enhanced CD)
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12 pieces in styles from around the world - Ros Stephen.
Violin Globetrotters brings together toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Argentinian tango - for the bugging violinist. This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions, with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation, every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the author. With options for violin or piano accompaniment, and an inspirational CD, Violin Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for aspiriing violinists looking to go travellin'...
- 12 fun pieces in styles from around the world.
- Suitable for young violinists everywhere.
- Range of styles including bossa nova, klezmer, blues, Cajun, Greek, and West African.
- Fascinating background information and tailored warm-ups for every piece.
- Includes violin accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil, and piano accompaniments with guitar chords as PDFs.
- CD with performances and backings for every piece, recorded by renowned world-music performers.
About the author.
Ros Stephen is a violinist and composer based in Bristol. She is a founder member of the UK's leading tango ensemble 'Tango Siempre', with whom she has toured internationally and recorded several critically acclaimed albums, and she leads the Sigamos String Quartet. Ros is also a committed violin teacher, and enjoys working with students of all ages and experience.Please click "More Info" for the full contents.
