Stephane Grappelli: Stephane Grappelli: Violin Solo: Instrumental Album

Par KLIPHUIS TIM. This book/CD set is the first method ever for learning Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stéphane Grappelli. Have you, too, often listened to Grappelli's solos thinking 'I wish I could do that, but it is way over my head?” Here is the answer. Simple theory, licks and stylistic lessons point you towards your first authentic Gypsy Jazz improvisations, which you can try out with the swinging guitar-bass playalong CD rhythm section. Then prepare to tackle six classic Stéphane Grappelli solos, annotated and analyzed for your understanding. To grasp the finesses of sound and timing, there are many sample licks and solos by Tim Kliphuis on the CD as well. It is assumed the student reads music and has a basic command of the instrument. - First method ever for learning Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stéphane Grappelli - Theory and stylistic lessons lead up to improvisation in authentic Gypsy Jazz style - Six classic Grappelli solos fully analyzed for study and understanding - Playalong rhythm section as well as violin licks and sample solos / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Jazz - Solos / Recueil / Violon

Matt Glaser and Stephane Grappelli. Over 25 transcribed solos. Original interviews and tips on improvising from the masters. Plus complete analysis of each solo. Rare historical photos and an informative discography.

Learn 12 MORE great Gypsy Swing/Hot Club standards (see song list below left) in the style of Django Reinhardt Stephane Grappelli and The Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Just like with the original set you'll playalong with a great Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords comping and melodies then let the band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practicebasic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops each at their own individual learning pace. You'll learn moveable closed position swing/jazz chords and practice playing them with the swingmandolin comp. We've also included information on basic chord substitution along with exercises on transposing melodies and chord progressions to different keys. These are essential skills for any swing/jazz musician. You'll alsoexplore some basic chord melody passages! But we've added more: Gypsy Swing and Hot Club Rhythm II has downloadable bonus music lyrics TAB and MP3s! Book/CD set Includes standard notation tablature chord diagrams lyrics playing tips and more. Each song is presented on the CD at slow and regular speed. First you???ll hear the melody played on mandolin at a slow speed with just guitar backup then it's repeated at regular speed with theband. The back up band is a classic 'Hot Club'- style rhythm section with two acoustic rhythm guitars string bass plus a rhythm mandolin so mandolinists can hear just how the Gypsy Swing comp sounds on mandolin. On this mandolinversion of Gypsy Swing and Hot Club Rhythm II for Mandolin all the leads are played on mandolin. Finally the band plays several choruses and you play all the leads. Songs may be repeated at slow or regular speed as many times asyou wish in order to perfect phrases melodies and solos in a band context.

A Jazz book for Solo Violin. Includes music by Stephane Grappelli Jean-Luc Ponty and Joe Venuti as well as Swing and Blues. Includes substantial notes on jazz melody rhythm harmony improvisation phrasing and so on as well as variations for pieces which have been recorded by several players. Ideal for the intermediate Violinist who is developing an interest in Jazz.

Learn 12 great swing standards recorded by Django Reinhardt Stephane Grappelli and the Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Play along with a great Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords comping and melodies then letthe band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practice basic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops each at their ownindividual learning pace. Includes standard notation tablature chord diagrams lyrics playing tips and more. Each song is presented on the CD at slow and regular speed. First you'llhear the melody played at a slow speed with just guitar backup then it's repeated at regular speed with the band. Split track mixing on the recording allows the student to hear just the melody (while reading along in the book) orjust the rhythm section or both for maximum flexibility and specific study. Finally the band plays several choruses and you play all the leads. Songs may be repeated at slow or regular speed as many times as you wish in orderto perfect phrases melodies and solos in a band context. Includes special section on how to play rhythm back up chords and get that swing pulse on guitar. Potential for improvement isunlimited. Mandolin version also available. We'll jam all night long!

Good jazz is made from good musical ideas. The brilliance of jazz violinists like Stephane Grappelli and Stuff Smith came not from instrumental virtuosity but their 'jazz intelligence'-their ability to synthesize the jazzlanguage and effectively articulate it on their instrument. In this book you'll find a collection of jazz Violin solos-all of which can be played in first position. These solos will give your fingers an opportunity to talk jazz and do it while bypassing many of the Violin's technical landmines.