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Aerobics & Warm-Ups for Fiddlers & Violinists Made Easy

Author: CAROL ANN WHEELER

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2012-03-02

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1619112027

Aerobics & Warm–Ups for Fiddlers & Violinists is not for the sophisticated violinist with years of classical training. It has been created especially for the more casual player who is sincerely interested in getting maximum benefit from a minimum of effort. Aerobics & Warm–Ups for Fiddlers & Violinists helps to fill this need for technical studies applicable to both the worlds of classical violin and fiddling. I first tested these scales and exercises on myself for six months, faithfully using them for about 20 minutes as warm–ups to my daily practice. I was rewarded with a definite improvement in my technique. I was actually surprised to see my dexterity grow as I charted my metronomic progress on a calendar. I remember thinking, I will never be able to play faster than this. But then a couple of weeks later I would indeed climb a notch higher!Through the years I have used these exercises in countless fiddle workshops and with private students. the letters of thanks and positive feedback from students who were thrilled with improved fiddle technique have brought me great satisfaction. I sincerely believe that these exercises, when faithfully practiced, will help violinists improve their playing skills. the exercises will help develop and strengthen muscles used for finger dexterity, clarity of notes, tone, bowing–arm control, intonation, double stops and a flexible bowing arm wrist.Companion free Audio Tracks available online.

Warm-Ups for the Violists Made Easy

Author: Carol Ann Wheeler

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2012-02-27

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1619110210

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Warm-ups for the Violist is an adaptation of Warm-ups for the Violinist. It is targeted to help build, strengthen and develop the muscles and techniques needed for viola playing. It is especially suited and created for the more casual violist who is sincerely interested in getting maximum benefit from a minimum of effort.I first tested these scales and exercises on myself for six months, faithfully using them for about 20 minutes as warm-ups to my daily practice. I was rewarded with a definite improvement in my technique. I was actually surprised to see my dexterity grow as I charted my metronomic progress on a calendar. I remember thinking, I will never be able to play faster than this. But then a couple of weeks later I would indeed climb a notch higher!Through the years I have used these exercises in countless workshops and with private students. the letters of thanks and positive feedback from students who were thrilled with improved violin and fiddle technique have brought me great satisfaction. Progress with these exercises is like the progress of a body builder. Body builders do not get up in the morning and think, I am going to develop and build my muscles today, and instantly look like Mr. Atlas. It takes weeks, months and for some, years, to attain results. It must be done over a period of time. Like all diets and exercise programs, determination and dedication are most important to success!I sincerely believe that these exercises, when faithfully practiced, will help violists improve their skills. the exercises will help develop and strengthen muscles used for finger dexterity, clarity of notes, tone, bowing-arm control, intonation, double stops, and a flexible bowing-arm wrist.A companion audio play-along recording is available online.

Aerobics for Fiddlers

Author: Carol Ann Wheeler

Publisher:

Published: 2003-03

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780786667932

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A fast and fun way to get in shape and stay in shape on your fiddle. Written by champion fiddler Carol Ann Wheeler, Aerobics for Fiddlers contains well-thought-out exercises dealing with dexterity, vibrato, loosening and strengthening the wrist, plus techniques such as double-stops, turn-arounds, chromatics, etc. If you are serious about improving your tunes this is for you! Aerobics for Fiddlers is a proven method for developing quality sound and great facility. The exercises are designed especially to help players improve on the skills and licks used by fiddlers, and are different from violin exercise methods. Note: This product contains the same exercises as Mel Bay's "Warm-Ups for the Violinist" (#98676BCD). This book is full size, while Warm-Ups for the Violinist is half-size.

Deluxe Anthology of Jazz Violin Styles

Author: Glenn Asch and David Reiner

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2019-03-28

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1619118866

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For more than a century, violinists have played jazz, swing, blues and similar improvisational styles. With its rich tone, considerable range, and bowed rhythms and phrasing, the violin offers a unique opportunity for a creative and personal statement as a musician. This book presents a broad sampling of the styles of major jazz violinists, from blues to bebop, from jug band to jazzgrass, from big-band swing to Texas swing. Tunes represent the styles of Stéphane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith, Eddie South, Mark O'Connor, Benny Thomasson, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Darol Anger. Helpful jazz theory sections with exercises alternate with tunes that show how the theory works in practice. This book has two objectives; first, to present a broad, roughly chronological sampling of major jazz violinists and the styles associated with them, and secondly, to introduce the basics of jazz theory as applied to the violin. Whether consciously or intuitively, through critical listening or by practicing jazz patterns and exercises, the more knowledge of jazz you acquire, the better you will be able to think about the content of your playing without being bound by technical and theoretical aspects. This anthology was written to help provide that foundation. Interspersed with pragmatic jazz theory lessons, you’ll find 28 original tunes in the style of various jazz violin luminaries. The book ends with an extensive discography of recommended jazz recordings with a violin focus. Mandolinists as well as other instrumentalists will find a wealth of useful information in this outstanding collection. Delightful broadcast-quality recordings of the repertoire are available online. Includes access to online audio. Wirtten for intermediate to advanced violinists.

Warm Ups for the Violinist

Author: CAROL ANN WHEELER

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-11

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1610659333

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As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler shares her remarkably successful warm-up routine in this handy 5 1/2x 8 QWIKGUIDE lesson book. Created especially for the casual violinist whose lifestyle requires maximum benefit from a minimum of effort, the book contains well thought-out exercises dealing with dexterity, vibrato, loosening and strengthening the wrist, plus techniques such as double-stops, turnarounds, chromatics, and more. the companion CD further enhances this lesson making this package a great deal!

Wedding Music for Violin and Viola

Author: Scott Staidle

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2019-03-18

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1619118777

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Wedding Music for Violin and Viola includes 14 favorites for weddings, recitals, parties and receptions. New adaptations of these arrangements allow each musician to share melodic, harmonic and accompanying elements. These duets are well suited for intermediate to advanced musicians and include bowings, fingerings, articulations and dynamics. Includes two separate 28-page pull-out parts for violin and viola.

Wedding Music for String Quartet

Author: Scott Staidle

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2019-03-25

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1619118831

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Wedding Music for String Quartet includes 14 favorites for weddings, recitals, parties and receptions. New adaptations of these arrangements allow each musician to share melodic, harmonic and accompanying elements. These quartets are well suited for intermediate to advanced musicians and include bowings, fingerings, articulations and dynamics. Includes four separate pull-out parts for violin 1, violin 2, cello and viola.

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle

Author: Philip John Berthoud

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1610658612

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Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and two CD set that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional fiddle music of Ireland, going right from the basics of how to hold and make the first sounds on the instrument - through specially composed, manageable tunes in the Irish style - right up to playing traditional reels, jigs and other dance tunes from the traditional repertoire (the specially composed tunes bridge the gap between the basics and the traditional music). Embellishments and techniques that make good Irish fiddle playing so infectious, such as rolls, cuts, triplets and slides are gradually introduced. the student will also become familiar with some of the more advanced ideas concerning playing Irish traditional music such as variations and dynamics - subjects which are covered in greater detail in "Irish Fiddle Playing: A Guide for the Serious Player" book/CD sets by the same author. Useful appendices and a cross-referenced glossary are also included.The accompanying CDs contain all the tunes in the book (played at a slow tempo) plus many exercises.There is NO NEED FOR ANY PRIOR MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE in order to use this book. Each aspect of playing and theory is covered in an accessible and manageable way.

Fast Fiddle Fitness - Violin

Author: Vivan J. Wickam

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-05-26

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781329168534

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Playing stringed instruments is great for our minds and our dexterity, but anyone who has played an instrument for years knows that it can also play havoc on our bodies. This book contains information that will be of value to all musicians, but is specifically tailored to bring extra value to string players, and the specific bodily needs that they have. Put the warmups, cooldowns, stretches and exercises outlined in this book to use as part of your daily practice to keep your body in tip top shape, and get the most out of your practice time. Vi Wickam is a composer, teacher, award winning fiddler, and inspired performer who brings his full energy to every performance. Vi teaches regularly at workshops and camps around the US, and is one of the founders of myTalentForge.com an online music school. He is a champion of music's power to improve and enrich our lives in tangible ways, and infuses that goal into every project and performance.

Carol Ann's Collection of Fiddle Tunes

Author: CAROL ANN WHEELER

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-11

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 161065658X

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This collection will fill the need for those fiddlers who are searching for a better understanding of fiddle styles. Conveniently gathered together, is a collection of fiddle tunes in many styles, from different locations and from a variety of fiddlers. Each tune is Carol Ann's favorite arrangement with her own personal touch. You will benefit from 20 years of experience in the violin world and 30 years in the fiddle world. the author has won fiddle contests in Old time, Canadian, Texas, Scottish, plus trick and fancy divisions. In one collection, you will have access to a collection of a lifetime.