Improvising Violin [Paperback]

Julie Lyonn Lieberman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997

Written for the violinist who longs to leave the confines of the written page, Improvising Violin is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of successful string improvisation. With clear, step-by-step explanations and instructions, acclaimed teacher and performer Lieberman breaks down all of the components necessary to master improvisation in jazz, blues, swing, folk, rock and new age styles, offering dozens of helpful tips on theory and technique along the way. Preface by Darol Anger. "Lieberman's book contains a wealth of information and is a gem of organization." - AMERICAN MUSIC TEACHER

Editorial Reviews

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A comprehensive examination of violin improvisation styles in blues, swing, jazz, rock, and fusion. -- Downbeat Magazine

In an organized manner, Lieberman takes violinists by the hand for their first steps, and leads them into deeper waters. -- Bill Crow, Allegro Magazine (Local 802)

The ultimate collection of information about improvisation on the violin. -- Suburbia Today, Gannet News

From the Publisher

We are dedicated to high quality books for string players that will help them take a step into 21st century string pedagogy: our vision for today's string player includes the classics, but also improvisation, and multi-style exposure.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation; Rev Sub edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879730103
• ISBN-13: 978-1879730106
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #642,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Detailed and Comprehensive, April 21, 2001

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This review is from: Improvising Violin (Paperback)

This book includes a lot of history on contemporary violin styles from jazz to rock. Readers are guided to pioneers of each genre and prominent musicians are highlighted. There is also a section on amplifying your violin, where traditional/classical violinist who are new to "loud" gigs will find very useful. Amplifiers, pickups, solid violins and radical violin styles, effects are all mentioned and discussed. The third part of the book introduces a lot of solid practices for nearly all the styles that are mentioned in the book, and 'licks' and music scores are provided. It is a book with lots of worthwhile information and very clear instructions, but the limited amount of music score material on each style kind of leave you hanging for more after you are all hyped up. The author have put out new, more focused books on specific styles in 2001, and I can't wait to get my hands on those. Definitely a very enlightening and helpful book. Good for beginning fiddlers and classically trained violinists. Performing violinist might find the music material too basic, but in my opinion worth owning anyway.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Improvisation., October 21, 2010

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This review is from: Improvising Violin (Paperback)

I've always wanted to improvise real bad. I wanted to show all my friends that I could play a musical instrument, let alone a violin. I could do a bit of solo, but I felt that I have come to a dead end. What I want is to back somebody, improvise or at least know how to harmonize. That is what I know I will get out of this book. Just browsing through gives me a glimmer of hope. I'll just keep my fingers crossed. Great book. Interesting and fun.