Develop jazz solos using melodic fragments from traditional fiddle tunes. These etudes show how melodic cells can be used to create extended improvisations. In each example, fragments of a traditional

Acclaimed jazz multi-instrumentalist Rob Thomas brings a fresh look at violin scales for the modern age. Chapters in this book cover: Single-String Frames; Four-String Frames; Mode and Arpeggio

Develop your violin fingerboard knowledge and facility. Whether you are looking to unlock your ability to improvise, deepen your knowledge of harmony, compose new works, improve your musical memory, or