Violin Globetrotters brings together 12 toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Argentinian tango - for the budding 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 aspiring violinists looking to go travellin' ... Winner of the Music Industries Association Best Education Publication in 2011.
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Product Details
Weight: 158g
Dimensions: 211 x 310mm
Publication Date: 23 Sep 2010
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780193369443
About Ros Stephen
Ros Stephen is a violinist composer and teacher based in London. She has performed on BBC television and radio in West End Theatre and at leading concert venues and theatres in the UK and Europe. She leads the Sigamos String Quartet with whom she has recorded several critically acclaimed albums and she recently co-created the musical score to the hit West End show 'Midnight Tango'. Ros is also a committed teacher and enjoys working with students of all ages and experience. Her first book in the Globetrotters series Violin Globetrotters was published to popular and critical acclaim receiving the award for Best Education Publication at the 2011 Music Industries Association Awards. Ros has since written Globetrotters books for cello flute clarinet and B flat and E flat saxophones. Several Globetrotters pieces have been included in the ABRSM exam syllabus.