Play Along to the Free Jazz Violin Lesson with Christian Howes in this Video: In this Free Jazz Violin Lesson and blog post, we will delve into the rhythm, harmony, and improvisation aspects of Caravan. You will gain insights and skills related to playing over chords, changing your bowing technique to improve rhythm, and much […]
A Brief History of Jazz Violin
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It is a unique form of music that has evolved over time, blending elements of African American and European musical traditions. Jazz is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a wide range of musical instruments, including brass, woodwinds, drums, […]
How to Practice Jazz Scales: Violin, Viola and Cello
Have you ever wondered how to practice jazz scales? Christian Howes details how in his new book, “Jazz Scales for Violin, Viola, Cello.” Find it here! If you’re a classically trained string player, you probably practice scales off the page. I bet you have Carl Flesch right there. Don’t pretend like you don’t. You’ve probably […]