Mel Bay Publications
Level : Beginning-Intermediate

Jazz Viola Wizard Jr. is an approach for string players who want to learn to improvise within the jazz style. No step is left out in this sequentially arranged introduction to the role of rhythm, call and response, articulation, scales, and chord changes in jazz improvisation.

Jazz Viola Wizard Jr. contains piano accompaniment parts as well as access to an online audio recording that provides a full rhythm section accompaniment for every exercise and tune.

Lesson 1: Improvising with Rhythms
Lesson 2: Improvising with Rhythm and Pitch
Lesson 3: Using the Entire Scale
Lesson 4: Improvising with One Note Changing
Advanced: Using the Full Register

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