Mel Bay Publications
Usher Abell - Jazz Violin Studies 
Level : Intermediate

A complete study and reference book which gives string players experience with rhythmic concepts, bowing styles, syncopation, and other jazz violin effects. Includes "licks" of various lengths. The play-along stereo recording has select examples played at various speeds. Includes access to online audio.

•  Jazz Styles - An Analysis
•  Modes or Scales
•  Rhythmic and Bowing Styles
    Musical Examples of Bowing Styles
•  Syncopation
    Musical Examples and Studies in Syncopation
• The Slide or Portamento
    Musical Examples and Studies Utilizing the Slide or Portamento<
• Chords
    Diminished Seventh Chords--Explanation and Note Spelling
    Musical Examples and Studies Utilizing Diminished Seventh Chords
• Special Effects
    Harmonics
    Musical Examples Utilizing Harmonics
    Double Stops - Musical Examples and Studies
    Pizzicato - Musical Examples and Studies
    Arpeggio Bowing - Musical Examples and Studies
    Tremolo Bowing - Musical Examples and Studies
    Shuffle Bowing - Musical Examples and Studies
    Staccato Bowing - Musical Examples and Studies
 • Jazz Variations on Musical Themes
    Frankie and Johnny - with Variations - Violin Solo
    Frankie and Johnny - Piano Accompaniment
    Careless Love - Violin Solo
    Careless Love - Piano Accompaniment
    Every Night When the Sun Goes In - with Variations - Violin Solo
    Every Night When the Sun Goes In - Piano Accompaniment
    Sweet and Sour - Violin Solo
    Sweet and Sour - Piano Accompaniment
• Jazz Violin Pieces and Studies for Further Study
• Discography
    Arrangements and Compositions in Various Jazz Styles
    Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In - Violin
    Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In - Piano Accompaniment
    Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In - Second Violin Part
    Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Violin
    Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Piano Accompaniment
    Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Second Violin Part
     Mother Doesn't Allow Any Fiddle Playing In Here - Violin
     Mother Doesn't Allow Any Fiddle Playing In Here - Piano Accompaniment
     Fiddler's Folly - Violin Solo
     Fiddler's Folly - Piano Accompaniment
     Sequel-- Violin Solo
     Sequel-- Piano Accompaniment
     Wild Bird - Violin Solo
     Wild Bird - Piano Accompaniment