Jazz Technique Takes Off! is packed with 15 irresistible intermediate level jazz studies for solo violin and violin duet expertly written and arranged by Mary Cohen to extend players' technique. Approximately grade 4 to 6 level. Each piece concentrates on a specific jazz style, and has practice and performance tips to guide the student and outline technical and musical goals.

A perfect introduction to true jazz playing, including all-time favourites such as Summertime, Who Wants To Be A millionaire? and Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love).

"I have been meaning to write to say how much pleasure Technique Takes Off has given me and my students. Beautifully conceived, imaginative and great fun to teach. I have been using it at higher levels with more detail too. All power to your elbow!"

William Bruce (Head of Strings and ABRSM examiner)

Reviews

Jazz Technique Takes Off follows a successful technique series by leading string teacher Mary Cohen. It comprises 15 studies, ten of which are orginal Cohen, the remaining five by Porter, Gershwin and Joplin (The Entertainer). Styles include rumba, rag, blues, jazz, waltz and tango; three of the more famous pices are in duet form, with the tune shared between the players. Most have meticulous dynamics, though occasonally the student is encouraged to experiment, and Cohen has written excellent practical, historical or musical tips for each piece.

Music Teacher, September 2010

Witty, rhythmical and fun, Jazz Technique Takes Off! takes the intermediate string player on a journey of love, adds a fusion of invigorating jazzy dances and sweeps you up in a rhythmical fantasy. The variety of jazzy techniques included rumba rhythms, mixed time signatures, slides, syncopation, harmonics and chromaticism that all melt into a melodic hotpot to keep young violinists engaged. Vivid descriptions and suggested performance and practice ideas accompany each piece in both German and English. Three enticing duets arranged by Cohen (I've got Rhythm, The Entertainer, and Summertime) allows students to double their fun by playing with a friend. The focus on a specific jazz style in each piece gives students the opportunity to gain skills and valuable insights into the world of jazz music. This will have you dancing as you play!

Stringendo, April 2010

This is another excellent publication by Mary Cohen in the same high quality format as 'Technique takes off!'. The 15 intermediate jazz studies each concentrate on a specific jazz style, with brief background information and helpful practice and performance tips. Mary uses several jazz classic (I got Rhythm, Who wants to be a Millionaire, Summertime) as well as own compositions to explore varying jazz rhythms and styles......this is a good way of familiarising oneself with the style and jazz rhythms whilst improving technique.

European String Teachers Association, Autumn 2009

Book Information
ISBN 9780571532636
Author Mary Cohen
Page Count 24
Imprint Faber Music Ltd
Publisher Faber Music Ltd
Weight(grams) 108g