Schott Haigh Chris - Discovering Rock Violin + Audio En Ligne

Summary of This Method

Designed as a bridge between the classical world and the energy of contemporary music, this method by Chris Haigh offers a structured introduction to rock style on the violin, with a strong focus on specific techniques and improvisation. The author, already recognized for his pedagogical approach, develops here a practical and detailed process to understand how the violin fits into pop, folk, and rock, whether you play acoustically or amplified.

Throughout the chapters, you explore the essential foundations ("The Bare Bones"), then immediately useful tools to build your vocabulary: blues work, chord understanding, scales and modes, the link between melody and harmony, and solo playing development. The method also covers effects and amplification, key elements for shaping a modern sound and integrating into a band, while maintaining rhythmic precision and expressiveness.

The progression is designed to take you from analysis to action: each style (progressive rock, folk rock, country rock, jazz rock, heavy rock, and metal) is addressed with its codes, colors, and phrasing reflexes. The included CD complements the book with demonstration versions and "live" backing tracks, ideal for working on placement, intention, and improvisation in a realistic musical context. An excellent choice for a future violin "rock star," or for any classical musician seeking a different repertoire and aesthetic.

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Composer	Chris Haigh	Language	English
Instrumentation	violin