Exercises, Etudes and Concert Pieces: Violin Book & CD

Huebner builds improvisational literacy systematically, moving violinists beyond scale patterns into real harmonic and rhythmic contexts. The pairing of exercises with concert pieces means students aren't just drilling technique in isolation; they're immediately applying what they've learned to musical ideas worth playing.

The material swings between focused technical work and genuine musical moments. Harmonic exercises sit alongside pieces that breathe and move, creating a workflow that sharpens your ear without feeling like drudgery.

Jazz violinists working toward solo independence, from intermediate students ready to move beyond melody-driven arrangements to advanced players seeking systematic harmonic and rhythmic vocabulary. This collection serves anyone serious about building reliable improvisational skills across multiple musical settings.

• Use the included CD to hear how each concept sounds in context before tackling it on your own. The recorded reference reveals phrasing and articulation choices that notation alone can't convey.
• Slow down the accompaniment tracks as needed. Working at a comfortable tempo builds security in harmonic navigation far more effectively than rushing through changes.
• Treat the concert pieces as long-form improvisation studies. Return to them repeatedly as your harmonic understanding deepens; they'll reveal new possibilities each time.

Assign etudes and exercises as targeted preparation for student recital repertoire; a violinist tackling a bebop head or blues-based composition will find direct application here. The concert pieces themselves serve as solid addition to undergraduate recital programs or jazz ensemble showcases.

• Navigating chord changes in harmonic and open settings
• Developing rhythmic patterns and articulation choices for jazz idiom
• Reading and intonating across jazz harmonic contexts
• Building solo improvisation with structured material rather than free exploration alone