Alternative Strings: The New Curriculum

What is alternative string playing? It the most important and exciting area for string players who want and need to expand their horizons beyond classical music by exploring other styles and learning varied approaches and techniques offered by these styles.THThe string community is in the midst of a stylistic metamorphosis. Scores are incorporating scales rhythms ornaments and textual ideas from the music of the world. Over 18 string styles have surged in popularity including blues swing rock old time Celtic Cajun Cape Breton Flamenco Gypsy and Latin to name a few.THWhether you want to learn a new style be ready for anything that comes up at a jam session or meet the demands of new orchestral scores with ease EAlternative StringsE will help you develop the necessary skills. CD contains musical examples as well as many interviews with top players.TH A landmark publication for string education with an absolutely fantastic companion CD … This book is a source of inspiration for both students and educators alike for a new curriculum for unifying the entire string education movement regardless of one’s background and musical interests. THa EJazz Education JournalE