Open String Swing

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piano — Open String Swing is a great opportunity for beginning students to perform jazz. Every part is played only on open strings throughout the entire piece and rhythms are homophonic throughout as well. The strings are scored in three parts: Violin 1, Violin 2/Viola, and Cello/Bass. This provides consistency between parts and strength in numbers. The piano is crucial as it supplies harmony not found in the string parts as well as keeping the tempo/rhythm driving forward. This introduction to jazz will expose students to a new genre of music and put a little swing in their bow.Download the piano accompaniment track at carlfischer.com/STR1 Open String Swing is a great opportunity for beginning students to perform jazz. Only open strings are played throughout the entire piece with unison rhythms as well. Even small ensembles will sound strong with only three parts: Violin 1, Violin 2/Viola, and Cello/Bass.The jazzy piano supplies important harmonies and helps keep the tempo driving forward. Put a little swing in your bow with this fun and easy first concert piece!Download the piano accompaniment track at carlfischer.com/STR1