A Mel Bay Publications, Inc. Webzine
February 2009 · Bimonthly
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In this issue: Secrets of Efficient Practice | An Excerpt From Stephane Grappelli Gypsy Jazz Violin | Listening to the Tradition | Contest Fiddling: What Gets Rewarded
Print this Article (PDF) Email Article to a Friend  Click here to visit the purchase page. An Excerpt From Stephane Grappelli Gypsy Jazz ViolinThese two pages are from my new book on Stéphane Grappelli's Gypsy Jazz Violin (Mel Bay 21539BCD). An important aspect of this fiddle style is bowing patterns. These are different from classical or bluegrass bowings. Grappelli uses three basic patterns: separate, chain and jazz bowing. He then mixes them with longer slurs (see the examples). I practice my bowings on scales, in this case a G major scale that we all know. I've added one extra note to the scale so that it fits the bar better (8 instead of 7 notes). Tim Kliphuis, gypsy jazz fiddler (Holland) Track 14 | Track 15 
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