Henry Gates

Improv for Violinists

In this book, author John Henry Gates aims to help violinists increase their versatility and improvisation skills. Song forms, harmonic structure and the Nashville number system are explained in a practical, applicable manner. Ways to gain experience and the best ways to amplify your instrument are also covered. The CD includes demonstrations of various styles in several keys, along with minus-one versions of the same tracks for practicing. Each track is unique, yet simple and straightforward - the objective being to give the player experience with a real rhythm section to gain the confidence to improvise.