Redefining the role of the violin in contemporary music, Tracy Silverman has contributed significantly to progressive string playing and to the repertoire and development of the 6-string electric violin. “Strings should participate organically in our popular musical culture or they will become old-fashioned and irrelevant. Strings must evolve or they may perish.
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“Inspiring. Silverman is
in a class of his own.”
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“Electric violinist Tracy
Silverman could become
classical music’s newest
rock star.”
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It’s time to retool our playing
…for ourselves
…for our students
…and for the greater groove!
Join the conversation about
progressive string playing
“Tracy has developed his
own unique style of violin
playing, a marvel of
expressiveness.”
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“Fleet agility with
wailing hints of Jimi
Hendrix.”
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