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Everything you need to get started with the ground-breaking Strum Bowing method—an autographed copy of Strum Bowing Essentials and a 30-Day Free Trial to Strum Bowing Pro, which gives you instant access to the entire online library of courses and books at The Strum Bowing Groove Academy. The easiest way to get your groove on!
The Strum Bowing Method (eBook /pdf)
A clear and comprehensive approach for string players to easily learn how to play and teach the grooves in contemporary popular music. Grade level 1-3
The Strum Bowing Method
(Autographed Physical Copy—Includes Shipping)
A clear and comprehensive approach for string players to easily learn how to play and teach the grooves in contemporary popular music. Grade level 1-3
Strum Bowing Etudes - Violin (eBook/PDF)
A set of 29 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings. It is available for Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass. Grade level 1-3
Strum Bowing Etudes - Violin
(Autographed Physical Copy—Includes Shipping)
A set of 29 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings. It is available for Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass. Grade level 1-3
Strum Bowing Etudes - Viola (eBook/PDF)
A set of 29 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings. It is available for Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass. Grade level 1-3
Strum Bowing Etudes - Viola
(Autographed Physical Copy—Includes Shipping)
A set of 29 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings. It is available for Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass. Grade level 1-3
Strum Bowing Etudes - Cello (eBook/PDF)
A set of 29 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings. It is available for Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass. Grade level 1-3
Strum Bowing Etudes - Cello
(Autographed Physical Copy—Includes Shipping)
A set of 29 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings. It is available for Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass. Grade level 1-3
The Rhythm String Player: Strum Bowing in Action (PDF only)
The Rhythm String Player is a clear and progressive set of lessons to teach string players how to put Strum Bowing into action—to function like a rhythm guitar, either in a group or solo context, able to accompany singers or instrumentalists as a chordal instrument.
The Rhythm String Player: Strum Bowing in Action (Autographed Physical Copy—Includes Shipping)
The Rhythm String Player is a clear and progressive set of lessons to teach string players how to put Strum Bowing into action—to function like a rhythm guitar, either in a group or solo context, able to accompany singers or instrumentalists as a chordal instrument.
Chord Jams: Strum Bowing Etudes Book 2 - Violin (eBook/PDF)
A set of 20 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings and The Rhythm String Player: Strum Bowing in Action. It is available for 4-6 string violin and cello. 147 pages. Grade Level 1-3.
Chord Jams: Strum Bowing Etudes Book 2 - Violin
(Autographed Physical Copy—Includes Shipping)
A set of 20 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings and The Rhythm String Player: Strum Bowing in Action. It is available for 4-6 string violin and cello. 147 pages. Grade Level 1-3.
Chord Jams: Strum Bowing Etudes Book 2 - Cello (eBook/PDF)
A set of 20 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings and The Rhythm String Player: Strum Bowing in Action. It is available for 4-6 string violin and cello. 147 pages. Grade Level 1-3.
Chord Jams: Strum Bowing Etudes Book 2 - Cello
(Autographed Physical Copy—Includes Shipping)
A set of 20 solo etudes for string instruments that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings and The Rhythm String Player: Strum Bowing in Action. It is available for 4-6 string violin and cello. 147 pages. Grade Level 1-3.
Chord Jams (Free Play-Along Backing Tracks)
Download 20 play-along MP3s for “Chord Jams: Strum Bowing Etudes Book 2”
22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra - Score (eBook/PDF)
A set of progressive string orchestra etudes for middle school through college string ensembles that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method. Grade level 3.
22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra - Score (Autographed Physical Copy—Includes Shipping)
A set of progressive string orchestra etudes for middle school through college string ensembles that reinforces and utilizes the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method. Grade level 3.
22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra - Violin 1 (eBook/PDF)
Instrumental part for 22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra, a set of progressive string orchestra etudes for middle school through college string ensembles that utilizes and reinforces the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method. Grade level 3. [Note: These are not the solo Strum Bowing Etude books, these are the string orchestra parts.] This is a pdf and/or eBook download. No hard copy will be mailed.
22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra - Violin 2 (eBook/PDF)
Instrumental part for 22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra, a set of progressive string orchestra etudes for middle school through college string ensembles that utilizes and reinforces the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method. Grade level 3. [Note: These are not the solo Strum Bowing Etude books, these are the string orchestra parts.] This is a pdf and/or eBook download. No hard copy will be mailed.
22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra - Viola (eBook/PDF)
Instrumental part for 22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra, a set of progressive string orchestra etudes for middle school through college string ensembles that utilizes and reinforces the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method. Grade level 3. [Note: These are not the solo Strum Bowing Etude books, these are the string orchestra parts.] This is a pdf and/or eBook download. No hard copy will be mailed.
22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra - Cello (eBook/PDF)
Instrumental part for 22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra, a set of progressive string orchestra etudes for middle school through college string ensembles that utilizes and reinforces the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method. Grade level 3. [Note: These are not the solo Strum Bowing Etude books, these are the string orchestra parts.] This is a pdf and/or eBook download. No hard copy will be mailed.
22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra - Bass (eBook/PDF)
Instrumental part for 22 Groove Studies for String Orchestra, a set of progressive string orchestra etudes for middle school through college string ensembles that utilizes and reinforces the techniques from The Strum Bowing Method. Grade level 3. [Note: These are not the solo Strum Bowing Etude books, these are the string orchestra parts.] This is a pdf and/or eBook download. No hard copy will be mailed.
Strum Bowing Essentials (eBook/PDF)
All you need to get started with the Strum Bowing method. Strum Bowing Essentials presents a clear and comprehensive approach to for string players to easily learn how to play and teach the grooves in contemporary popular music. Most of this content is duplicated in The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings, so you probably don’t want both. 62 pages.
Strum Bowing Essentials (Autographed Physical Copy—Includes Shipping)
All you need to get started with the Strum Bowing method. Strum Bowing Essentials presents a clear and comprehensive approach to for string players to easily learn how to play and teach the grooves in contemporary popular music. Most of this content is duplicated in The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings, so you probably don’t want both. 62 pages.
The Strum Bowing Starter Kit (Free plus $6.50 shipping)
The Strum Bowing Starter Kit is all you need to get started with the Strum Bowing method. It includes a free autographed copy of Strum Bowing Essentials and a free 30-day trial to Strum Bowing Pro, our student-friendly $9/month subscription that gives you instant access to the complete digital library at The Strum Bowing Groove Academy, our online resource for video lessons, downloadable method and etude books, play-along and demonstration tracks and a members-only Facebook group. The Strum Bowing method presents a clear and comprehensive approach to for string players to easily learn how to play and teach the grooves in contemporary popular music.
The Secret to the Chop (PDF only)
Reveals the key to moving from a Chop stroke to a Chop groove. This book focuses on the development of the Chop stroke and what I call the Compound Chop which allows you to integrate vertical strumming into your grooves. Most of this content is duplicated in The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings. and in Strum Bowing Essentials, so you probably don’t want this if you have either of those. 19 pages.
How to Get the Cool Gigs:
A Guide for Contemporary String Players (PDF only)
A resource for string players who are seeking opportunities in the non-classical freelance scene. The 7 chapters cover topics such as Networking Best Practices, Session Work and other ways to monetize your improvisation, chopping and contemporary string techniques.
The Classical Boost:
How Strum Bowing Enhances Your Classical Technique (PDF only)
Designed to help classical players re-invigorate their playing using the rhythmic approach of Strum Bowing—the physicalization of the subdivision. Topics covered in the 6 chapters include Using Strum Bowing to Solve Rhythm Issues, Pop Music as a Second Language and an etude called Ludwig von Strum.
Sheet Music
Axis and Orbits - Complete Suite (Solo 6-String Violin)
Original suite of 4 compositions utilizing 4 different approaches to live looping. Includes notes and cover. Requires a loop pedal. Approx 24 min.
Axis and Orbits (Single Movement)
1st movement from the suite with the same name. Moody and jazzy. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 7 min.
Camshaft
2nd movement from the suite, Axis and Orbits. Heavy distorted Rock. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 4 min.
Sacred Geometry
3rd movement from the suite, Axis and Orbits. Ambient and minimalist. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 9 min.
Mojo Perpetuo
4th movement from the suite, Axis and Orbits. Fast, driving odd-meters. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 4 min.
Bach Redux
Reworking of the Largo from Solo Sonata #3. No looping. Approx. 4 min.
Beethoven 7
Solo 6-String violin arrangement of the slow movement from Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. Requires loop pedal. Approx 4 min.
Bess
Arrangement of the Gershwin song, “Bess, You Is My Woman Now” from Porgy and Bess. Jazzy. No looping. Approx. 5 min.
Billie’s Bounce
Arrangement of the Charlie Parker bebop tune. Up-tempo jazzy blues. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 3 min.
Chorinho Bassoonho
Original tune in a Brazilian style. Jazzy. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 5 min.
Ebony Horns
Arrangement of a piece by Terry Riley. Rhythmically driving and highly layered. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 5 min.
Europa
Arrangement of the Santana tune. Latin/Rock. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 4 min.
Here Comes the Sun
Arrangement of the Beatles tune. Soul/Rock. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 4 min.
I Wish
Arrangement of the Stevie Wonder tune. R&B/Rock. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 3 min.
Matisse: La Danse
Arrangement of the 2nd movement from my 2nd concerto, Between the Kiss and the Chaos, inspired by the painting of the same name. Classical/Rock. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 3 min.
Missy Gono
Arrangement of a 3 movement work by Terry Riley. Episodic and varied. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 12 min.
Olive Branch
Original piece. Classical/Rock. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 3 min.
The Palmian Chord Ryddle
Arrangement of the 8 movement electric 6-string violin concerto by Terry Riley including excerpts from 5 movements. Episodic and varied. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 13 min
Passacaglia
Arrangement of the 2nd movement of my Concerto #1. Jazzy. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 6 min.
Sidewalk Vigil
Original piece. Rock. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 4 min.
Sri Camel
Arrangement of a piece by Terry Riley. Bluesy and Raga-like. Requires a loop pedal. Approx. 9 min.
12th of December
Original composition originally recorded with Turtle Island String Quartet from the By the Fireside album. Approx. 5 min.
Andante
Arrangement of Bach’s “Andante" from Solo Violin Sonata #2. A nod to Dave Brubeck, originally recorded with Turtle Island String Quartet from the By the Fireside album. Approx. 3 min.
Beethoven 7
Arrangement of Beethoven’s “Allegretto” from Symphony #7 for string quartet. Approx 5 min.
Chorinho Bassoonho
Original tune in a Brazilian style. Jazzy. String Quartet plus solo violin. Approx. 5 min.
Get Lucky
Daft Punk tune reimagined for string quartet. Intermediate to advanced level. Approx. 4 min. Performance by the Dallas String Quartet
Mojo Perpetuo
Original piece, the 4th movement from the suite, Axis and Orbits. Fast, driving odd-meters. Very difficult. Approx. 4 min.
Nocturne
Arrangement of Borodin’s “Nocturne” from String Quartet #2. Originally recorded with Turtle Island String Quartet from the By the Fireside album. Approx. 5 min.
Only Girl
Rihanna tune reimagined for string quartet. Intermediate to advanced level. Approx. 4 min. Performance by the Dallas String Quartet
Resonance 2.3
Original classical/Rock with driving rhythms and big melodic lines. Advanced level. Approx. 5 min. Demo is electric violin multitrack version.
Side by Side
Original tune demonstrating Strum Bowing, with engaging melody and groove. Easy to intermediate level. Approx 3 min
Thriller
Michael Jackson tune reimagined for string quartet. Intermediate to advanced level. Approx. 6 min. Performance by the Dallas String Quartet
Winter in Cairo
Arrangement of Tschaikovsky’s "Arabian Dance" from the Nutcracker. Originally recorded with Turtle Island String Quartet from the By the Fireside album. Approx. 6 min.
Beethoven 7
Arrangement of Beethoven’s “Allegretto” from Symphony #7 for string quartet and electric 6-string violin. Originally recorded with the Apollo Chamber Players. Approx 5 min.
Between the Kiss and the Chaos - Complete
(String Quartet plus Solo 6-String Violin)
The complete set of scores and parts for all 5 movements of Between the Kiss and the Chaos, arranged for Solo 6-String Violin and string quartet, originally composed for Solo 6-String Violin and Orchestra.
Michelangelo: David (from Between the Kiss and the Chaos)
1st movement of the 5 movement concerto arranged for 6-String Violin and String Quartet
Matisse: La Danse (from Between the Kiss and the Chaos)
2nd movement of the 5 movement concerto arranged for 6-String Violin and String Quartet
O'Keeffe: Red Poppy (from Between the Kiss and the Chaos)
3rd movement of the 5 movement concerto arranged for 6-String Violin and String Quartet
Van Gogh: The Starry Night (from Between the Kiss and the Chaos)
4th movement of the 5 movement concerto arranged for 6-String Violin and String Quartet
Picasso: Guernica (from Between the Kiss and the Chaos)
5th movement of the 5 movement concerto arranged for 6-String Violin and String Quartet
The Belmont Strum
Original piece written for Belmont University demonstrating Strum Bowing, with engaging melody and groove. Easy to intermediate level. Approx 3 min
Chorinho Bassoonho
Original tune in a Brazilian style. Jazzy. Approx. 5 min.
Side by Side
Original tune demonstrating Strum Bowing, with engaging melody and groove. Easy to intermediate level. Approx 3 min
The Strummin' Waubonsies
Original piece written for Waubonsie Valley High School demonstrating Strum Bowing, with engaging melody and groove. Easy to intermediate level. Approx 3 min
Jammin’ with Gamin
Original piece written for Highland Local School District and their director, Rachel Gamin. It’s an uptempo, bluesy rocker, with a very hummable chorus which applies Strum Bowing. Easy to intermediate level. Approx 3 min.
