Are there violins in jazz?
Violin became a solo instrument in jazz largely through the efforts of Stuff Smith, Eddie South, Stephane Grappelli, and Joe Venuti. Venuti was in a popular duo with guitarist Eddie Lang beginning in the 1920s. The violin is well-represented in modern jazz and improvisational music.
Who is the number one jazz violinist in the world?
Christian Howes
Christian Howes (musician)
| Christian Howes | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 21, 1972 Rocky River, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, teacher, composer |
| Instruments | Violin, viola, bass, guitar |
Who played a blue violin?
| Mik Kaminski | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Labels | Jet |
| Associated acts | Electric Light Orchestra Violinski OrKestra ELO Part II The Orchestra Blue Violin Fay & Latta |
| Website | Musical career |
Who is the best kid violinist?
Watch kid violinist Tyler Butler Figueroa on America’s Got Talent 2019, as he amazes Simon Cowell and the judges with his amazing violin talent.
What size violin should a 13 year old get?
Violin Size Chart
| Violin | Player | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Overall length | Age |
| 3/4 | 21 inches (53.3 cm) | 9 to 12 years old |
| 7/8 | 22 to 22.5 inches (55.9 – 57 cm) | teens |
| 4/4 | 23 to 23.5 inches (58.4 – 59.7 cm) | 11 years to adult |
What is the best size violin for a 10 year old?
1/2 – For children ages 6 to 10, with an arm length of 20 to 22 inches. 3/4 – Children ages 9 to 11, with an arm length of 22 to 23.5 inches. 4/4 or Full Size Violin – For violinists ages 9 and above, with an arm length of 23.5 inches and up.