{"product_id":"accidentals-happen-a-compilation-of-scales-for-violin-in-two-octaves-major-minor-modes-dominant-7th-pentatonic-ethnic-diminished-augmented-paperback","title":"ACCIDENTALS HAPPEN! A Compilation of Scales for Violin in Two Octaves: Major \u0026 Minor, Modes, Dominant 7th, Pentatonic \u0026 Ethnic, Diminished \u0026 Augmented - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam H. Somach\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eACCIDENTALS HAPPEN  is a diverse scale book which includes scales from classical, jazz, blues and a variety of world music traditions. In this book are 26 scales notated in all 15 key signatures. The scales in this book are: Major, Harmonic \u0026amp; Melodic Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian (Dominant 7th), Aeolian (Natural Minor) \u0026amp; Locrian Modes, Major \u0026amp; Minor Pentatonic Scales, Spanish\/Jewish, Hungarian Minor, Arabic, Hindu, Augmented, Lydian Augmented, Major \u0026amp; Minor Diminished, Whole Tone \u0026amp; Diminished Whole Tone, Harmonic Major, Blues, Bebop, Lydian Dominant \u0026amp; Chromatic scales. All scales in this book are notated in TWO OCTAVES. It includes reference material on 25 scales, the \"Circle of Fifths\", key signatures \u0026amp; enharmonic equivalents. Half steps are shown in all scales where applicable. It is designed for classically-trained violinists and fiddlers who are able to play up to sixth position. A great preparation for improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWILLIAM H. SOMACH is a professional violist\/violinist\/fiddler based in Southwest Florida. He received conservatory-level training on viola \u0026amp; violin at Indiana University, where he also earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism. He works professionally as a freelance classical musician in orchestras \u0026amp; small ensembles and improvises on fiddle in various non-classical styles of music. He also has years of experience working in administration at a summer music camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 03, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42168423022727,"sku":"9781490588285","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8b9ed45adbb647f706d0ec21aeada7b4.webp?v=1733335311","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/accidentals-happen-a-compilation-of-scales-for-violin-in-two-octaves-major-minor-modes-dominant-7th-pentatonic-ethnic-diminished-augmented-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}