This book presents transcriptions with detailed bowings in tandem with three recorded festival versions (played very slowly at a modest tempo and up-to-tempo) of 35 Appalachian Fiddle tunes. A clearly written description ofold-time style focuses on developing a rhythmic bow by presenting default bowing systems (Nashville shuffle 3-1 bowing bow rocking ghost bows) and other techniques and topics such as anticipations left-hand ornamentation drones chording dissonances altered tunings the concept of swing tips on learning by ear and more.This book and accompanying online audio are designed to be accessible and appropriate for all levels ofplayers.

Intermediate-level solos based on 68 fiddling favorites of reels jigs hornpipes and all styles of barn-dance tunes is not only interesting and fascinating it is also very beneficial for the development of technique. Astechnique studies in their respective grades these barn-dance tunes are in a class by themselves. Excellent repertoire. Guitar chords included.

Compiled by Paul Stewart Cranford the Lighthouse Collection celebrates the vibrant musical culture of Cape Breton Island. It gives a refreshing glimpse into a rooted community-based livingtradition.Presented in a book and CD set format the Lighthouse Collection includes original tunes from more than 75 contemporary composers alongside examples of Scottish and Cape Breton music from earliercenturies.Compiled as a part of Cranford Publications' Cape Breton Musical Heritage Series this collection gives recognition to The Cape Breton Fiddlers Association.

A selection of folk ballads from England Ireland Scotland and Wales.A ballad is the blending of words the beauty of melody tone rhythm and expression. They reflect the history of a people their legends religion love and work. British ballads are renouned for their verse melodic construction and for the enormous range of expression.1 The Lass of Richmond Hill is a poem by Leonard McNally a barrister about a lass who became his wife in 1787. The music is by James Hook (1746 1827).2 Sally in our Alley. The words are by Henry Carey who also wrote the original music but this was replaced by the tune we now know an English traditionalmelody in 1790.3 Caller Herrin'. The poem is by Lady Nairne (1766 1845). Nathaniel Gow the famous Scottish violinist wrote the music in 1798 as a harpsichord piece combining the traditional Edinburgh fish wives cry Caller Herrin' with the bells of St Andrew's Church Edinburgh.4 Men of Harlech. The music is traditionally Welsh and the ballad probably originated from North Wales where the native princes had ruled the longest.5 David of the White Rock (Dafydd y Garres Wen). Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) wrote the words to this ballad The Dying Bard. David Owen the Welsh bard of the ballad composed the tune on his death-bed on awakening from a trance in which be believed himself to have heard the tune in heaven.6 Oft in the Stilly Night. The words describe an old man's memories of the smiles the tears of boyhood years. The eyes that shone now dimmed and gone and how oft in the stilly night he remembers other days. The ballad is by the Irish poet Thomas Moore (1779 1852) who set the words to a traditional air.7- The Meeting of the Waters. Written by Thomas Moore music Irish traditional.The Meeting of the Waters is the confluence of the rivers Avonmore and Avonberg in a beautiful valley near Avoca County Wicklow.8 Oh! Charlie is my Darlin'. The

for Easy Violin Skillful Violin and (opt) Viola or Cello-Three traditional folk songs - Annie Laurie The Ash Grove and Scarborough Fair - arranged for two Violins with the option of adding either a Viola or Cello to make an impromptu trio.The Violin parts in this book are ideal for teacher and pupil and are labelled either 'easy Violin' or 'skillful Violin' according to their level of difficulty. The optional Viola and/or Cello parts are also simple to follow and play.

A unique collection of 66 fiddle tunes illustrating the major regional styles found across America and Canada. This book contains rare vintage photographs player's biographical profiles historical and performance notes bowingindications and information on cross-tunings and the American institution of fiddle contests. The authors have collaborated brilliantly on this labor of love to produce a definitive volume of tunes transcribed from recordings bymany of the best fiddlers in North America. Exemplary tunes are included from the Northeast Southeast and Western regions plus various widespread ethnic styles including Cajun Irish Scandinavian Klezmer and Eastern Europeanstyles. Includes access to online audio.

This book presents North and South Indian music in staff notation to whet the appetite of discerning western violin players. The melodies begin at around Grade 4 level progressing to GCSE and A level music performance material. The explanation of North and South Indian music comes with a variety of ragas and compositions from both systems. Candida Connolly provides an informative introduction to this interesting and beautiful music including careful explanations of the elaborate ornamentation. The pieces are performed on the accompanying CD by Candida and her colleagues from the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Centre London.

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.'Take the Lead British Isles folk songs' is a collection of old favourites from all around the UK and Ireland. These simple, idiomatic arrangements give young players the opportunity to play well known tunes either as solo performances or as part of a group. With a choice of backing CD accompaniment or playing along with guitar or piano 'Take the Lead' offers both teacher and student ultimate flexibility.