Cape Breton

Par CAMPBELL JOHN. John Campbell a hérité un grand héritage de la musique de violon écossais et le style de son père Dan J. Campbell, son grand-père et une foule d'autres violoneux sur l'île du Cap Breton en Nouvelle-Ecosse. En outre, John a composé de nombreux airs mémorables dans les styles traditionnels transportant sa propre timbre d'imagination créatrice. Voyage de Sandy MacIntyre à Boston, autoroute Reel, panneau Mine Jig, bobine Glenora et père Francis Cameron, ne sont que quelques-uns des airs de John qui sont joués maintenant partout dans le monde, souvent par des joueurs qui ne connaissent pas leur auteur, mais qui les perçoivent comme des joyaux du coeur de la riche tradition de Cap-Breton. / Niveau : Débutant / Canadian - Tune Book / Recueil / Violon

Part of the Cape Breton Musical Heritage Series this popular book contains a mix of 131 traditional and original Fiddle tunes from a player steeped in Cape Breton's dance music tradition.This new edition is completewith chords photos and a comprehensive index of the first seven Volumes the CB Heritage Series.This beautifully produced book is the second in The Cape Breton Musical Heritage Series which editor Paul Cranford introducedin 1992 with Jerry Holland's Collection of Fiddle Tunes (Revised Edition). These collections focus on contemporary performers and the continuing musical tradition in Cape Breton Nova Scotia. They contain both traditional andnewly composed tunes from Cape Breton Scottish Irish and other sources as played by the featured performer.

Par STEWART CRANFORD PAUL. This book celebrates the vibrant musical culture of Cape Breton Island. It gives a refreshing glimpse into a rooted, community-based, living tradition. Fiddle tunes from more than seventy-five contemporary composers are presented together with Scottish and Cape Breton music from earlier centuries. Compiled as a part of Cranford Publications Cape Breton Musical Heritage Series, this collection is presented to give recognition to The Cape Breton Fiddlers Association. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Canadian - / Recueil / Violon

This volume in the renowned For Dummies series has been created to help beginning Fiddle players to master their instrument.Taking up any new instrument can be intimidating, but with this easy-to-use guide, you'll be playing Fiddle music from all around the world in no time.Fiddle For Dummies covers everything a beginner needs to know, from selecting, tuning and caring for your Fiddle to mastering various music styles. This comprehensive book guides you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the Fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold the instrument, master fundamental techniques, and take your skills to the next level. Access to companion online audio tracks and instructional videos is also included, helping you to further enhance your skills.The Fiddle is a popular instrument across many continents, partly due to its convenient portable size. Fiddle repertoire includes a range of musical styles from all over the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Celtic/Cape Breton, country, folk, bluegrass and more. If you're already a Violin player, learning to play Fiddle can also open the door to an exciting new world of sounds that are sure to impress both you and your fellow musicians.With Fiddle For Dummies you will:Learn Fiddle techniques and fundamentalsSelect, tune and care for your FiddleJoin the folk instrument movement and master the FiddlePlay Fiddle music from all over the world / Violon

Canadian Fiddle Styles-Part of the American Fiddle Method this book has been devised by expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch to teach fiddlers the Canadian style. The American Fiddle Method - CanadianFiddle Styles delves into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling. This highly anticipated book is suitable for beginning to intermediate-level players and explores Canada's rich fiddle traditions including Old TimeCanadian French Canadian Cape Breton and Metis. More than just a collection of great tunes this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody toreels jigs hornpipes waltzes schottisches airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations using the skills in the book. The included play-along audio tracks are great for listening as well as helping youto create a professional-sounding performance.

41 Fiddle Solos. Par MC MASTER NATALIE. Ce livre contient des transcriptions de sélections de trois albums de Natalie MacMaster: A Compilation, Fit un violon, et sans limites. Ces mélodies ont été sélectionnées parce que le violon a été entendu facilement sur l'accompagnement et les paramètres de la mélodie ont été raisonnablement transférables à la notation musicale standard. Ces transcriptions méticuleuses comprennent les ornementations reflétant comme clairement que possible la façon que Natalie effectue actuellement les mélodies, qui peuvent avoir évolué depuis les CD ont été enregistrées. La source de l'album et la coupe particulière sont indiqués au début de chaque morceau. Contactez Rounder Records au 1-800-768-6337 pour les enregistrements. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Fiddle Tunes - Solos / Recueil / Violon

Par SLATER ALEC. With this volume, the reader is pleasantly surprised with two books in one- Section One by Alec Slater, and Section Two by Lisa Schmitz. Alec's portion is intended as a guide for the clawhammer or frailing banjo player with some previous experience in this style. He stresses the fact that this style of music can be fully learned only from within the oral tradition in which it grew. The instruction included here is meant to provide a review, and not to take the place of qualified teacher. Alec recommends that '...anyone wanting to get this playing right, should find someone in your area who plays and have him/her teach you. Listen to it, watch it, and make it your own.' In Section Two, Lisa Schmits presents an extensive collection of 163 jigs, reels, polkas, hornpipes, strathspeys, waltzes, and songs from Ireland, Scotland, the Shetland Islands, Cape Breton, New England and Southern Appalachia for banjo solo. The national origin of each tune is indicated. Lisa offers personal, authoritative settings of a great variety of tunes at an intermediate level. Written in tablature only. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Old Time - Solos / Tablatures / Banjo Tablatures à 5 Cordes

Book Online Audio and Video-This volume in the renowned For Dummies series has been created to help beginning Fiddle players to master their instrument. Taking up any new instrument can be intimidating but with this easy-to-use guide you'll be playing Fiddle music from all around the world in no time. Fiddle For Dummies covers everything a beginner needs to know from selecting tuning and caring for your Fiddle to mastering variousmusic styles. This comprehensive book guides you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the Fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold the instrument master fundamental techniques and take your skills tothe next level. Access to companion online audio tracks and instructional videos is also included helping you to further enhance your skills. The Fiddle is a popular instrument across many continents partly due to itsconvenient portable size. Fiddle repertoire includes a range of musical styles from all over the world such as Irish Scottish Celtic/Cape Breton country folk bluegrass and more. If you're already a Violin player learning toplay Fiddle can also open the door to an exciting new world of sounds that are sure to impress both you and your fellow musicians. With Fiddle For Dummies you will: Learn Fiddle techniquesand fundamentals Select tune and care for your Fiddle Join the folk instrument movement and master the Fiddle Play Fiddle music from all over the world

Book with Audio and Video Access. Preface by Jay Ungar, composer of Ashokan Farewell. A Festival of Violin

Available on the 'Sounds Of Nova Scotia' album as well as 'My Heart Soars: A Canadian Celebration ' this lullaby evokes and celebrates the Celtic and folk heritage of the Atlantic Canadian province. Arranged by Stuart Calvert for SSA with Piano Accompaniment.

Author of Scottish Fiddle Tunes (ED 12759) Iain Fraser presents a collection of 60 pieces for solo violin. Drawn from the rich tradition of Canadian folk music the collection covers a range of regional styles including Celtic, French Canadian, Métis and Newfoundland. The volume includes notes on the tunes, and is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all pieces. German and French translations of all texts are available as PDF downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8.Part of the bestselling World Music series, which also includes music from England, Ireland, Scotland, Eastern Europe, America, Argentina, India, China and Korea / Violon