Learning to play Fiddle tunes is made more meaningful when the student is supported musically by the accompaniment of a teacher parent or friend. The 76 traditional Fiddle tunes and folksongs in this book in C G D A and Emajor (many of which are presented in more than one key) are printed in a separate pull-out section.The accompanying Piano part (with Guitar chords) has its own section which includes the Fiddle part. This layout will helpthe accompanist keep the student on track. The result: Enjoyable stylish duets.

A complete beginner's guide to traditional fiddle styles. Stacy Phillips gives instruction on the single shuffle playing blues double stops how to buy a fiddle and how to read music.

This affordable 'Qwikguide' contains 43 traditional fiddle solos in standard notation with chord symbols.Songs include: Arkansas Traveler Back Up and Push The Blarney Pilgrim Beaumont Rag BillCheatham Billy in the Lowground Blackberry Blossom Bonaparte's Retreat Cotton-eyed Joe Cripple Creek Down Yonder Dill Pickle Rag Drowsy Maggie Durham's Bull Eighth of January Fisher's Hornpipe Fire on the Mountain Garry Owen Haste to the Wedding Jolie Blond Maidens Prayer and more.The included online audio contains performances of all the tunes in the book. 

A unique guide to the composition of folk tunes. It requires no previous experience of tune writing is full of practical down-to earth suggestions about every aspect of composition and covers a wide variety of folk styles. The book shows you how to analyse deconstruct and rebuild traditional tunes and takes you step by step through the process of creating a tune. Chris Haigh's second book following close on the heels of Fiddling Around The World (SP600).

Celtic and Acadian Tunes-Over 425 reels jigs set-tunes waltzes marches strathspeys and airs transcribed from the playing of traditional fiddlers make this a must have title. Includes access to online audio.

The A Flying Start for Strings series presents a carefully graded sequence of music for teaching the beginning string player. The books are suitable for teaching individuals or groups of the same instrument. Many tunes in the series for violin viola and cello are in the same key and can be played together.Teachers can use this versatile series in a way that suits their own teaching style. There is ample room in all books for the teacher wishing to add more dynamics slurs bowing signs tempos instructions or explanations. The large easy-to-read notes and clear and simple layout help students concentrate on the notes they are learning. Lively folk and traditional tunesmake learning fun and lead to confident playing.With only one tune on most pages the young student gains a sense of achievement from turning the pages quickly and moving on.Book 2 starts with D string tunes to consolidate reading skills and provide the most comfortable pitch for singing. Students progress from one-string tunes to two-string tunes. The book introduces slurs simple dotted rhythms and dynamics. There is a page of bowing variations with rhythms and bowings to apply to a scale arpeggio or melody. Ensemble playing is brought in with canons and rounds.

Fiddle Faddle-31 traditional Welsh fiddle tunes arranged for Violin duet or Violin and Viola with optional cello part to convert to a mixed trio.

Traditional Style Fiddle Sets With Guitar Tab-This book is a definitive documentation of Cape Breton-style fiddle music. Techniques specific to the style are touched on and many sets (groups of tunes - listening tunes dance tunes or a combination thereof - performed in aspecific order) are included. Presented are the melodies chords and guitar tablature. 120 pages.

Learn how to play Violin in the gypsy style with help from someone who has mastered the genre expert teacher Mary Ann Harbar.This book contains practice tips a helpful glossary a short essay onthe Gypsy touch and a fine assortment of approximately 50 annotated traditional Gypsy tunes from Russia Romania Hungary and Bessarabia.Based on many years of research travel and participation in slavas orGypsy jam sessions this long-anticipated book makes a significant and colourful contribution to the Violin repertoire while providing a thorough grounding in the characteristic elements of the passionate Gypsy style.Gypsy Violin includes access to online audio containing every song in the book at performance tempo with Violin accompaniment.

Traditional Southern old-time fiddling from the world-renowned Round Peak area of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina focusing on the style and repertoire of master fiddler Tommy Jarrell (1901-1985). AuthorBrad Leftwich himself an acclaimed fiddler who learned the music in person from Jarrell presents detailed accurate transcriptions of 83 tunes (the bulk of Jarrell's repertoire) both in standard musicnotation and fiddle tablature along with interesting anecdotal information relating to each tune. Comes with access to online audio played solo at a moderate tempo to facilitate learning. Helpful stylistic tips and importantbackground information on the area and the music along with biographical information on Jarrell and many of the musicians from whom he learned illustrated with many fascinating old photographs. Featuringthe old-time Round Peak fiddle style and repertoire of Tommy Jarrell. Detailed accurate transcriptions of 83 tunes in standard notation and tablature. Online audio including all 83 tunes played solo at moderatetempo. Stylistic tips photos and background information on Round Peak music and musicians.

Regarded as the greatest Spanish composer of the 20th century Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) had a distinctively nationalistic style. His Andalusian influences are clearly seen in his 1915 ballet El Amor Brujo which is often praised for its originality while at the same time preserving the beauty of the Andalusian folk themes. The most famous movement of the ballet is Danza Rituel Del Fuego (The Ritual FireDance) inspired by the traditional ceremony where people would worship the Fire-God by dancing around and leaping through a fire. Renowned for its exciting trills and ornaments it has been arranged here for Violin and Piano.

In his preface the author reminds the reader that this is not a book for the absolute beginner. Even the experienced player may not 'get it' on first reading a given tune but 'You can expect to enjoy the process oflearning...[and experience] the joy of recreating a traditional tune of making it your own.' This is the teacher/student pact in effect throughout this marvellous book written for the literary as much as the musical connoisseur.Although no classical Violin experience is needed you will need to know how to hold the Fiddle and bow and be able to play at least simple tunes in the first position.Having the ability to read music will enable you tofollow the bowing patterns and left-hand techniques which the author feels are crucial in grasping the playing style. Includes online audio download files featuring solo Fiddle. The teaching recording plays the first tunes slowly but by the end the correct speed is played. This stereo recording contains 77 of the 80 songs from the book.

A great collection of popular classics for Violin. Includes Pachelbel's Canon In D Beethoven's Fur Elise and the traditional Irish melody Danny Boy plus many more! Arranged for Violin with Pianoaccompaniment. There is also an accompaniment CD for those times when you don't have a Pianist.

The Hal Leonard Fiddle Method is the perfect introduction to playing folk bluegrass and country styles on the Violin. Many traditional tunes are included to illustrate a variety of techniques. The accompanying online audio includes 90 tracks for demonstration and play-along.Lessons cover:instrument selection and careplaying positionsslides and slursbowingmusic theorydronescross-tuningand other essential topics.