Bright Sheng's Dance Capriccio is inspired by the dance folk music of the Sherpa people a small ethnic group mostly living in western Nepal in the high mountains of the Himalayas.

This comprehensive book is a facsimile edition of the original collection published in 1883. It has survived over the years because it is one of the richest and most interesting of the 19th century instrumental collections as wellas a resource for students of American vernacular music. Examining the cultural exchange between minstrel show ethnic music and even classical music influenced some of the genres of what we now call American music. 'Ryan'sMammoth Collection' contains a significant number of reels jigs hornpipes clogs walk-arounds essences strathspeys highland flings and contradances that are still played by both traditional and professional fiddlers. Aspecial section containing historical notes and comments is included.

Whitcomb Ed (Compiled). Par WHITCOMB ED. Canadian fiddle music receives the credit and recognition it deserves in this lively collection of tunes from virtually every province and ethnic group in Canada. Originally published in 1990, this project is the result of generous donations by numerous fiddlers and fans of fiddle music. In addition to the preservation and popularization of this folk music form, the contributors shared these common goals in this endeavor: composer recognition, folk music revitalization in Canada and abroad, acknowledgement of the violin and its own origins in the development of fiddle music and its place in Canadian society, note reading and chording, and to pay tribute to many great fiddlers. This revised edition features contributions of 200 of the best tunes from the first printing as well as 200 new tunes. They consist of hornpipes, strathspeys, polkas, waltzes, calypsos, reels, clogs, two-steps, jigs, airs, breakdowns, schottishes, marches, rags, and laments. A bibliography and the background of each composer is included. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Canadian - Songbooks / Recueil / Violon

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.

Chill-out pieces to enjoy between exams-The Fun Club Violin series is a fantastic collection of 'chill-out' pieces to enjoy between exams by established composer Alan Haughton. A variety of styles are included within from classical jazz and ethnic to easylistening and rock these pieces in the Fun Club provide relaxing repertoire and light-relief between exams helping to consolidate what has already been learnt and move on to the next grade. This Student copy forViolin Grade 2-3 includes a CD with two separate versions for each of the eleven pieces here. One version is the full instrumental demonstration and the second is a backing track without Violin so you can take the lead!