The American Fiddle Method, Volume 1 - Cello

Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top Fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2.Briancontinues and expands the skills introduced in Volume 1 and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn to play the right stuff faster and better.Contents include: 27 intermediate/advanced tunes rhythmic slurcombinations; tricks for playing in tune; secrets of great tone; fluid bowing; backup and chops; playing in flatted keys; and powerful double stops.

Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top Fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD lesson for beginning fiddle players which is a supplement to his critically acclaimed AmericanFiddle Method Volume 1.Brian guides you through the basic skills of learning the fiddle and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn faster and more efficiently. In order to include as much material aspossible each tune is played once followed by a few tips.This DVD includes nearly 2 hours of material which is roughly equivalent to four to eight months of private lessons. Contents include: 22 common fiddle tunes bowand fiddle position bowing technique fingering technique rhythmic bowing slurring tricks for playing in tune secrets for good tone double-string playing and backup playing.

Par WICKLUND BRIAN. Studio privé enseignants, les programmes de la chaîne scolaires et les enseignants de Suzuki se préparer pour les récitals accueilleront ces accompagnements piano bon goût pour les éditions de violon, alto et violoncelle de procédé du Volume 2 de Brian Wicklund de Fiddle américain. Reconnue comme la méthode fiddle plus largement utilisé dans le pays, Wicklund a pris connaissance de la demande croissante d'une série d'accompagnement au piano parallèles et engagé son ami Bob Walser à prendre sur la tâche de l'écrire. Collaborant étroitement avec Wicklund, Walser a été encouragé à respecter les progressions de corde suggéré dans les livres originaux, mais la marge de manoeuvre pour ajouter des variations intéressantes dans le rythme et l'harmonie. Le résultat est un livre d'arrangements qui accueille les pianistes au cercle de brouillage. Piano jouant des enseignants, parents et frères et soeurs peuvent maintenant rejoindre dans le plaisir, et violon tunes peuvent figurer dans les concerts et récitals avec l'appui d'un accompagnateur. En outre, les directeurs d'accompagnement appris en jouant à ces arrangements peuvent être appliqués... / Niveau : Débutant / Bluegrass and Country - Methods / Méthode / Piano

Description Master teachers and performers of the mandolin, Brian Wicklund and Ben Winship have crafted The American Mandolin Method based on the solid system created by Wicklund for the best-selling books, The American Fiddle Method . Using clear illustrations and lucid explanations, the authors guide beginning mandolin players through necessary skills such as efficiently holding the mandolin, fretting, picking technique, creating good tone, chop chord and open chord backup. Students learn the techniques while mastering over thirty common jam tunes, which they can practice with using the accompanying audio. Songlist Amazing Grace Angelina Baker Arran Boat Song Boil 'Em Cabbage Down Bonaparte's Retreat Buffalo Gals Cairo Camptown Races Cindy Cluck Old Hen Country Waltz Crawdad Song Cripple Creek Down In The Valley Girl I Left Behind Me Little Liza Jane Miss Mcleod's Reel Old Joe Clark Over The Waterfall Red Haired Boy Red River Valley Red Wing Sandy Boys Shady Grove Shortnin' Bread Si Beag Si Mor Southwind Stinky's Blues Sugar Hill Turkey In The Straw

Media Type : Book CD DVD Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Bluegrass and Country Series : American Fiddle Method Number of pages : 64 Designed as a follow-up to Volume 1, Volume 2 addresses such important skills as: 1) expanding a basic repertoire of common intermediate-level tunes, 2) learning to use low first position, 3) mastery of bowing down on the beat and corrective slurring, 4) artistic slurring, 5) understanding basic music theory, and 6) learning double-stop backup combinations. Some students who have studied violin or fiddle music before may be able to skip Volume 1 and start with Volume 2, assuming they are proficient at skills such as proper violin and bow placement and can play a small repertoire of fiddle tunes with good tone and intonation. The DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2 continues and expands the skills introduced in Volume 1 and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn to play the right stuff faster and better. Contents include: 27 intermediate/advanced tunes, rhythmic slur combinations; tricks for playing in tune; secrets of great tone; fluid bowing; backup and chops; playing in flatted keys; and powerful double stops.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Bluegrass and Country Series : American Fiddle Method Number of pages : 56 Private studio teachers, school string programs and Suzuki teachers preparing for recitals will welcome these tasteful piano accompaniments for the violin, viola and cello editions of Volume 1of Brian Wicklund's American Fiddle Method. Acknowledged as the most widely used fiddle method in the country, Wicklund became aware of the increasing demand for a parallel piano accompaniment series and engaged his friend Bob Walser to take on the task of writing it. Collaborating closely with Wicklund, Walser was encouraged to adhere to the chord progressions suggested in the original books, but given leeway to add interesting variations in rhythm and harmony. The result is a book of arrangements that welcomes pianists to the jamming circle. Piano playing teachers, parents and siblings can now join in the fun, and fiddle tunes can be featured in concerts and recitals with the support of an accompanist. In addition, principals of accompaniment learned by playing these arrangements can be applied to accompanying other tunes, the voice or other instruments. The American Fiddle Method itself provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on many years of teaching experience, the author introduces concepts and techniques that yield solid results. This method encourages creativity in the student by including variations of the tunes to illustrate how they can serve as a basis for improvisation.

This title provides a beginner with the foundations needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on years of teaching experience renowned Fiddle player Brian Wicklund introduces the concepts and techniques that yieldsolid results. By including variations to the tunes and illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation this method encourages creativity in the student. To assist in the development of ensemble skills chordsand lyrics basic music theory and demonstrations are included in this illustrated book. Access to online audio is also available for listening and play-along tracks capture the excitement of the music aiding instruction. Thisbook is beneficial for both Fiddle students and classical Violin students.   Includes: Engaging illustrations Access to online audio Guitar chords and lyrics for accompaniment