Format : Sheet music + CD
SKU: HL.232
ISBN 9780931759109. UPC: 073999028355. 9x12 inches. Glenn Weiser.
A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes on the harmonica! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel, jig, hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs, along with a CD that demonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary.
SKU: MB.98545M
ISBN 9780786695737. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This volume is intended as a folio of arrangements from the repertoire of a working musician. As such, there is only a minimum of discussion about the technical aspects of playing. Students who have already dealt with the American style called fingerpicking or fingerstyle guitar, which is quite distinct from other kinds of guitar playing, will be at an advantage. The easiest arrangements here are early intermediate level, while the other end of the scale includes pieces that may challenge even a professional. Tunes within each section are presented generally in order of difficulty. The bulk of the tunes presented are fiddle tunes, with a couple of banjo tunes and several songs as well as tunes originally played on other instruments such as harp, pipes, or accordion. There are even a small number composed for the guitar. For the most part, differences in approach among the tunes here are unrelated to the instrumental sources. All the tunes are presented in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.WBM47M
ISBN 9781732708808. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Lively Guitar Tunes is a collection of 38 lively, up-tempo tunes arranged for guitar. The collection includes fiddle tunes, reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, bluegrass, old-time melodies and some original compositionsâ??an ideal collection for adding to repertoire, improving picking technique or just having fun playing the guitar. Backup chords and tablature are included, and each tune is recorded with melody and guitar accompaniment. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: GI.G-10795
ISBN 9781574635164.
Fiddle Tunes for Marimba is a collection of old-time American, Scottish, Irish, and English fiddle tunes transcribed for two-mallet marimba or xylophone with four-mallet marimba accompaniment. The fiddle tunes included in the collection were selected to introduce percussionists and mallet players to the rich traditions of American and European folk-dance music. The challenging two-mallet tune melodies work well as technical studies that are fun to play. The following fiddle tunes are included in this volume: Arkansas Traveler Billy in the Lowground Blackberry Blossom Bonaparte Crossing the Rocky Mountains Chicken Reel Devil’s Dream East Tennessee Blues Garry Owen Hills of Glenorchy Irish Washerwoman June Apple Liberty Maggie Brown’s Favorite Mary Walker Red Haired Boy Sailor’s Hornpipe Salt Creek Sligo Maid Soldier’s Joy Stronsay Waltz Swallow Tail Jig Whiskey before Breakfast.
SKU: CF.CAS120F
ISBN 9781491154700. UPC: 680160913251. 9 x 12 inches. Key: A minor.
With a blend of Celtic and American fiddle tunes, the medley Emerald Melodies begins with Star of the County Down in a moderate 3/4 and intensifies with two Irish jigs: Another Jig Will Do and Coleraine, in multiple compound meters. Melodies are passed throughout every section while still having rhythmically interesting accompaniment parts. The last section brings it all home in the friendly fiddle key of D Major with Lost Indian, an American bluegrass standard.With a blend of Celtic and American fiddle tunes, the medley Emerald Melodies begins with “Star of the County Down†in a moderate 3/4 and intensifies with two Irish jigs: “Another Jig Will Do†and “Coleraine,†in multiple compound meters. Melodies are passed throughout every section while still having rhythmically interesting accompaniment parts. The last section brings it all home in the friendly fiddle key of D Major with “Lost Indian,†an American bluegrass standard.
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: MB.95548M
ISBN 9780786694303. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
A compilation of favorite solos on Irish, Scottish and New England fiddle tunes arranged for banjo by one of Americas foremost clawhammer banjoists, Ken Perlman. Formerly published under the name Basic Clawhammer Banjo. In notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: AP.49980
ISBN 9781470659349. UPC: 038081576602. English.
The Appalachians represented one of America's first frontiers, and frontier music became one of the first truly American forms of musical expression. Based on traditional fiddle tunes, Appalachian Journey combines four folk songs, providing players and the audience with a real toe-tapping treat! The melodies included are: After the Battle of Aughrim and Lord Mayo I, both Irish in origin, and Bonaparte Crossing the Rocky Mountains along with Whiskey Before Breakfast, adapted from the old-time fiddling tradition. (4:45).
