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A beautiful and wide-ranging collection of 41 great tunes from all over Argentina. This collection features tangos, milongas, chamames, chacareras, zambas and gatos as well as earlier styles and new compositions. Many pieces are presented as duets and there is the opportunity for the solo violinist to play along with the guitar or bandoneon and second violin accompaniment on the MP3 backing tracks. Summaries of the individual tunes and detailed notes on the music of Argentina enable you to get the best out of this exciting and colourful music. All pieces were recorded by Ros Stephen and are available as MP3 files for free download. The edition is suitable for players of level 3 and above.

"I would recommend this volume to anyone interested in exploring traditional music." (Sarah Kekus (Chair National Association of Music Educators [NAME] 2010-11)

"This is a really appealing book, and great value for money." (The Strad)

"Additionally, all pieces are expertly played by violinist Stephen. Her extensive notes on the different styles and tunes enable one to get the best out of this colourful and exciting music." (Australian Strings Association Journal, Stringendo)

ISBN 9781619119543.

This book presents 50 traditional fiddle tunes in a variety of styles. The material includes Irish jigs, reels and hornpipes, Scottish tunes and airs, and tunes from the United States and Canada. Many of the tunes include the melody in standard notation, followed by a variation which includes common ways of playing the tune. Each of the tunes includes the fiddle melody with guitar accompaniment. Accompanying recordings performed at medium-slow tempos assist in learning and practicing. Includes access to online audio.