ISBN 9781513470917. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This book presents the most widely played fiddle tunes in easy-to-read arrangements for viola. The viola edition features the same tunes in the same keys as the author’s original The Fiddlin’ Workshop and The Fiddlin\' Workshop for Cello, so all three instruments could conceivably jam together. Designed for beginning through intermediate players, the arrangements progress in difficulty with each tune. A few tunes are presented in both easier and more challenging versions.In addition to helpful hints on fingerings and bowing, this collection contains suggested guitar accompaniment chords and a bit of fiddlin’ history and related folklore. Includes access to an excellent online audio recording of the book’s tunes and variations.

ISBN 9781513459288. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This book presents the most widely played fiddle tunes in easy-to-read arrangements for cello. The cello edition features the same tunes in the same keys as the authors original The Fiddlin Workshop and The Fiddlin' Workshop for Viola, so the instruments could conceivably jam together. Includes helpful hints for fingerings and bowing as well as a bit of fiddlin history and related folklore. Designed for beginning through intermediate players, the arrangements are progressively arranged with suggested guitar accompaniment chords. Includes access to an excellent online audio recording of all tunes and variations.

ISBN 9781610655156. This book was written to be used as a learning tool for beginners who read music. It presents very easy tunes to learn the basics of bowing and style, and progresses in difficulty with each tune. All of the arrangements are renditions that the author plays and has heard other fiddlers play. Many of the tunes are done in the style of Herman Johnson, a five-time National Fiddle Champion. Audio download available online.

ISBN 9781619112025. Aerobics and Warm-Ups for Fiddlers and Violinists is not for the sophisticated violinist with years of classical training. It has been created especially for the more casual player who is sincerely interested in getting maximum benefit from a minimum of effort. Aerobics and Warm-Ups for Fiddlers and Violinists helps to fill this need for technical studies applicable to both the worlds of classical violin and fiddling. I first tested these scales and exercises on myself for six months, faithfully using them for about 20 minutes as warm-ups to my daily practice. I was rewarded with a definite improvement in my technique. I was actually surprised to see my dexterity grow as I charted my metronomic progress on a calendar. I remember thinking, "I will never be able to play faster than this." But then a couple of weeks later I would indeed climb a notch higher! Through the years I have used these exercises in countless fiddle workshops and with private students. The letters of thanks and positive feedback from students who were thrilled with improved fiddle technique have brought me great satisfaction. I sincerely believe that these exercises, when faithfully practiced, will help violinists improve their playing skills. The exercises will help develop and strengthen muscles used for finger dexterity, clarity of notes, tone, bowing-arm control, intonation, double stops and a flexible bowing arm wrist. Companion free Audio Tracks available online.