This book explains and shows in detail the various techniques used by fiddle players in creating a traditional style of playing. All the information is presented in the context of the music itself with numerous transcribed and recorded examples. It is aimed not only at the beginner but also the fiddle-player (and indeed violinist) with some knowledge and experience who wishes to learn more. For those unable to read music a chapter on notation is included. Particular emphasis is given to bowing and ornamentation with individual chapters devoted to Jigs Slides Plokas Hornpipes Airs and Reels. The book also attemptes to convey something of the excitement felt inplaying music which has a large degree of improvisation albeit within certain bounds. The demonstration CD which features a large selection of the transcribed tunes and ornaments performed by Cranitch is an invaluable aid to learning as it allows the listener to hear how the music and ornamentation should sound.

For those who have exhausted Traditional Tunes for Two Fiddlers Book 1 and by popular request we have produced more fiddle duets from a variety of well known traditional music arrangers. Most of the second parts are easy some are very easy. Greatselection of marches jigs and airs by various arrangers. Bowings and chords included.

Andrew D. Gordon has created 30: 12bar blues play-a-long backing tracks in various Blues styles, keys and tempos such as: Funky Blues, Boogie Blues, Jazz Blues, Minor Blues, Country Blues, Latin Blues, Old Time Jazz Blues, Jazz Swing Blues, Classic Blues Rock, Soulful Blues, Slow Blues and many more. Each of the 30 play-a-long tracks has been recorded with 12 choruses of the 12 bar blues progression giving you the opportunity practice soloing techniques totaling over 3 hours of music. Each of the 30 Blues styles contains a solo improvisational melody line, 12 measures in length, designed for the beginner student in mind as a starting point to create your own improvisational solos. Each of the 30 Blues tracks have been recorded, first with the solo playing along with the rhythm backing tracks of keyboards, guitar, bass and drums and immediately following, is the play-a-long backing track that cycles through the 12 bar blues progression 12 times, generally between 5-8 minutes in length, giving you plenty of time to practice. Blues is the basis of many forms of music and these tracks have been specifically created to include styles such as: Jazz, Funk, Folk, Country, Latin, Rock, Gospel, Pop, Boogie, giving you a well-rounded selection of musical styles based on the Blues.

The Fiddle Club series provides a valuable resource of Fiddle tunes for anyone interested in this style of music. The authors who are music instructors have included various markings (bar numbers fingerings and bowings) which are helpful in teaching especially in group situations. Several of the tunes in this collection include parts for two Violins.

If you have tried and failed to learn to read standard music notation for the mandolin or fiddle using traditional methods or you have never tried and want to this book is for you. Learn to play from music in the mandolin- andfiddle-friendly major keys of C G D A F and B-flat and their relative minor keys. Also learn to play in various time signatures including 4/4 (common time) 2/2 (cut time) 3/4 (waltz) and 6/8 (jig). You will also be taughtto recognize and play whole notes half notes quarter notes and eight notes.

The Highland Fiddle Music Of Aonghas Grant Volume 2-This book with companion video is the second and final volume in the Glengarry Collection of Aonghas Grant's Highland Fiddle repertoire.The book contains 188 additional slow airs marches strathspeys reels jigs and hornpipes. Accompanying stories history and photographs provide additional background to the tunes. This collection focuses on the core of Grant's music - Highland Fiddling and its connections to pipe tunes andGaelic songs. Some of these tunes have never been published before while others are only available in out-of-print books and pipe settings. The collection also includes a number of tunes composed by Grant and onescomposed in his honor. The tunes are fully chorded in a style representative of Grant's band experience.Transcriptions of his bowings grace notes and stories provide insight into his playing style. Accompanyingphotos richly illustrate Grant's music including images of musicians family and scenes from his various careers. Includes access to online video containing recordings of Grant's impromptu and passionateperformances featuring 81 selections.

This book sets out to teach the reader how to play the fiddle by using inspiring music from some of the great musical traditions of the world especially arranged by the author for the instrument. Includes 2 CDs!Ideal for the complete beginner there is no need for any previous musical knowledge.Invaluable for the existing player/improver looking for fresh ideas and exciting new tunes.By working though this unique book the reader will gain a sound knowledge of the fiddle plus a large and varied repertoire of traditional music from all over the world.By drawing on the less commonly heard music of countries such as Venezuala Rwanda Holland Trinidad Japan and Australia as well as the more popular traditions of Ireland and North America this book will produce a well-rounded fiddle player - a musician who will be inspired to look further into the exciting musical traditions of the world.Rather than being an exhaustive guide to all traditional styles of the world this book is a fiddle method which uses tunes from around the world to demonstrate the various techniques required to produce a competant traditional musician. It is the sincere hope of the author that the student will be inspired by study of the music contained in this book and recording to look more deeply into the styles of particular interest. Contents 7/8 Time Signature A L'ouchaq Fnit Ana (Morocco) Al Mout Ba-ddra' (Morocco) Alborada de Pontecaldelas (Spain) Bahcevanci with Double-stops (Turkey) Beale Street Blues (U.S.A) Bert Jamison's (Australia) Bisdot Bet-lechem (Israel) Castillian (Trinidad) Castillian with Double-stops (Trinidad) Cornin's Hornpipe (Ireland) Daichovo Chara (Bulgaria) Dance (Egypt) Dance from Rajasthan (India) Double Stops Dwans y Pistyll (Wales) Extract from Shin-Kinuta (Japan) Flop-Eared Mule (U.S.A) Fraggossiriani (Greece) Frayleleh (Israel) Friend Since You Want to Marry

This book sets out to teach the reader how to play the fiddle by using inspiring music from some of the great musical traditions of the world especially arranged by the author for the instrument. Includes CD!Ideal for the complete beginner there is no need for any previous musical knowledge.Invaluable for the existing player/improver looking for fresh ideas and exciting new tunes. By working through this unique book the reader will gain a sound knowledge of the fiddle plus a large and varied repertoire of traditional music from all over the world.By drawing on the less commonly heard music of countries such as Venezuala Rwanda Holland Trinidad Japan and Australia as well as the more popular traditions of Ireland and North America this book will produce a well-rounded fiddle player - a musician who will be inspired to look further into the exciting musical traditions of the world. Rather than being an exhaustive guide to all traditional styles of the world this book is a fiddle method which uses tunes from around the world to demonstrate the various techniques required to produce a competent traditional musician. It is the sincere hope of the author that the student will be inspired by the study of the music contained in this book and recording to look more deeply into styles of particular interest.

The Fiddle Bow Technique Chart is an informative guide for fiddlers seeking to acquire the knowledge and skills intrinsic to great bowing technique and Fiddle playing. The chart ranges from fundamental topics that will help the player understand and achieve solid technique and tone, to more explorative topics that cover various bow patterns, effects, and techniques used in modern Fiddle styles. This resource is a must-have for all aspiring Fiddler players. / Niveau : Avancé / Méthode / Violon

Russ Dale (Taught). Par RUSS DALE. In this DVD Dale Russ teaches the elements of the exciting Irish fiddle style. Includes exercises to develop coordination in both hands plus basic bowing techniques, slides, grace notes, rolls and bowed triplets. These techniques are combined with various dance rhythms to make the traditional Irish fiddle style accessible. / Niveau : Débutant / Celtic/Irish - Methods / Méthode / Violon

Discover The Lead Violin on these pop hits. Songs include Don't Tell Me Millennium Reach Say What You Want and more.

Carefully selected and edited easy violin arrangements for players around Grades 1-2 standard. Book includes chord symbols in concert pitch and a guide to notation as well as eight huge hits to play. CD includes full backing tracks - professionally arranged and recorded and full demonstration recordings to help you learn the songs.

In the book:Carefully selected and edited easy violin arrangements for players around Grades 1-2 standardChord symbols in concert pitchOn the CD:Full backing tracks professionally arranged and recordedFull demonstration recordings to help you learn the songs