Develop jazz solos using melodic fragments from traditionalFiddle tunes. These Fiddle etudes are also suitable forMandolin Banjo Guitar and other traditional instruments. Each etude is preceded by a short introduction discussing the development techniques at work. The online audio tracks feature swinging interpretations of each etude and provide play-along tracks so that you can practice each concept.Another great addition to the Berklee Press collection.

An album of easy traditional and pop tunes arranged for twoinstruments. Includes: I Want It That Way (Backstreet Boys) If YouBelieve (Sasha) Molly Malone Music (John Miles) and A Groovy KindOf Love (Phil Collins).

String Tunes was compiled from melodies Samuel Applebaum used to teach his string students. Michael Katz has produced the accompaniment CD (in traditional jazz and rock styles) to motivate students to practice and perform for friends and family. The melodies are arranged in progressive order from the first three notes students learn to hte end of level one in most method books. These well-known (and some not-as-well-known) melodies may be played as a solo or in unison with other string instruments (violin viola cello bass). If you have a balance control on your compact disc player you may eliminate the recorded melody by turning the balance all the wayto the right. The number of the melody in the book is the same as the CD track number. Each recorded accompaniment has a count off to get you started. When you perform announce the name of the song of your audience.

This is the first book in a four book series of traditional music an exciting popular collection of easier Scottish fiddle tunes. The First Ceilidh Collection compiled and arranged by Christine Martin and Anne Hughes. A great resource for fiddle groups accordionists school groups fiddle orchestra those wanting to learn more about Scottish music and dance. This book is a must have for those just starting out to learn Scottish music and all Scottish fiddle and accordion enthusiasts at any stage. Includes Scottish airs marches strathspeys reels and hornpipes. The book has large clear print with simple bowings andchords for all accompaniment instruments.

Violin Edition-This 2014 edition of Edward Huws Jones' popular series of traditional Fiddle repertoire now comes with an expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colourful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations this expanded resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. Jigs Reels & Hornpipes contains a generous collection of authentic music some familiar some more exotic but all of it faithfully arranged to enable you to create your own ceilidh bluegrass club or charanga band. This edition for the Violin includes an optional easy Violin part and Guitar chords whilst the complete edition alsoincludes both Keyboard and Violin accompaniments. Either format is highly flexible which means the music can be played as solos duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles. Edwards Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching Fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.

Edward Huws Jones’ popular series of traditional Fiddle repertoire now available with expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colourful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. These generous collections of authentic music some familiar some more exotic but all of it faithfully arranged enable you to create your own ceilidh bluegrass club or charanga band. The Violin edition includes optional easy Violin part and Guitar chords whilst the complete edition also includes both Keyboard and Violin accompaniments. Either format is highly flexible which means the music can be played as solos duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles. Edwards Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching Fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.

Edward Huws Jones? popular series of traditional fiddle repertoire now available with expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colourful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. These generous collections of authentic music some familiar some more exotic but all of it faithfully arranged enable you to create your own ceilidh bluegrass club or charanga band.The violin edition includes optional easy violin part and guitar chords whilst the complete edition also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is highly flexible which means themusic can be played as solos duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles.Edwards Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.

I Can Read Music is a beginning note-reading book for violin students who have learned to play using an aural approach such as the Suzuki Method or for traditionally taught students who need extra note reading practise. Rhythm and pitch are taught separately so that the student can work on one thing at a time. When the two aspects of reading are established they can be combined successfully at a later date.

227 Traditional Pieces for Violin-Renowned Fiddle player and arranger Chris Haigh presents this fantastic survey of French Fiddle music with over 200 pieces exploring the variety of traditional Fiddle music found throughout the country. France is perhaps not as famous for Fiddle music as Ireland Scotland or Romania is but scratch below the surface and you will find a rich tradition packed with unique dance forms crooked tune structures unusual and exotic modes and non-tempered scales.

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

Continuing the reissue of the classic Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes - Volume 2 Favorite American Waltzes For Fiddle presents over 110 classic and lesser-known country waltzes fromall parts of the United States some with multiple versions.All the pieces are transcribed from performances of the greatest traditional fiddlers of the past and present including Benny Thomasson Howdy Forrester J. T.Perkins Lloyd Wanzer Jay Ungar Vivian Williams Skip Gorman Texas Shorty Kenny Baker and dozens more. Bowings and chord accompaniment are included. This book will also be of value to students of classical music and Suzukitrained children.Teachers are you looking for short pieces that will solidify scales yet won't bore your students? Tired of the same old classical etudes? Waltzes are played slowly enough to not be intimidating but alsoserve as effective and fun exercises for all Violin students not just fiddlers. The arrangements range from easy (single notes first position) to advanced (double stops and upper positions). And they illustrate America's greattradition of fiddling.

A practical introduction to styles from England Ireland Scotland and Wales-Traditional Fiddle introduces eight regional Fiddle styles from England Ireland Scotland and Wales with contributions from world-renowned fiddlers Kevin Burke John Dipper Liz Doherty Nancy Kerr Si n Phillips Aidan O'Rourke Jenna Reid and Patsy Reid. This is the perfect introduction to traditional fiddling for intermediate players.Lively and attractive tunes suitable for players of Grades 3-7 standard.A range of tune types including 3/2 hornpipes jigs reels strathspeys and morris dance tunes.General advice on playing traditional fiddle including learning by ear performance practice and muchmore.An overview of each style plus detailed exploration of the first tune in each chapter in the form of a workshop.Practical advice on bowing ornamentation and other key stylistic features.CD with accompanied performances of all of the tunes and demonstrations of selected ornaments and bowing patterns.Companion Website with backing tracks and suggestions for further reading and listening.

Here again is an assortment of tunes which I hope will give some pleasure to those who play them. Much of the work is written in traditional mode and should be treated as such. In other words whereas in classical pieces the player attempts to reproduce what the composer intended in traditional music it is up to the player to apply his/her own interpretation and personality to the work. If that interpretation happens to differ to what I intended it doesn't make it wrong it makes it personal to you and I have no doubt that in your hands at least it will come over better so feel free to change the odd note apply your own grace notes alter a chord here or there. Music is avery personal thing and traditional music perhaps even more so than other forms.