from the Northeast of Ireland-This unique collection celebrates the contemporary fiddle music of northeast Ireland much of it for the first time in print. Not surprisingly given its location and long history of traditional music the fiddle music of this region shares some characteristics with Scottish music yet it has its own distinct style. For those who are not familiar with this ruggedly attractive part of Ireland this book will introduce you to some of its music and musicians. The tunes presented here collected by County Antrim fiddler Rowan Leslie have all been written relatively recently by local musicians. Each tune is offered in two versions—one with the barebones melody and suggested accompaniment chords and a second with ornamentation articulation and bowing details. All tune types from northeast Ireland are represented including jigs and reels polkas and hornpipes marches barn dances and waltzes plus set dances and slow airs. Moreover the biographical sketches and backstories provided for each composer and tune demonstrate how the land itself along with personal experiences and relationships influence the fiddle music of northeast Ireland.

Learn the three basic styles of western swing fiddling. The melody section includes classic techniques to help you achieve an authentic sound. Harmony Fiddling covers the basics of two- and three-part fiddling. The Improvising section unlocks the secrets of the hot, jazzy fiddling heard on recordings by Bob Wills, Asleep at the Wheel, and many others. Includes access to online audio with play-along section where you can try out new techniques. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Fiddle