This collection contains 16 traditional fiddling tunes from across North America. They are arranged in a theme and variation format typical of American fiddling. The authentic fiddling style harmonies are written so that variouscombinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Included are two violin parts and piano accompaniment. American Fiddle Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books are written asensemble books so they can be played as solo books with piano accompaniment or together as ensemble.

Continuing the reissue of the classic Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes - Volume 2 Favorite American Polkas And Jigs For Fiddle presents over one hundred classic and lesser known Fiddletunes in hornpipe style from all 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: JehileKirkhuff Mark O'Connor Ed Haley Hugh Farr Ruthie Dornfeld Pete Sutherland Becky Tracy Stuart Williams and many more. Bowings and chord accompaniment are included.

Meticulously collected from recordings square and contra dances fiddle contests jam sessions and individual fiddlers- this book is meant to provide a snapshot of what American fiddlers were playing and listening to in thelatter part of the 20th Century. As the vinyl record format disappears from the marketplace a great deal of recorded fiddle music will no longer be available. In this book Stacy Phillips shares the fruits of some timelycollecting for all fiddlers to enjoy. Bowings fingerings and guitar chords are provided for each melody line.

This collection presents solo violin/fiddle arrangements from the Maggie’s Music CD Early American Roots by the Hesperus Early Music Ensemble. It includes a cross-section of popular American instrumental music from before andjust after the American Revolution including country dance tunes improvisations and shape note hymns. The dance music in this collection represents two basic genres of dance: country dances and cotillions. All the tunes inthis book are playable on the standard-tuned fiddle (violin). The tunes have been arranged in the order found on the album as much as possible. Chords are provided to identify the harmonic structure of each piece as well as togive the opportunity for the use of an accompanying instrument such as the guitar.

Two-Steps & Marches- Fiddle-Continuing the reissue of the classic Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes - Volume 2 Favorite American Listening Pieces Two Steps and Marches for Fiddle presents over 120 classic andlesser-known fiddle tunes from all parts of the United States some with multiple versions.This treasure trove gathers many of mysterious and lonesome sounding sometimes twisty but always beautiful melodies that don'tneatly fit into the typical fiddle categories yet are some of the melodies most beloved by fiddlers.All the pieces are transcribed from performances of the greatest traditional fiddlers of the past and present includingKenny Kosek Pete Sutherland Eck Robertson Bruce Greene Hoyt Ming Jere Canote Luther Strong John Salyer Clark Kessinger Kenny Baker Howdy Forrester John Hartford and dozens more.Bowings and chord accompaniment areincluded. This book will also be of value to students of classical music and Suzuki trained children. The tunes can serve as fun changes-of-pace from the drudgery of scales and arpeggios. And they illustrate America's greattradition of fiddling.