This series contains Irish dance tunes and airs, selected and arranged into sets by Brid Cranitch. This collection contains a varied selection of widely played and lesser-known tunes, divided into different dance rhythms: double jigs, slides, slip jigs, polkas, reels, hornpipes, set dances and airs. In turn, these have been sorted into sets of similar tunes to be played at Irish sessions. The range of the tunes are particularly suitable for the fiddle, but can be used on other instruments. The matching CD features Sheila Garry on fiddle and Brid Cranitch on keyboard.
73 Traditional Pieces for Violin
Traditional tunes from Sweden, Finland and Norway with historical notes, playing techniques and a CD of full performances. Edited and arranged by Vicki Swan.
Arranged from the Songs of Robert Burns
29 of the most popular songs of Robert Burns arranged for fiddle/violin duet. Includes song lyrics and guitar chords for accompaniment, showcasing his enduring songs in two parts as played on the fiddle. The CD contains all the songs from the book and solo tracks so you can play along.
(Violin Instruction). Fiddling: The Basics & Beyond covers the essentials needed to be a successful fiddler. No matter if you are an experienced player, or a complete beginner, the four versions of each tune will keep you challenged. Each tune has etudes that are specifically written to cater to the techniques that will be needed to play every version of that tune. There is also information that is specific to each version that will help you learn faster and understand more. All of this information is specifically geared to building proper playing technique so violinists are welcome! And if that's not enough, there are customized checklists to help you narrow down what's really important to remember while practicing each tune. The best part is that all four versions can be played together so teachers with students at various ability levels can still play together. The online audio available for download or streaming contains more than two hours of music. It includes recordings of many of the songs in the book at both a slow and normal tempo.
Hungarian Fiddle Tunes presents a collection of over 140 pieces for solo violin drawn from the rich tradition of Hungarian folk music. With tunes covering a range of styles from Verbunkos, to Csárdás, to Magyar nóta, experienced folk fiddler Chris Haigh provides notes on all of the pieces, explaining technical aspects of the playing style. The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Chris. German and French translations of all texts are available as free pdf downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8. Part of the best-selling World Music series, which also includes Fiddle music from England, Ireland, Scotland, Eastern Europe, America, Argentina, India, China and Korea.
(Instructional). Preface by Jay Ungar, composer of "Ashokan Farewell." A Festival of Violin & Fiddle Styles presents 23 styles and is chock full of right- and left-hand techniques, exercises, and advice designed to help violinists, violists and cellists step into inclusive, 21st century skills as well as repertoire. Online audio includes playing examples of all the fiddle tunes in the book, followed by background music so you can continue to play on your own. Videos include expert instruction on fiddle techniques like bowing, slurs, slides, vibrato, and ornamentation.
Transcribed and edited by one of Herman Johnson's former students, this book offers 39 solos in the inimitable smooth, precise, and innovative Johnson style. Inspired in his youth by Bob Wills of the Texas Playboys, Johnson learned tunes by listening to records and the radio. At 16, he successfully auditioned to play in Willis' band, but was then too young to join the musicians union. Johnson went on to a distinguished career as a performer and contest fiddler, winning the National Fiddling Championship in Weiser, Idaho five times, the only player to reign undefeated each year he entered the contest. He also won the Oklahoma State Championship in Nashville. Many of the intermediate to advanced-level selections in this collection were drawn from Johnson's 1993 recording, Simply Perfect.
In this and timeless collection, Hywel Davies presents eleven fresh arrangements of traditional British folk tunes as well as seven complementary, folk-inspired compositions of his own.
Arranged in order of difficulty, the pieces in this album are suitable for beginner to intermediate violinists. The CD contains complete recordings of the pieces as well as complete accompanying parts which have also been recorded in a slower version for rehearsal purposes.
Destined to become a classic, this method provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on many years of teaching experience, the author introduces the concepts and techniques that yields solid results. This method encourages creativity in the student by including variations to the tunes and illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation. To assist in the development of ensemble skills, chords and lyrics, basic music theory, and demonstrations of such skills as backup and lead playing are included in this profusely- illustrated book. An online audio recording download for listening and play-along captures the excitement of the music and aids instruction. This book is beneficial for both fiddle students and classical Suzuki violin students.
Written as a companion to the wildly popular fiddle book, this method opens up the world of fiddling to the beginning/intermediate cellist. Finally fiddlers, violists and cellists can jam together! Unlike many books for violas and cellos which simply transpose the tunes, the authors went to considerable effort arranging the tunes to be both playable and true to the original melody and key. Variations to the tunes are included illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation. Ensemble skills are taught with chords and lyrics, basic music theory, and demonstrations of such skills as backup and lead playing in this playfully- illustrated book. A high quality, multi-instrumental CD for listening and play-along captures the excitement of the music. Like its fiddle counterpart, this method is destined to be a classic.
Expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling for the FiddlePal Explore Series. April is among the busiest fiddlers in Canada. Her inspired fans have long clamored for her instruction. This highly anticipated intermediate-level book explores Canada s rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian, French Canadian, Cape Breton and Métis. More than just a collection of great tunes, this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, schottisches, airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations using the skills in the book. The play-along CD accompanying the book is great listening. An outstanding book.
This book celebrates the vibrant musical culture of Cape Breton Island. It gives a refreshing glimpse into a rooted, community-based, living tradition. Fiddle tunes from more than seventy-five contemporary composers are presented together with Scottish and Cape Breton music from earlier centuries. Compiled as a part of Cranford Publications Cape Breton Musical Heritage Series, this collection is presented to give recognition to The Cape Breton Fiddlers Association.
Barrage is a hot young touring group of seven violinists, one percussionist, one kit player, guitarist, bass and keyboard players, performing a mix of original world beat music by Dean Marshall, with infectious and irresistible energy. Barrage combines jazz, swing, Celtic roots, rock, klezmer, country, calypso and every musical style in between to create an eclectic and electrifying assault on the senses.