This is a note-for-note transcription of Bonnie Rideout’s Kindred Spirits recording. Bonnie Rideout is a master of the Scottish Fiddling genre. In her words, “It has been my desire to create a musical portrait honoring the contributions, great and small, that women have made to the Scots culture over the centuries. Most of the music was written by men who were inspired by women. The titles portray women of all social levels. They are lovers, patrons, employers, connoisseurs, drunkards, and cheats. On the final track of the Kindred Spirits recording is an original piobaireachd (pibroch). I wrote it as a eulogy to Scots women who have passed on the legacy of honest hard work and pride in their own traditions: a legacy which has served to nourish the human spirit.”
Martin Hayes of County Clare is the most eloquent fiddler to come out of Ireland in many a year. The whole gamut of human emotions can be found in his playing, from gentle yearning to soul-filled longing, and from mischievous playfulness to fierce passion. The spirit of Irish music is captured here in approximately 25 tunes presented singly or in complimentary pairs and medleys.
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, and just 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 in this 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 to give the opportunity for the use of an accompanying instrument, such as the guitar.
Edward Huws Jones' popular series of traditional fiddle repertoire, now available with an expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colorful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations, the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. The violin edition includes an optional easy violin part and guitar chords, while 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.
* This copy does NOT include a play-along CD
Christmas carols and seasonal songs from the medieval ages to the present day. From the boisterous medieval Song of the Ass to contemporary tunes like Sleigh Ride via traditional favorites such as Away in a Manger, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire and Winter from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi).
Published in Edward Huws Jones's best-selling Fiddle Collection series, these arrangements are flexible so you can play them as solos, duets, trios or as a larger folk-band. This complete edition includes violin part, keyboard accompaniment with optional violin accompaniment, easy violin and guitar
A unique collection of 66 fiddle tunes illustrating the major regional styles found across America and Canada. This book contains rare vintage photographs, player's biographical profiles, historical and performance notes, bowing indications, and information on cross-tunings and the American institution of fiddle contests. The authors have collaborated brilliantly on this labor of love to produce a definitive volume of tunes transcribed from recordings by many of the best fiddlers in North America. Exemplary tunes are included from the Northeast, Southeast and Western regions, plus various widespread ethnic styles including Cajun, Irish, Scandinavian, Klezmer, and Eastern European styles.
In his preface, the author reminds the reader that this is not a book for the absolute beginner. Even the experienced player may not "get it" on first reading a given tune, but "You can expect to enjoy the process of learning... [and experience] the joy of recreating a traditional tune, of making it your own." This is the teacher/ student pact in effect throughout this marvelous book, written for the literary as much as the musical connoisseur. Although no classical violin experience is needed, you will need to know how to hold the fiddle and bow, and be able to play at least simple tunes in the first position. Having the ability to read music will enable you to follow the bowing patterns and left-hand techniques which the author feels are crucial in grasping the playing style. This book comes with an extended online audio recording.
This sequel to The Fiddler Playalong Collection, Volume 1 includes 18 more popular international pieces from Huws Jones' Fiddler Collections series. Includes principal violin melody part at an intermediate level, easy violin part for beginners, guitar chords, plus a choice of piano accompaniment or a more advanced violin accompaniment (teacher's part). CD includes audio backing and full performance tracks.
Over 425 reels, jigs, set-tunes, waltzes, marches, strathspeys, and airs transcribed from the playing of traditional fiddlers make this a "must have" title.
This book shows how Mark adapted what he learned from Benny Thomasson to produce an original voice in fiddle tune variation, becoming the most celebrated fiddle in recent history. Contains meticulously accurate transcriptions of the album of the same name. Includes hoe-downs, schottisches, waltzes, jigs, rags and polkas. The text details the first phase of Mark's career, during which he established a new standard for old-time fiddling. Several of the arrangements are presented more than once, with different arrangements and even keys to exhibit Mark's musical growth, stimulated by his continuing challenges to himself. Also included are an interview with Mark O'Connor by the transcriber and several photos from Mark's personal collection. Late intermediate to advanced in difficulty.
The Early Music Fiddler Complete Edition (Violin and piano parts included) Violin (2 violins) and piano, guitar ad lib. The full range of traditional fiddle repertoire is now at your fingertips! Some of this music is familiar, some more exotic, but all of it is absolutely authentic, faithfully arranged and, above all, hugely enjoyable. The arrangements are highly flexible and can be played as solos, duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles.
The cream of Irish traditional music is presented in three core collections of essential session tunes. Each book includes 110 of the most popular and enduring session tunes in Ireland and around the world. Join in wherever you go with these collections of jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, slides, airs and more. All the books feature accurate transcriptions in an easy-to-read format, and include guitar chords.