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.
In February 2005, the Music Sales Group presented a concert of violin music at the Wigmore Hall in London to launch the Wigmore Hall New Music Fund, set up to promote the commissioning and performance of new works for the important international recital venue. This title contains works from that performance by fourteen of the very best contemporary composers, including Philip Glass, Kaija Saariaho and Peter Maxwell Davies, as well as world premieres from Joby Talbot, Craig Armstrong, John Tavener and Judith Weir. The pieces in this book have been specially selected for their accessibility, making this folio suitable for players of a wide range of abilities from elementary level (1st to 3rd position only) to shorter but more challenging, adventurous and unusual works. The set as a whole represents the large amount of variety and character alive in today's top-level compositions. An excellent repertoire source that is fresh, exciting and highly accessible.
World-famous violinist Rachel Barton Pine has compiled a collection of 19 pieces, for unaccompanied violin and violin and piano, ranging from her original compositions and cadenzas to virtuoso arrangements featured in many of her popular recordings.
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.
This collection presents works by three of the most influential violinist-composers, Corelli, Tartini and Paganini, in arrangements by the celebrated Viennese violinist Fritz Kreisler. This is an outstanding edition of original compositions and transcriptions for violin and piano, which also includes intricate cadenzas. It includes twenty-two Kreisler favorites compiled by Eric Wen with a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin. This is a unique, exciting collection for any violinist!
A double bass instruction book meant for anyone interested in the art of double bass playing. It is based on the technique and teachings of world renowned double bass virtuoso, Maestro Gary Karr.
This is the second collection of the Fritz Kreisler Series. It contains thirty-five favorites and specialties and includes more transcriptions and original compositions compiled by Eric Wen. It offers fingerings, bowings and insights into Kreisler's technique.
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.