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.
A collection of 167 Scottish fiddle tunes compiled and arranged by Alan Lerwick, including: Reels and Scotch Measures, Strathspeys, Jigs, Hornpipes, Waltzes, Descriptive Tunes, Marches, Slow Airs and Laments, and more. Includes historical notes, playing tips, and photos.
(String Letter Publishing). Explore the world of jazz violin with one of America's finest jazz and swing violinists, Jeremy Cohen. With this book, violinists can: practice soloing and improvising along with a recorded Hot-Club-style band * learn melodies and solos to 16 great jazz standards * build strength, stamina, focus, and improvising skills by jamming with the band. Includes audio tracks online with full-band accompaniment.
Edited by Katharina Deserno and Rainer Mohrs. (String). Easy pieces from the Renaissance to the Modern Eras, carefully selected according to technical and musical demands. "Studio teachers will love the quality and diversity of the repertoire; kids will enjoy playing the pieces. This collection has 'fun' written all over it, but also offers serious opportunities for introducing advanced concepts like syncopation, swing-time, and some avant-garde techniques." American String Teacher
The Intelli IMT-500 clip on chromatic tuner is designed to tune electric and acoustic guitars, basses, violins, banjos, mandolins and more without interference from ambient room noise, all without the use of wires, microphones or pickups.