Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: getting, fiddling, mel
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2006-03-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0786607742
ISBN-13: 9780786607747
A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this 96 page text covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in Old Time, Bluegrass, Contest, Western Swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music. The text will benefit both players who wish to expand their knowledge of fiddling and musicians who are seeking the right tunes from a variety of styles combined into one book. Companion CD included.
Author: Neil Forrest
Publisher: Read Country Books
Keywords: freddy, fiddling
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2008-05-19
List price: $28.45
ISBN-10: 1409703347
ISBN-13: 9781409703341
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author: Michael Hoffheimer
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: viola, fiddling, mel
Number of Pages: 88
Published: 2000-05-24
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 0786652454
ISBN-13: 9780786652457
Quite possibly the largest collection of fiddle music for viola ever published! Contains a wealth of material for fiddlers seeking a transition to the viola and/or violists in search of a collection of traditional fiddle music. Designed to meet the rising popularity of the viola’s role in folk music, the tunes in this book are grouped into C, G, D, F, B-flat, and E-flat major fingering. The music in this book is printed on parallel staffs. The top is traditional viola notation in the alto clef while the bottom is the same music in transposing violin notation, allowing fiddlers who read t
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: christmas, fiddling, mel
Number of Pages: 108
Published: 1996-08-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0786625805
ISBN-13: 9780786625802
This book contains many types of Christmas and holiday tunes from a wide variety of sources. Each tune has suggested bowings, guitar chords, an optional harmony part and a piano accompaniment along with information on the origin of the tune.
Author: Stacy Phillips
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: fiddling, twin, mel
Number of Pages: 148
Published: 1996-03-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 078660476X
ISBN-13: 9780786604760
This unique book presents authentic and fun multiple fiddle arrangements in the following styles: old-time, bluegrass, western swing, waltzes, and more. Playing hints are included for all of the tunes.
Author: Mary Ann Harbar
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Keywords: world, fiddling, mel
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2002-07
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 0786608455
ISBN-13: 9780786608454
Play along with a lively Irish session, a spirited Ukrainian hopak, a tantalizing Arabic belly dance, a famous Italian tarantella, a joyous Klezmer hora, and over 50 other international favorites! This definitive book/CD sampler features vibrant folk music from North America, the British Isles, Western and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. The text combines clear explanations of authentic ornaments, bowings, and rhythms with fun tunes which are comfortable and easy to learn. The music includes chord symbols and some twin fiddling harmonies. The book also includes a helpful "Quick Reference
Author: Renata Bratt
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: cellist, fiddling, mel
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 2005-02
List price: $22.99
ISBN-10: 0786658649
ISBN-13: 9780786658640
A comprehensive resource to prepare intermediate and advanced cello students to play fiddle music. Eighteen fiddle tunes with chords in styles found in typical fiddle jam sessions - Celtic, Old Time and Bluegrass. Each tune arranged for two or three cellos and accompanied by short studies teaching idiomatic bass lines and back-up harmony as well as improvisational soloing over the chord changes. Companion CD includes all examples with guitar accompaniment.
