Advanced Fiddling
Title | Advanced Fiddling PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Duncan |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 121 |
Release | 2015-12-01 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1610654501 |
A follow-up book on Craig Duncan's popular Deluxe Fiddling Method containing 40 great fiddle solos in the keys of F, B-flat, E major, E minor, and A minor. Also features tunes in altered tunings, contest-style-breakdowns, ragtime tunes, and additional fiddling favorites. the split-track CD features full performances of the first 36 tunes in the book, split between fiddle solo and guitar accompaniment. the tunes Twinkle Little Star, Under the Double Eagle, and Whiskey Before Breakfast are not on the CD.
Mel Bay presents advanced fiddling
Title | Mel Bay presents advanced fiddling PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Duncan |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 117 |
Release | 1997-09-01 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 0786629533 |
A follow-up book on Craig Duncan's popular "Deluxe Fiddling Method" containing 40 great fiddle solos in the keys of F, B-flat, E major, E minor, and A minor. Also features tunes in altered tunings, contest-style-breakdowns, ragtime tunes, and additional fiddling favorites. The split-track CD features full performances of the first 36 tunes in the book, split between fiddle solo and guitar accompaniment. The tunes "Twinkle Little Star, Under the Double Eagle, and "Whiskey Before Breakfast are not on the CD.
The Craig Duncan Master Fiddle Solo Collection
Title | The Craig Duncan Master Fiddle Solo Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Duncan |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 151 |
Release | 2011-02-24 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1609741919 |
Presents 140 of the most frequently played tunes in old time fiddle contests as well as the most popular bluegrass, square dance and country tunes heard throughout the United States. the performance length arrangements of contest tunes include standard as well as challenging variations on hoe-downs, rags, polkas, show pieces, and waltzes complete with suggested accompaniment chords. This encyclopedia of fiddle tunes and variations spotlights American popular fiddle music as played by the great fiddlers of our time.
Top Fiddle Solos
Title | Top Fiddle Solos PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Duncan |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 121 |
Release | 2011-01-13 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1610654587 |
If you are looking for exciting and challenging fiddle solos by one of America's hottest fiddlers, this book is for you. Contains Craig's outstanding fiddle arrangements on: Dueling Fiddles; Rocky Top; Black Mountain Rag; Tennessee Waltz; Faded Love; Cajun Fiddle; Jole Blon; Gardenia Waltz; Draggin' the Bow; Granny Does Your Dog Bite?; Black-Eyed Suzie; Wabash Cannonball; and many more. Presents 60 great fiddling tunes! the CD is sparkling stereo listening recording featuring Craig Duncan backed up by a top Nashville country rhythm section!
The Blackberry Blossom Fiddle Book for Cello
Title | The Blackberry Blossom Fiddle Book for Cello PDF eBook |
Author | Myanna Harvey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 48 |
Release | 2020-09-15 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781635232202 |
Are you ready for a new collection of energetic, catchy fiddle tunes? The Blackberry Blossom Fiddle Book for Cello is here! This book has tunes and harmonies you will hum through the rest of the day and can give you a new reason to get excited about playing the cello! Perfect for in-person and remote private (or group) lessons, string ensembles of any combination, or impromptu chamber music parties, this book (along with the violin, viola, bass, and optional piano books) gives you eleven "mix-and-match" fiddle arrangements to play, along with short preparatory warm-up exercises. Each tune has four options so musicians at different levels can play together: an Advanced Melody, a Stress-Free Melody, a Basic Harmony, and a Teacher Harmony. You can warm up with the exercises, try the Stress-Free Melody, and then work towards the Advanced Melody. The Blackberry Blossom Fiddle Book for Cello can be played in a group or group class with the violin, viola, bass, and piano books; all of the tunes can be learned and played together as duets, trios, or in groups of any size. This cello fiddle book is entirely in first position, in the keys of D and G and will get your toes tapping and your fingers fiddling!
Championship Contest Fiddling
Title | Championship Contest Fiddling PDF eBook |
Author | Nate Olson |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 117 |
Release | 2016-04-13 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1610653599 |
Championship Contest Fiddling contains painstakingly detailed transcriptions of 44 fiddle tunes as they were played by thirteen champions of the National Old Time Fiddlers' Contest held in Weiser, Idaho. In addition to the tunes, the book includes excerpts of extensive interviews with these champions where they offer advice on how to play in the contest style, prepare for contests and deal with nerves, adapt and arrange tunes to make them your own, and play with drive, among many other topics. It is an indispensable resource for fiddlers seeking to understand contest fiddling better and prepare for fiddle contests, or learn some great tunes from the masters! Includes audio CD of the actual piece played during the contest.
Fiddle Studio Book 2
Title | Fiddle Studio Book 2 PDF eBook |
Author | Megan Beller |
Publisher | |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 2019-12-16 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781676367147 |
Expand your knowledge and mastery of the fiddle with Megan Beller and Fiddle Studio!Take your fiddling to the next level with a teacher who has taught hundreds of children and adults to fiddle. All the topics Megan covers in the first year of fiddle lessons are included here with detailed information and advice. Megan teaches her best tunes for advanced beginners and answers the questions she hears from her students, from when to start on an up-bow to what her favorite Cajun bands are.* Review your technique and make sure you're getting it right* Bring yourself up to speed with reading music* Learn about violin and fiddle specific markings in sheet music* Ideas for scales and warm ups* A dozen favorite fiddle tunes from Megan's fiddle studio* How to take off your tapes and still play in tune* An overview of all the kinds of fiddle tunes * Genres of folk fiddling from around the world with artist recommendations* All about developing perfect and relative pitch and improving musicianship* Next levels skills you can master your first year of playing* A review of practice routines and strategiesMegan Beller's experience includes: * 20 years of teaching private and group violin and fiddle classes* Professional recordings and performances on the fiddle* Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance and music education from the Eastman School of Music* Dozens of professional and amateur fiddlers among her former student