Learn to play the fiddle from scratch with Megan Beller and Fiddle Studio!With no prior musical experience you can learn traditional fiddle, play music you enjoy, and develop a fun and rewarding new skill. All of the topics Megan covers in her beginning fiddle lessons are included here with detailed information and advice. Megan teaches her favorite starting tunes and gives answers to the questions she hears from beginners, from how much rosin to put on your bow to the easiest way to keep your fiddle in tune. * Purchase your first fiddle and bow* Set up your instrument for ease and enjoyment* Learn by ear or with note reading* Get hooked on fun and easy fiddle tunes* Learn proper technique for a great sound * Avoid common hang-ups and set-backs* Plan a solid practicing routine* Stay on track to succeedMegan 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

This is a set of all three books from Fiddle Studio and Megan Beller. Get it all in one place! Includes Fiddle Studio Book 1: Fiddling for the Complete Beginner, Fiddle Studio Book 2: Fiddling for the Advanced Beginner, and Fiddle Studio Book 3: Fiddling for the Intermediate Student. Over 300 pages of fiddle tunes and instruction!!

The first book clearly showing the beginner how to play the fiddle. Includes many illustrations showing how to hold the bow and fiddle properly and many exercises to develop good bowing technique and learning how to play in tune. Great beginnner fiddle lessons.

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

Learn to play the fiddle? Easy. Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with this easy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all! From selecting, tuning, and caring for your fiddle to mastering various music styles, Fiddle For Dummies walks you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental techniques, and take your skills to the next level. This title also features companion audio tracks and instructional video clips hosted online at Dummies.com to help further enhance your skills. The fiddle is a popular instrument across many continents, and is a favorite for many because it is small and portable. Playing the fiddle can expose you to a range of musical styles from all over the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Celtic/Cape Breton, country, folk, bluegrass, and more. Plus, if you're already a violin player, you'll impress yourself and fellow musicians as you unlock your instrument to open up a whole new world of sounds. Learn fiddle techniques and fundamentals Select, tune, and care for your fiddle Join the folk instrument movement and master the fiddle Play fiddle music from all over the world Whether you're a complete beginner or a violin player looking to branch out and try something new, Fiddle For Dummies will have you fit as a fiddle in no time.

Here, at long last, is the perfect fiddle book for the true and total beginner. No previous experience needed! Wayne takes you through every step of adjusting, tuning, holding and playing the fiddle. The tunes are written out in Waynes unique and easy tab system an also in standard notation. Fiddle instruction has never been simpler, clearer, or more humorous. Includes instructional CD.