This fun book offers the violinist many practical tips for practicing, technique, dissecting music, solos and performing, more. Students at all levels can benefit from the friendly advice on forming good habits, mastering the bow, posture, concentration, more. Half-size, 47 pp.
02-99784
$7.50
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO LEARNING THE IRISH FIDDLE
by Paul McNevin
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A comprehensive tutor for both the absolute beginner and more advanced players who want to learn this exciting idiomatic style. Contains scales, exercises on bowing and ornamentation, more. Includes 85 easy-to-play jigs, reels, hornpipes. Includes CD, 112 pp.
02-98360WBCD
$34.95
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A GUIDE TO NON-JAZZ IMPROVISATION, FIDDLE EDITION
by Dick Weissman & Dan Fox
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Book/CD set. A concept that germinated in Weissman's mind while in music school. Dick realized that - in addition to the many musicians who do not improvise - there are even jazz musicians who don't know how to improvise outside the limits of their own stylistic backgrounds. The non-jazz improvisation series mostly includes new original tunes that are intended to show how to improvise in many musical styles, including: blues, country, folk, Latin-American, World Music, new age, classical, more. Beginners. 120 pp.
02-20830BCD
$19.95
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ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: FIDDLE
by Gail Rudisill-Johnson
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Book/CD pack. The complete guide to playing the fiddle, using clear pictures and illustrations for every step! Covers strings, bows and shoulder rests; holding the fiddle and bow, tuning, finding notes, basic notation, and fiddle bluegrass/country rhythmic patterns using notes on the A string, gradually introducing more notes on the other strings. Includes kickoffs and tag endings and a selection of favorite fiddle tunes. A pull-out chart shows parts of the fiddle and notes on the fingerboard. The 56-track CD includes nearly every exercise in the book, and demo and backing tracks for the tunes. 39 pp.
01-986392
$12.95
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AEROBICS FOR FIDDLERS
by Carol Ann Wheeler
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Book/CD set. As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Wheeler shares her remarkably successful warm-up routine. The exercises deal with dexterity, vibrato, loosening and strengthening the wrist, plus techniques such as double-stops, turnarounds, chromatics, and more. NOTE - The contents of this book are the same as 02-98676BCD, which is a half-size book. This one is full size. 38 pp.
02-95166BCD
$14.95
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AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD - CANADIAN FIDDLE STYLES
by April Verch & Brian Wicklund
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Book/CD set. Expert fiddlers team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling. This highly anticipated intermediate-level book explores Canadas rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian, French Canadian, Cape Breton and Mitis. More than just a collection of great tunes, this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, schottisches, airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations. The play-along CD accompanying the book is great listening. 80 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 07/16/08
02-20142BCD
$24.95
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AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD, VOL. 1, PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT
by Bob Walser & Brian Wicklund
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Tasteful piano accompaniments for the violin, viola and cello editions of Volume 1 of Brian Wicklunds "American Fiddle Method." His friend Bob Walser has taken on the task of writing a parallel piano accompaniment series. Walser was encouraged to adhere to the chord progressions suggested in the original books, but given leeway to add interesting variations in rhythm and harmony. The result is a book of arrangements that welcomes pianists to the jamming circle. Fiddle tunes can be featured in concerts and recitals with the support of an accompanist. In addition, principals of accompaniment learned by playing these arrangements can be applied to accompanying other tunes, the voice or other instruments. Beginners, 56 pp.
02-99471PA
$19.95
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AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD, VOL. 2, PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT
by Bob Walser & Brian Wicklund
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Tasteful piano accompaniments for the violin, viola and cello editions of Volume 2 of Brian Wicklunds "American Fiddle Method." His friend Bob Walser has taken on the task of writing a parallel piano accompaniment series. Walser was encouraged to adhere to the chord progressions suggested in the original books, but given leeway to add interesting variations in rhythm and harmony. The result is a book of arrangements that welcomes pianists to the jamming circle. Fiddle tunes can be featured in concerts and recitals with the support of an accompanist. In addition, principals of accompaniment learned by playing these arrangements can be applied to accompanying other tunes, the voice or other instruments. Beginners, 56 pp.
02-99472PA
$19.95
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BEGINNER VIOLIN THEORY FOR CHILDREN, BOOK 1
by Melanie Smith
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Designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the violin at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. Builds confidence and solidifies the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities. Concepts include: learning the parts of the violin; learning about line and space notes; learning musical symbols; and how to draw music. Beginners. 84 pp.
02-20296
$9.95
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BEGINNING FIDDLE SOLOS
by Stacy Phillips
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Easy solos in several styles for beginners. Includes "Down Yonder," "Goodbye Liza Jane," others. Each tune has a complete explanation of rhythm and fingering, along with helpful playing tips. Includes CD. 48 pp.
02-95590BCD
$17.95
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BERKLEE PRACTICE METHOD: VIOLIN
by Matt Glaser and Mimi Rabson
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Book/CD pack. Guides you through techniques specific to playing the violin in a band: learning by ear, theory and technique, rhythmic interpretation, reading, improvising over chord changes, song form, interpreting lead sheets, more. CD features examples and play-along tracks in rock, funk, jazz, blues, swing and bossa nova. Learn how to listen, interact and become part of the groove. Coordinates with other books in the "Berklee Practice Method" series using the same songs in the same keys. Note/tab. 144 pp.
49-449434
$14.95
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BEYOND CLASSICAL VIOLIN: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF IMPROVISATION
by Charlie Bisharat
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This book offers tools and skills necessary to play improvised music on violin. Covers rock, blues, jazz, and popular ethnic styles. Music of Shankar, Grappelli, Ponty, and others are also covered. Includes CD. 48 pp.
04-3810
$17.95
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BLUES VIOLIN FOR THE YOUNG BEGINNER
by Marty Laster
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Book/CD set. Introduces children to bluesy violin techniques in a way that is both structured and fun. You'll learn to slide the fingers using exercises and original compositions that move from simple to intermediate levels. Suitable for adults as well. 32 pp.
02-20824BCD
$14.95
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CHILDREN'S FIDDLING METHOD - VOLUME I
by Carol Ann Wheeler
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Book/2-CD set. Starts at the very beginning with the simplest of tunes. Progresses through lessons designed to let the student set their own pace. Basic arrangements are offered with alternate advanced variations. Assumes basic playing skills. CDs are in split-track format, lettin you play with solo violin, guitar accompaniment or both. 70 pp.
02-94817BCD
$24.95
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COMMON SENSE INSTRUMENT CARE - HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR VIOLIN, VIOLA OR CELLO, AND BOW
by James N. McKean
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Complete reference book to help all string players care for their instruments and bows. With specific chapters, any player can learn what is necessary to get a stringed instrument into top condition for optimal sound and tone. 64 pp.
49-330444
$9.95
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DAILY SCALE EXERCISES FOR VIOLIN
by Herbert Chang
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Master all 24 major and minor scales. Scales are re-organized to be more simple, practical, and easy to learn. Then the fingerings of the single-stop scales are classified into a few basic patterns. Studying these fingering patterns first will help you to play all 24 scales easily. The fingerings of the double-stop scales are also re-edited to make them as simple as possible. This approach breaks things down into doable pieces. 71 pp.
02-99168
$10.95
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DELUXE FIDDLING METHOD
by Craig Duncan
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Book/CD set. Presents a general survey of American fiddling. Teaches the basics of fiddling by beginning with essential bowings and fingerings, and progresses from simple to more advanced renditions of tunes. With a brief music theory section. Spiralbound, 104 pp.
02-93742BCD
$19.95
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DELUXE FIDDLING METHOD, SET
by Craig Duncan
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Book/CD/DVD set. Presents a general survey of American fiddling. Teaches the basics of fiddling by beginning with essential bowings and fingerings, and progresses from simple to more advanced renditions of tunes. With a brief music theory section. Playalong CD. On the DVD each tune is performed at slow and medium tempos. Shuffle bowing and double shuffle bowing techniques are presented. Notation is shown at the bottom of the screen beneath split-screen views of both hands. Spiralbound, 104 pp.
02-93742SET
$24.95
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS 2000 FOR STRINGS PLUS DVD - VIOLIN BOOK 1
by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes & John Higgins
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Book/CD/DVD pack. The same great method you've come to trust now includes a CD AND a DVD. CD features play-along tracks 1-71. DVD features a startup video (learn the basics--15 min.), all 193 play-along tracks, duets and trios, and a music listening library. CD and DVD both feature SmartMusic Software (practice, record, and e-mail a performance, plus on-screen assessment), Finale NotePad Software, and tempo adjustment software (for play-along tracks). Mac or PC computer required for CD-ROM and DVD-ROM use of discs. 48 pp.
49-868049
$7.95
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ESSENTIAL SCALES AND STUDIES FOR VIOLIN
by Craig Duncan
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Scales are presented in various rhythms and patterns, including arpeggios. All of the patterns can be used with each scale. The fingerings included present viable ways to approach the scales, but other fingerings can be explored. Various rhythms and bowings may also be applied to practicing the scales. All major scales are presented in two and three octave patterns. All minor scales are presented in three octave patterns. Chromatic scales of two and three octaves are also included. Beginning/intermediate. 39 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 07/10/08
02-95052
$7.95
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FIDDLE JAM: A WAY-COOL EAZY WAY TO LEARN HOW TO IMPROVISE
by Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry
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Book/CD pack. Take a walk on the wild side with your violin or fiddle (or viola or cello)! Designed to introduce any student, from first years through clasically trained, to modern improv-based jazz, blues, rock, cajun, funk and other hybrid styles. Its "just jam along and you can't go wrong" approach teaches two-string symmetrical fingering blocks called EZ-Zones to encourage new improvisers into a more creative, non-thinking state. Mostly fingerboard diagrams with some notation. 46 pp.
49-695716
$18.95
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FIDDLE TRADITIONS - A MUSICAL SAMPLER FROM THE PAGES OF STRINGS MAGAZINE
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Experts from Strings magazine offer lessons on the history, technique, style, tradition and personalities of bluegrass, country, Irish, Cajun, swing and other traditional styles. Covers the difference between classical violin playing and fiddling, "chopping" technique, bariolage, double-stop playing, alternate tunings, modal fiddle tunes, modern Southern fiddling, baroque to bluegrass, more. 25 tunes including "Devil's Dream," "Camp Chase," "Cruel Willie," "Sugar Tree Stomp," "Tom and Jerry," more. 106 pp.
49-695956
$12.95
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FIDDLEWIDGET - VIOLIN MAP & CHORD FINDER
by Bruce Haney
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This handy, compact "slide rule" for the violin shows you every major chord and scale up the neck. Color coded dots outline each note of the major triad; clear dots show you the notes of the scale. Helps you transpose from one key to another, and (by using the simple theory rules printed on the back) how to modify the major chord to make minor, augmented, diminished and seventh chords. For this version the slide also shows finger used and postion. A separate, skinny slide helps you find fingerings in higher postions. Good for players who want to learn the neck better and for teachers looking for a clear visual aid for their students. Only 5" x 11" and less than 1/8" thick.
668-2
$16.95
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FIDDLING CELLIST
by Renata Bratt
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Book/CD set. 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. CD includes all examples with guitar accompaniment. Spiralbound, 80 pp.
02-20591BCD
$19.95
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FIDDLING CHORD BOOK
by Craig Duncan
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Standard notation plus tab diagrams. 72 pp.
02-94683
$9.95
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FIDDLING CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE
by William Bay
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A comprehensive pocket/case sized chord dictionary for today's fiddler. Includes basic, major, minor, and dominate forms and extensions such as minor 7b5, 9th, 11th, etc. 96 pp.
02-21204
$4.95
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FIRST LESSONS VIOLIN
by Craig Duncan
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Book/CD set. Presents beginning violin technique and basic music reading fundamentals with an emphasis on using melodies and classical pieces to instruct. The 28 lessons include scales in the key of A, D, G and C and bowing techniques such as dyanmic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. 47 melodies are taught, including pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and others. 32 pp.
02-99292BCD
$7.95
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FIRST LESSONS VIOLIN
by Craig Duncan
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Book/CD/DVD set. Presents beginning violin technique and basic music reading fundamentals with an emphasis on using melodies and classical pieces to instruct. The 28 lessons include scales in the key of A, D, G and C and bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. 47 melodies are taught, including pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and others. 32 pp.
02-99292SET
$14.95
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FRETLESS FINGER GUIDE - FITS 1/2 SIZE VIOLIN
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Learn to play violin better and more quickly! Created by 15-year old Nicholas Ravagni, this clear vinyl guide clings to the fingerboard showing the first position notes (including sharps and flats) on a 1/2 size violin. Does not use glue or adhesives; easy on, easy off design clings to itself. Simply guide it under the strings, wrap it around the neck and it's ready to go. Does not affect tone or playability and is reusable. Color coding makes finding the correct note simple and students can color their own music to learn favorite songs.
625-1
$9.95
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FRETLESS FINGER GUIDE FOR FULL SIZE VIOLIN
created by Nicholas Ravagni
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Learn to play violin better and more quickly! This clear vinyl guide clings to the fingerboard and shows you exactly where the first position notes are, including sharps and flats. Does not use glue or adhesives; easy on, easy off design clings to itself. No more sticky or gummy fingerboards! Simply guide it under the strings, wrap it around the neck and it's ready to go. Does not affect tone or playability and is reusable. Notes are color coded and labeled to make reading easier.
625-2
$9.95
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GETTING INTO BLUES VIOLIN
by Marty Laster
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Book/CD set. A comprehensive workshop in Blues violin and specifically, improvisation techniques. Licks, scales, patterns, ear training and rhythmic exercises are introduced and reinforced on the CD. Original tunes that address the various technical challenges in addition to old blues standards for building repertoire are also found throughout the book. The influence of the Blues on Swing, Bluegrass, Cajun and Gypsy styles is shown followed by tributes to the great blues violinists of the past and present, including a brief bio of each. A section touches on more advanced ways to create and vary a break. Intermediate. 88 pp.
02-21269BCD
$17.95
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CD - GIVE IT SHTICK
with Matt Cranitch
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30 more tunes from the appendix of Cranitch's "The Irish Fiddle Book."
01-890006
$16.95
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GYPSY VIOLIN BASICS: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE
by Mary Ann Harbar
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Book/CD set. This easy Gypsy-style introduction takes you on a musical journey along the Romany Trail, assimilating the musical idioms of Eastern Europe and the Mideast. Here are the core nuggets of the flashy and exotic Gypsy style, distilled to their essence. Fun Gypsy-style tunes; authentic Gypsy violin techniques - scales, bowings, ornaments and more; play-along CD with slow lead tracks and slow accompaniment tracks; glossary of techniques and terms. Beginning/intermediate. 60 pp.
02-21351BCD
$19.95
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HANON POWER WORKOUTS FOR VIOLIN & FIDDLE
transcribed and edited by Larry McCabe
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Pianists have long turned to Hanon exercises to develop smooth chops, articulation in melodic phrasing and dynamic expressive ability. Now they have been redesigned for violin. Includes suggestions for variations. 29 pp.
444-259
$9.95
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HEALTHY STRING PLAYING - PHYSICAL WELLNESS TIPS FROM THE PAGES OF STRINGS MAGAZINE
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String players account for the highest percentage of chronic and acute performance-related injuries. You can avoid stress and injury by practicing healthy string playing. The articles collected here address issues such as repetitive stress injury, tension-free bowing tips, performance anxiety, playing hurt, and treatment options, with chapters on exercise, stretching, Pilates, yoga, and other wellness topics. With helpful tips from performers, teachers, students, and doctors to keep you playing your best. 159 pp.
49-695955
$14.95
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HOKUM: THEORY AND SCALES FOR FIDDLE TUNES AND FIDDLE IMPROVISATION
by Leon Grizzard
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Teaches music theory and scales as applied to fiddle tunes in the American/Celtic traditions, fiddle improvisation, and presents material to help the fiddler play in other popular styles. Addresses: major, minor, and blues scales, lydian and mixolydian modes, dominant chords and scales, diminished chords, more. Standard notation only. Spiralbound, 120 pp.
02-98057
$22.95
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HOW TO PLAY THE FIDDLE
by Larry McCabe
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Book/CD set. Simple book for beginners, from elementary-school age to adult. One step at a time progressive instruction, with lots of familiar fiddle tunes. Teaches basic music theory. Exercises, practice tunes, and more give you lots of support to build your skills. 47 pp.
444-263CD
$14.95
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IMPROVISING VIOLIN
taught by Julie Lyonn Lieberman
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Book/6 CD pack. Give voice to your own self-expression, no matter what level you''re playing at. Covers improvisation techniques in folk, blues, swing, jazz and New Age music, as well as musicianship, theory, and mental and physical approaches to playing. Guitar and piano rhythm tracks are provided for practice. Beginning/intermediate. Comb-bound. 16 pp.
300-565
$59.95
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CD - INTRO TO THE VIOLIN FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
by Bill Brown
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4-CD set. Learn the notes on the violin, scales C, G, D, and F and 11 songs with demo and back-up tracks. Includes "Edelweiss," "Over The Rainbow," "Beauty And The Beast," more. No text or braille is included or needed!
672-CD6
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$20.00
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IRISH FIDDLE PLAYING, VOL. 2: A GUIDE FOR THE SERIOUS PLAYER
by Philip John Berthoud
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Book/CD set. Volume two will make you more aware of the mechanics of playing the fiddle, allowing you to improve your sound, develop your style and play better with others. Section 1 deals with various aspects of fiddle playing. Section 2 contains a selection of mostly well-known tunes, fully transcribed with variations, embellishments/ornaments. Subjects include: improvisation, fingering and bowing techniques, playing with other musicians, modes, converting from classical to traditional, improvising in songs, more. Intermediate. 110 pp.
02-99776BCD
$19.95
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IRISH FIDDLE PLAYING: A GUIDE FOR THE SERIOUS PLAYER
by Phillip John Berthoud
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Book/CD set. Designed to make the personal aspects of playing - improvisation and interpretation - accessible to the novice. The first part discusses the "language" of traditional music, posture, bowing, and effective practice, with a detailed analysis of left and right-hand technique. The second part is a selection of tunes that demonstrate these ideas. 88 pp.
02-99402BCD
$19.95
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JAZZ WIZARD JUNIOR SERIES: FIDDLE EDITION
by Martin Norgaard
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Book/CD set. For beg/interm. middle & high school students who want to learn to improvise in the jazz style. Sequentially arranged, the roles of rhythm, call & response, articulation, scales, and chord changes in jazz improv. are covered. Three-part arrangements of the tunes let you play with other string players. Also includes piano arrangements and a CD with full rhythm section accompaniment for each exercise and tune. The author performs more than 50 samples on the CD. 48 pp.
02-20186BCD
$14.95
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LEARN TO PLAY IRISH FIDDLE
by Philip John Berthoud
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Book/2-CD set. Introduces the absolute beginner to traditional fiddle music of Ireland, from the basics of how to hold and make the first sounds on the instrument - through specially composed, manageable tunes in the Irish style - right up to playing traditional reels, jigs and other dance tunes (the specially composed tunes bridge the gap between the basics traditional music). Embellishments and techniques, such as rolls, cuts, triplets and slides are gradually introduced. You'll become familiar with some of the more advanced Irish music topics like variations and dynamics - subjects covered in greater detail in .Irish Fiddle Playing: A Guide for the Serious Player. book/CD set by the same author (02-99402BCD). Useful appendices and a cross-referenced glossary are also included. Beginning/intermediate. 120 pp.
02-20555BCD
$19.95
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LEARNING THE IRISH FIDDLE
taught by Kevin Burke
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Book/6 CD pack. Legendary fiddler Kevin Burke teaches 15 jigs, reels, hornpipes and airs, complete with the slides, grace notes, slurs, and other ornamentations that will make your playing distinctly Irish. Near-beginners will be able to learn these pieces easily, and as the level of complexity increases you'll be playing more intricate and challenging music. Tunes include "Boys of the Bluehill," "Calahan's Reel," "The Humours of Glendart," "The Strayaway Child," "Kitty's Wedding," "The Frost is All Over," "The Cliffs of Moher," more. Beginning/intermediate. Comb-bound. 21 pp.
300-539
$59.95
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MODERN FIDDLING METHOD, GRADE 1
by Mary Ann Willis
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Popular tunes, step-by-step instructions, slow, medium and normal speed play-along tracks, and thorough explanations of essentials make this the most comprehensive fiddle method to date. It takes the student from the absolute beginning through professional repertoire. Genres include Celtic, Swing and Blues as well as old time and bluegrass. Establishes a solid foundation in first position, with both easy and standard fiddle and bow holds, elementary fiddle bowings, rhythms, scales and ornaments, and fundamentals of music theory. Beginners. 96 pp.
02-21505BCD
$14.95
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POCKETBOOK - FIDDLE: INSTRUCTION / SOLOS
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Little (3.5" by 5") book packed with useful basics. Beginning with holding the bow and violin, along with basic music theory, the booklet moves through notes on the E, A, D strings and others. Studies are provided along with songs for practice. 32 pp.
02-93712
$0.95
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SENSIBLE SCALES PLUS! FOR VIOLIN AND FIDDLE
by Julianna Waller
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Each skill section in this excellent resource for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players is concise, easy to understand, and provides an effective approach to learning one-, two-, and three-octave scales plus more. Scales and arpeggios include fingerings and an emphasis on bowing and rhythmic variations. Beginners learn with rote, music notation and specific goals to accomplish. Focuses on the development of the intermediate player through two-octave scales, arpeggios, and chord progression arpeggios. These studies increase knowledge of music theory, promote chord recognition, and are valuable for learning improvisation. Advanced players will be challenged by three-octave major and minor scales presented in increasing rhythmic values. Finally, scales in sixths and thirds are offered for continued study and development of double stops. Notation only. 126 pp.
02-20239
$14.95
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STEP ONE: TEACH YOURSELF VIOLIN
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Book/3 CD/DVD pack. This expanded package includes a method and songbook which covers basics on both violin and fiddle playing along with 38 classical and folk songs to play; two CDs with demonstration tracks of all exercises and songs plus a third play-along CD with accompaniment tracks for the tunes; and a 30 minute DVD to help you learn the techniques. Packaged in a sturdy folding plastic case. 62 pp.
01-979693
$29.95
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SUZUKI VIOLIN SCHOOL - VIOLIN PART, VOLUME 1
by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
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THE classic Suzuki method! In Japanese, English, French, German, and Spanish. New edition; 16 pages longer! 45 pp.
03-144
$7.95
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SUZUKI VIOLIN SCHOOL - VIOLIN PART, VOLUME 1
by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
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Book/CD set. THE classic Suzuki method! In Japanese, English, French, German, and Spanish. New edition; 16 pages longer! 48 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 21 days
03-144CD
$19.95
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SUZUKI VIOLIN SCHOOL - VIOLIN PART, VOLUME TWO
by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
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Book/CD set. THE classic Suzuki method! In Japanese, English, French, German, and Spanish. Revised edition. 39 pp.
03-146CD
$19.95
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CD - TAKE A BOW
with Matt Cranitch
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33 tunes from the appendix of Cranitch's "Irish Fiddle Book" - with bodhran master Colm Murphy, piper Eoin O'Riabhaigh, Dave Hennessy on melodeon and others.
01-890005
$14.95
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THE AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD VOL. 1
by Brian Wicklund
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"Beginning Fiddle Tunes and Techniques" in simple, lucid language -- playalong CD included! 58 pp.
147-21
$24.95
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THE AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD, VOL. 1
taught By Brian Wicklund
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Book/DVD/CD set. Provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. This method encourages creativity by including variations to the tunes and illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation. To assist in the development of ensemble skills, chords and lyrics, basic music theory, and demonstrations of such skills as backup and lead playing are included in this profusely illustrated book. Beneficial for both fiddle students and classical Suzuki violin students. With a CD for listening and play-along, and a DVD that guides you through the basic fiddle skills with pointers and shortcuts to help you learn faster and more efficiently. 58 pp. DVD is 114 min.
02-99471SET
$34.95
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THE AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD, VOL. 2 - INTERMEDIATE FIDDLE TUNES AND TECHNIQUES
by Brian Wicklund
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Followup to vol. 1 covers: expanding repertoire, learning to use low first position, mastery of bowing down on the beat and corrective slurring, artistic slurring, basic music theory, double-stop backup combinations. Includes CD. 64 pp.
02-99472BCD
$24.95
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THE AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD, VOL. 2 - INTERMEDIATE FIDDLE TUNES AND TECHNIQUES
by Brian Wicklund
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Book/CD/DVD set. Follow-up to vol. 1 covers: expanding repertoire, learning to use low first position, mastery of bowing down on the beat and corrective slurring, artistic slurring, basic music theory, double-stop backup combinations, more. 64 pp.
02-99472SET
$34.95
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THE FIDDLER'S FRIEND: FORTY FIDDLE EXERCISES TO IMPROVE FINGERING AND BOWING
by Randy Miller
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Famed New England fiddle master Miller employs his "teaching experience and more than 30 years of fiddling to create a series of exercises tailored specifically to fiddlers and traditional fiddle music!" For all levels, novice through advanced. Includes bowing marks, a key to left-hand fingering, and tempo indications. 38 pp.
38-10
$10.00
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CD - THE IRISH FIDDLE
with Matt Cranitch
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Accompanying CD to "The Irish Fiddle Book," with 52 tunes from the tutor section of the book. Same tunes as on "Irish Fiddle Book Demonstration Tape."
01-800009
$14.95
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THE IRISH FIDDLE BOOK: THE ART OF TRADITIONAL FIDDLE-PLAYING
by Matt Cranitch
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Book/CD pack. A complete clear tutor for traditional Irish fiddling. Includes an appendix of 101 tunes. CD includes 52 tunes from the book. Revised 2001, with updated bibliography and discography. Highly recommended. 187 pp.
09-70
$34.95
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THE SCOTTISH FOLK FIDDLE TUTOR
compiled by Christine Martin and Anne Hughes
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For beginners of all ages. A progressive series of lessons from the Scottish repertoire. CD included; 52 pp.
01-100000
$19.95
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VIOLIN FOR DUMMIES
by Katharine Rapoport
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Book/CD/ROM set. One of the most popular musical instruments, the violin also has a reputation of being amongst the most difficult to play. With this book, aspiring violinists will be able to teach themselves how to play violin, even if they've never read a note of music. Designed for the absolute beginner, Dummies takes readers from holding the violin and bow properly to playing popular classical, jazz, gypsy, and fiddle tunes. Topics covered include: tuning ; holding the violin and bow properly; understanding rhythm and musical notation; understanding harmony; shaping the violin's sound; playing in various styles; choosing and maintaining a violin. Includes a CD-ROM with a recording of every exercise and musical accompaniment for each song. Also included on the CD-ROM are video clips, enabling readers to see proper posture and finger positions. Beginners. 368 pp.
02-8389
$24.99
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VIOLIN METHOD
by Frank Zucco
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Book/DVD set. This popular violin method features a colorful and creative assortment of solos and studies for the beginner. Zucco is a master teacher who has taught thousands of beginning students. Topics covered include time signatures, reading music, pizzicato, articulations, more. By the time you finish this book, you'll have played in all major and minor keys with up to four accidentals in the key signature. Several of the tunes include accompaniment chords, others are duets for teacher and student. Third position is also introduced with several practice tunes. Beginners. 108 pp., 116 min.
02-93474DP
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$9.00
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VIOLIN OWNER'S MANUAL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE
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Here's the book that should have come with your violin! Written by a team of instrument makers, repairers, and musicians, this comprehensive guide will help you select, understand, preserve, and protect any violin. Covers: selecting the proper instrument and bow, understanding common repairs, finding the right maker, guarding against theft, getting a good setup, protecting your violin, choosing a case, more. With glossary of terms. 158 pp.
49-330762
$14.95
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VIOLIN PRIMER
by Jim Tolles
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For beginners! A perfect introduction to the basic techniques you'll need to learn violin easily and quickly. Includes a 60-minute CD with 14 tunes to play, 49 pp.
56-18
$14.95
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WARM-UPS FOR THE VIOLINIST
by Carol Ann Wheeler
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As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Wheeler shares her remarkably successful warm-up routine. The exercises deal with dexterity, vibrato, loosening and strengthening the wrist, plus techniques such as double-stops, turnarounds, chromatics, and more. Includes CD. Half-size book. NOTE - The contents of this book are the same as those of 02-98676BCD, which is a full-size book. 32 pp.
02-98676BCD
$7.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF FIDDLING
by Craig Duncan
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36 lessons teach basic techniques through exercises and traditional tunes. From holding the fiddle and bow correctly to playing moderately advanced tunes in double stops, Craig guides you through each progressive step, gradually introducing principles of note reading. The same tune may appear in multiple lessons, increasing in difficulty each time. Each variation builds on the previous one and helps teach you how to create your own arrangements. More than 50 popular fiddle tunes in all. "Check points" and reviews keep you on track. 80 pp.
02-94430
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$5.50
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF FIDDLING
by Craig Duncan
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Book/CD set. 36 lessons teach basic techniques through exercises and traditional tunes. From holding the fiddle and bow correctly to playing moderately advanced tunes in double stops, Craig guides you through each progressive step, gradually introducing principles of note reading. The same tune may appear in multiple lessons, increasing in difficulty each time. Each variation builds on the previous one and helps teach you how to create your own arrangements. More than 50 popular fiddle tunes in all. "Check points" and reviews keep you on track. 80 pp.
02-94430BCD
$19.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF FIDDLING
by Craig Duncan
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Book/DVD set. 36 lessons teach basic techniques through exercises and traditional tunes. From holding the fiddle and bow correctly to playing moderately advanced tunes in double stops, Craig guides you through each progressive step, gradually introducing principles of note reading. The same tune may appear in multiple lessons, increasing in difficulty each time. Each variation builds on the previous one and helps teach you how to create your own arrangements. More than 50 popular fiddle tunes in all. "Check points" and reviews keep you on track. The DVD covers the first 17 lessons from the book. 80 pp. DVD is 60 min.
02-94430DP
$19.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF FIDDLING
by Craig Duncan
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Book/CD/DVD set. 36 lessons teach basic techniques through exercises and traditional tunes. From holding the fiddle and bow correctly to playing moderately advanced tunes in double stops, Craig guides you through each progressive step, gradually introducing principles of note reading. The same tune may appear in multiple lessons, increasing in difficulty each time. Each variation builds on the previous one and helps teach you how to create your own arrangements. More than 50 popular fiddle tunes in all. "Check points" and reviews keep you on track. 80 pp.
02-94430SET
$24.95
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Basic Fiddle Instruction
Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction
Old Time Fiddle Instruction
Advanced Fiddle Instruction
Jazz Violin
General Fiddle Tune Collections
Southern Fiddle Tunes
Bluegrass Tune Collections
Old-Time Tunes
Cajun Fiddle Tunes
Texas and Western Swing Fiddle
Northeastern Fiddle Tunes
Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle
Irish Fiddle Tunes
Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes
A FIDDLE PLAYER'S GUIDE TO JAMMING
by John Sherman & Carl Yaffey
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Book/CD set. Everything a beginning/intermediate fiddler needs to know to participate in a jam session. Describes the anatomy of a jam session, jam session etiquette, chords and keys for jamming, and vamping. The play-along CD includes 9 typical bluegrass jam tunes. The tunes are played twice: once with the tune played on the left channel and a verbal description on the right channel, and once in stereo. 30 pp.
02-20889BCD
$14.95
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ALL STAR BLUEGRASS JAM ALONG - FIDDLE
featuring Darol Anger
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Book/CD pack. This series is designed to teach aspiring pickers the intros, endings, back-ups and lead parts for 21 essential bluegrass tunes. Each book features a different instrument--guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin or bass--so that every member of your band can learn their part. On the CD, the backup band (featuring a virtual "dream team" of professional pickers) provides multiple rhythm tracks at slow-to-moderate tempos. Darol jumps in and plays a basic version of the melody, followed by a more adventurous improvisation. He drops out and the band continues, providing solid backup tracks. All intros, endings and solos are transcribed note-for-note in the book. 40 pp.
300-593
$19.95
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BLUEGRASS FIDDLE STYLES
by Stacy Phillips and Kenny Kosek
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Authentic transcriptions of bluegrass breaks in the styles of 25 major players, including Eck Robertson, Fiddin Arthur Smith, Chubby Wise, Vassar Clements, and Kenny Baker. 112 pp.
01-000185
$17.95
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BLUEGRASS MASTERS: VASSAR CLEMENTS, FIDDLE
by Matt Glaser
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A classic book from the Oak Archives. Originally published in 1978, this book contains exact transcriptions of 17 tunes and breaks as played by master bluegrass fiddler Vassar Clements. Includes analysis of his style including his distinctive fingering and bowing techniques, a biography, interviews, discography, notes on each tune, and rare photos. Clear, easy to read transcriptions with chord names. 63 pp.
01-710030
$17.95
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FIDDLE PRIMER: BEGINNING BLUEGRASS FIDDLE
by Jim Tolles
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Book/CD pack. Bluegrass fiddling for absolute beginners. Covers parts of the fiddle, bow preparation, tuning, holding the fiddle, holding the bow, music notation, more. Companion book to the DVD "Introduction to Fiddle," our stock # 56-DVD110. Book includes section of bluegrass standards, all played on the CD. 47 pp.
56-10
$14.95
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HOT LICKS FOR BLUEGRASS FIDDLE
by Stacy Phillips
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Over 450 bluegrass licks, how to apply them, how to create your own solos, play fills, back-up, & expand your understanding of the music. Sections on riffs using double stops, riffs in upper positions, how to play "Orange Blossom Special," plus full solos using various licks in tunes. Now includes CD! 127 pp.
01-064378
$24.95
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TEACH YOURSELF BLUEGRASS FIDDLE
by Matt Glaser
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This book/CD pack teaches you authentic bluegrass! Learn the basics, including: bowing, soloing, backup, left-hand techniques, and performance advice. Plus a complete selection of the best songs and tunes from which to learn. 60 pp.
01-064989
$17.95
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Basic Fiddle Instruction
Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction
Old Time Fiddle Instruction
Advanced Fiddle Instruction
Jazz Violin
General Fiddle Tune Collections
Southern Fiddle Tunes
Bluegrass Tune Collections
Old-Time Tunes
Cajun Fiddle Tunes
Texas and Western Swing Fiddle
Northeastern Fiddle Tunes
Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle
Irish Fiddle Tunes
Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes
A GUIDE TO AMERICAN FIDDLING
by Andrew A. Carlson
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Exposes serious students to the technical nuances of traditional old-time fiddling. Carlson provides a detailed technical analysis of Missouri-style fiddling, focusing primarily on the use of the bow. Includes a comparison of classical and non-classical techniques, a brief history of American fiddling, plus 23 traditional tunes with authentic bowing indications. Includes CD, 64 pp.
02-99128BCD
$17.95
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BEGINNING OLD TIME FIDDLE
by Alan Kaufman
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Book/CD pack. A complete instruction guide covering basic and advanced techniques. Learn the styles of J.P. Fraley, Gaither Carlton, Lowe Stokes, Frank George, Gid Tanner, and others. With many good transcriptions of old-time tunes in notation and fiddle tablature, with recorded sources given. 111 pp.
01-000188
$21.95
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OLD-TIME FIDDLE FOR THE COMPLETE IGNORAMUS!
by Wayne Erbsen
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Book/CD set intended for the total beginner, no prior experience necessary! Wayne incorporates his own easy and unique tablature system, along with standard notation, to the tunes in this 80-page book. Includes step-by-step instruction on the adjustment, tuning, holding, and playing of the fiddle--with plenty of his own brand of humorous anecdotes along the way.
291-105
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$17.95
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CD - OLD-TIME FIDDLE LESSON, VOL. 1
with Matt Brown
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The youthful fiddling phenom plays a dozen tunes -- including five featured on his acclaimed CD "Lone Prairie" -- twice each at two tempos: slow and medium! Six tunes in standard GDAE tuning, two in ADAE tuning and four in GDGD. In a cardboard slipcase; it's fiddle only, and slow means SLOW -- you can play along as you learn the tunes!
5SP-07002
$14.95
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SOUTHERN OLD-TIME FIDDLE TOUR WITH BRUCE MOLSKY
taught by Bruce Molsky
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A one-hour CD teaching old time fiddle. Bruce plays 14 tunes slowly and up-tempo for learning ease, along with helpful hints. Booklet included. 18 pp.
359-5
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$16.95
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SOUTHERN OLD-TIME FIDDLE TOUR WITH BRUCE MOLSKY VOL. 2
taught by Bruce Molsky
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13 classic tunes on a CD, played up to speed and then slowly. "Ship in the Clouds," "Rebel Raid," "Devil in the Strawstack," "Belle of Lexington," "Breakin' Up Christmas" and more -- 13-page booklet included with text on each tune.
359-4
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$16.95
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Basic Fiddle Instruction
Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction
Old Time Fiddle Instruction
Advanced Fiddle Instruction
Jazz Violin
General Fiddle Tune Collections
Southern Fiddle Tunes
Bluegrass Tune Collections
Old-Time Tunes
Cajun Fiddle Tunes
Texas and Western Swing Fiddle
Northeastern Fiddle Tunes
Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle
Irish Fiddle Tunes
Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes
ADVANCED FIDDLING: SOLOS, INSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUE
by Craig Duncan
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Unusual keys, show and contest tunes, altered tunings, ragtime and more: "Orange Blossom Special," "Listen to the Mockingbird," "Sally Goodun," "Beaumont Rag," "Tom and Jerry," 44 more. Includes CD with 36 of the tunes. 117 pp.
02-93971BCD
$24.95
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FIDDLING HANDBOOK
by Craig Duncan
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Scales, chords, shuffles, intros, endings, licks, etudes, and other goodies. Includes CD. 74 pp.
02-94111BCD
$19.95
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HOT FIDDLE
by Mary Ann Willis
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Book/2-DVD set. Wow your audience with four dozen pro techniques and three sizzling tunes to show them off (including "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"), with this 4-hour 2-DVD set. Intermediate to advanced; for fiddle or classical "cross-over" players. Interactive-study, flashy techniques, measure-by-measure tune instruction - hear, see, play along in both slow and performance tempos, easy and hot versions of each tune, with interchangeable licks; Fun practice lick for each technique. Book contains all the music on the DVDs. Intermediate/advanced. 52 pp.
02-20609DP
$24.95
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HOW TO PLAY ROMANIAN VIOLIN
by Miamon Miller
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Book/CD set. Perennially popular introduction to the style and technique of the music of this fiddle-rich culture. With nine tunes, double-staffed in standard notation with melody and rhythm ("contra") parts, and a chord chart! Comb-bound; 31 pp.
313-8
$19.95
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HOW TO PLAY ROMANIAN VIOLIN, VOL. 2
by Miamon Miller
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Book/CD set. Expands on volume one: more repertoire, giving two violinists' interpretation of the genre, more practical information on accompanying instruments, specifically the accordion and guitar. Reviews the chord violin (contra) and ornamentation sections from vol. 1. Combbound, 29 pp.
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313-9
$19.95
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IMPROV FOR VIOLINISTS - A GUIDEBOOK FOR THE CREATIVE VIOLINIST
by John Henry Gates
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Book/CD pack. Aims to help violinists increase their versatility and improvisation skills. Explains song forms, harmonic structure and the Nashville number system in a practical, applicable manner. How to gain experience and the best ways to amplify your instrument are also covered. CD includes demonstrations of various styles in several keys, along with minus-one versions of the same tracks for practicing. Each track is unique, yet simple and straightforward to give you experience with a real rhythm section. 54 pp.
49-1278
$19.95
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ROCKIN' OUT WITH BLUES FIDDLE
by Julie Lyonn Lieberman
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Book/CD pack. Designed to provide fiddlers with all the tools needed to play blues or rock/pop styles. Includes many transcriptions of solos from artists such as Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Papa John Creach, Howard Armstrong, Carl Martin, Will Batts, and others. CD includes 33 practice tracks. 61 pp.
49-695612
$21.95
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THE FIDDLE AND VIOLIN BUYER'S GUIDE
by Ryan Thomson
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Straightforward basic advice on selecting a violin. 32 pp.
87-2
$19.95
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THE FIDDLER'S FRIEND: FORTY FIDDLE EXERCISES TO IMPROVE FINGERING AND BOWING
by Randy Miller
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Famed New England fiddle master Miller employs his "teaching experience and more than 30 years of fiddling to create a series of exercises tailored specifically to fiddlers and traditional fiddle music!" For all levels, novice through advanced. Includes bowing marks, a key to left-hand fingering, and tempo indications. 38 pp.
38-10
$10.00
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Basic Fiddle Instruction
Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction
Old Time Fiddle Instruction
Advanced Fiddle Instruction
Jazz Violin
General Fiddle Tune Collections
Southern Fiddle Tunes
Bluegrass Tune Collections
Old-Time Tunes
Cajun Fiddle Tunes
Texas and Western Swing Fiddle
Northeastern Fiddle Tunes
Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle
Irish Fiddle Tunes
Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes
ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF CHARLIE PARKER, VIOLIN
by Corey Christiansen
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Book/CD set. Charlie Parker was arguably one of the most influential jazz musicians to have ever lived. This text presents numerous jazz lines in Charlie's style, grouped by their application in a given harmonic content. You'll learn to connect lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds and other harmonic frameworks. To facilitate proficiency in all twelve keys, each section of the book has a chordal play-along that modulates around the circle of fourths. Some of the techniques used in the Charlie Parker style are also discussed with examples provided. Intermediate/advanced. 32 pp.
02-21242BCD
$17.95
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ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF JOHN COLTRANE, VIOLIN EDITION
by Corey Christiansen & Kim Bock
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Book/CD set. Both stylistically and harmonically, Coltrane opened doors for others to follow. This focuses on the first period of Coltrane's career, when he was with Miles Davis, and the jazz vocabulary he used. First, the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other techniques are discussed. Then there are numerous one-, two-, and three-measure jazz lines in Coltrane's style, grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The play-along CD provides the rhythm parts for each section, including a track for each that modulates through the cycle of fourths, helping you master the phrases in all keys. By combining various lines, you'll be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds, and other harmonic situations. Beginning/intermediate. 56 pp.
02-21820BCD
$19.95
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GETTING INTO GYPSY JAZZ VIOLIN
taught by Martin Norgaard
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Book/CD set. Learn to improvise in the Gypsy Jazz violin style even if you've never improvised before! The style is closely associated with French jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli. Chapters cover specific key aspects of the Gypsy jazz violin style. Techniques are presented sequentially and the underlying music theory is introduced on a "need to know" basis. Includes charts of classic swing tunes such as "Avalon," "The Sheik of Araby" & "After You've Gone." The CD features authentic accompaniment tracks, sample solos and exercises. Because the Gypsy jazz style maintains common elements of traditional classical violin techniques, such as vibrato and shifting, this is a perfect vehicle for the classical violinist to learn to improvise.
02-21288BCD
$17.95
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JAZZ - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 7
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Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the music, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Includes chord symbols. 8 songs: "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Limehouse Blues," "Makin' Whoopee!" "Ol' Man River," "Pick Yourself Up," "Speak Low" and "Tangerine." 31 pp.
49-842196
$12.95
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JAZZ FIDDLE WIZARD / A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO JAZZ IMPROVISING FOR STRINGS
by Martin Norgaard
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A book/CD set tailored for string players who want to learn to improvise in the jazz tradition. It contains practical theory lessons, presenting rhythms and scales that can be used right away. Concepts are introduced progressively. The CD provides a full rhythm section accompaniment for each exercise and tune. There is also a website that lets you pose questions directly to the author. 96 pp.
02-98379BCD
$22.95
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JAZZ VIOLIN
by Stephane Grappelli & Matt Glaser
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Over 20 transcribed solos as played by Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Jean-Luc Ponty, and others. Interviews and tips. 137 pp.
01-000194
$21.95
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JAZZ VIOLIN STUDIES: A COMPLETE STUDY & REFERENCE BOOK
by Usher Abell
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Assumes the student knows the basics of music theory and technique. This book will give the player experience in playing jazz, practice in the bowings and rhythmic styles used in jazz with licks of various lengths, based on a variety of types of chords. Includes CD. 152 pp.
02-93954BCD
$22.95
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JAZZ WIZARD JUNIOR SERIES: FIDDLE EDITION
by Martin Norgaard
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Book/CD set. For beg/interm. middle & high school students who want to learn to improvise in the jazz style. Sequentially arranged, the roles of rhythm, call & response, articulation, scales, and chord changes in jazz improv. are covered. Three-part arrangements of the tunes let you play with other string players. Also includes piano arrangements and a CD with full rhythm section accompaniment for each exercise and tune. The author performs more than 50 samples on the CD. 48 pp.
02-20186BCD
$14.95
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JOE VENUTI: NEVER BEFORE, NEVER AGAIN
edited by Richard Niles Romano; trans. by Aidan Massey
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Book/CD set. Venuti was the first and greatest jazz violinist. In 1954 an impromptu recording session in duet with guitarist Tony Romano produced, in the words of jazz critic Leonard Feather, "music of the highest and purest order." Massey has meticulously transcribed Venuti's breathtaking solos from this session, the CD of which is included. The intro. by Romano includes a brief bio of his father Tony, and the circumstances surrounding the recording. Intermediate/advanced. Notation only. 56 pp.
02-20854BCD
$19.95
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LATIN VIOLIN - HOW TO PLAY SALSA, CHARANGA AND LATIN JAZZ VIOLIN
by Sam Bardfeld
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Book/CD pack. Written for any violinist who wants to learn something about playing violin in the Afro-Cuban tradition. The book is divided into four sections: a historical overview of the violin in Afro-Cuban music; "How the Music Works" which covers the clave, violin technique, ensemble practice, montunos, & soloing; transcriptions and analysis of solos by seminal Afro-Cuban violinists; and a section that outlines the included CD, which features the original recorded versions of the transcribed solos, sample montunos, and charts for the play-along material. Also features a glossary and selected discography. 105 pp.
01-900196
$24.95
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RAGTIME STRING COLLECTION - FOR STRING QUARTET, QUINTET OR STRING ORCHESTRA
arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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11 rags arranged so everyone gets a chance to play the melody! Includes double shuffle rhythms, third postition work and swinging eighth notes. Can be played as a quartet with 2 violins, viola and cello or as a quintet with bass. Includes "Beaumont Rag," "Black & White Rag," "Cotton Patch Rag," "Dallas Bound," "House Rent Rag," "Tanglefoot Rag," more. Program notes give insight into the tunes and explain some of the jokes some of the time. Comb-bound. 34 pp.
514-15
$8.00
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RAGTIMES FOR TWO VIOLINS
by Benedikt Brydern
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A delightful collection of 16 well-known Ragtimes by Scott Joplin ("Country Club," "Easy Winners," "Elite Syncopations"), James Scott, and original compositions by Brydern, in progressive order. Teaches syncopated rhythms, accompaniment and double-stops in an entertaining way. Suitable for student recitals. Beginning/intermediate. 36 pp. | 
