Book/CD set. Transcribed and edited by one of Johnson's former students, 39 solos are presented. A multiple award winner, Johnson successfully auditioned for Bob Wills' band at 16, but was too young to join the union. Many of the intermediate to advanced-level selections are from his 1993 recording, "Simply Perfect." 119 pp.
02-97507BCD
$22.95
TEXAS AND SWING FIDDLE
taught by Matt Glaser
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Book/6 CD pack. Starting with old-time Texas fiddling, you'll progress through modern Texas, Western Swing and jazz soloing. Matt breaks down all the tunes and analyzes the styles of Bob Wills, Vassar Clements, Mark O'Connor, and others. You'll learn the secrets of back-up fiddle, how to improvise over chord changes, play tricky cross-bowing passages and lots more. 23 tunes: "Sally Goodin," "Salt River," "Texas Waltz," "Corrina, Corrina," "Lady Be Good," "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Beaumont Rag," "Milk Cow Blues," "Panhandle Rag," more. Intermediate. Comb-bound. 57 pp.
300-566
$59.95
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TEXAS STYLE FIDDLIN' WORKSHOP
by Jeanine Rabe Orme
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Book/CD set. Learning tool and reference for intermediate level fiddle players who have reading ability. It presents tunes with bowing and fingering specific to this style, and progresses in difficulty with each tune. Tunes are appropriate for fiddle contests. Many of the tunes are transcribed from the playing of Herman Johnson, a five time National Fiddle Champion, as well as other great fiddlers. Intermediate. 80 pp.
02-20315BCD
$19.95
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WESTERN SWING FIDDLE
by Joe Carr
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Book/CD set. Learn the three basic styles of western swing fiddling. The melody section includes classic techniques. Harmony Fiddling covers the basics of two- and three-part fiddling. The Improvising section unlocks the secrets of the hot, jazzy fiddling heard on recordings by Bob Wills, Asleep at the Wheel, and others. The CD includes a play-along section. Beginning/intermediate. 56 pp.
02-20289BCD
$19.95
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Texas and Western Swing Fiddle
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