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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

FIRST LESSONS VIOLIN by Craig Duncan Photo

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 .. list $7.95 ours $3.00

General Fiddle Tune Collections

FIDDLING TUNE BOOK, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

A comprehensive pocket/case sized collection of over 90 all-time favorite fiddle tunes. Includes American fiddle tunes, Celtic reels, gospel favorites, jazz tunes, more; guitar chords included. Beginners, 96 pp.
02-21203 $4.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

FIDDLING CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

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

General Fiddle Tune Collections

TOOTS & TWIDDLES - TUNES FOR THE YOUNG selected and arranged by John Loesberg Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $4.45!! 52 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. Children's songs including: "Bingo," "Old MacDonald," "This Old Man," "Three Blind Mice," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "I'm Popeye the Sailor Man," "Row Row Row Your Boat," more. 38 pp.
01-800264 .. list $9.95 ours $5.50

Southern Fiddle Tunes

FIDDLE CASE TUNEBOOK - OLD-TIME SOUTHERN by Stacy Phillips Photo

Fifty tunes from the basic old time repertoires. 46 pp.
01-171309 $5.95

sheet music - THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA Photo

As recorded by The Charlie Daniels Band. Includes a pull-out violin part. Note: The violin part has the basic tune and some breaks, including Johnny's solo, but NOT the Devil's solo. P/V/GCh. 15 pp.
49-352933 $5.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

THE JEWISH FIDDLER'S TUNE BOOK by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

This spiralbound collection includes 28 tunes of Jewish, Yiddish, Hebrew, and Israeli origin, arranged for fiddle or any "C" instrument, and rhythm guitar. Background information for each tune, and a source list. 21 pp.
514-3 $6.00

THE RENAISSANCE FIDDLER'S TUNE BOOK Photo

21 olde tunes composed between the years 1100 and 1650. Includes love songs, sad songs, dance songs, waltzes, etc. from Germany, France, England, and Italy. "Anna," "Bransles de Champaigne," "Courante," "Estampie Anglais," "Gabriel from Heaven Came," "Galliard," "Salterello," "Sophia," more. Tunes are presented in order of increasing difficulty. Includes playing hints and a source list. 22 pp.
514-6 $6.00

Advanced Fiddle Instruction

THE FIDDLE AND VIOLIN BUYER'S GUIDE by Ryan Thomson Photo

Straightforward basic advice on selecting a violin. 32 pp.
87-2 .. list $19.95 ours $6.00

Irish Fiddle Tunes

CD - 100 EVERGREEN IRISH SESSION TUNES Photo

A companion soundtrack to the book of the same title. Featuring Dave Mallinson on Castagnari melodeons, Paul Flannery on piano, Sara Mallinson on piano, Allistair Russell on guitar, Mark Mawby on guitar and Gerry Brownridge on guitar.
02-CD403 .. list $16.45 ours $7.00

Basic Fiddle Instruction

101 SIZZLING TIPS FOR EXCELLENCE ON THE VIOLIN by Sandy Hunt Photo

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

Irish Fiddle Tunes

A CELTIC FIDDLE CHRISTMAS arr. & edited by James Tanguay Photo

A treasury of 24 Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English holiday carols all adorned with Celtic calligraphy. Simple duets for two fiddles, a round for three, and arrangements for solo fiddle with guitar chords are all printed on a large, easy to read staff. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides, to the ancient airs of Ireland, to the familiar Yuletide tunes of Wales, England and Scotland, these songs are sure to warm your heart. 30 pp.
02-20666 $7.95

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

A CELTIC FIDDLE CHRISTMAS arr. & edited by James Tanguay Photo

Basic Fiddle Instruction

FAQ; FIDDLE CARE AND SETUP by Michael Hoffheimer Photo

An owner's manual for fiddlers, this guide covers basic instrument maintenance, upkeep and adjustment. It offers rules for preserving instruments and preventing costly damage, discusses fiddle history and construction, more. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate how to change strings and replace fine tuners. Covers cleaning and minor home repairs, including adjusting and replacing bridges. Discusses when to change strings and rehair the bow, explaining what matters require the care of an expert repair person. It explains ways to customize tone and playability. Additional sections treat valuation and appraisals, tips for buying fiddles, and ways to find good dealers and repair people. Glossary. 80 pp.
02-21441 $7.95

ESSENTIAL SCALES AND STUDIES FOR VIOLIN by Craig Duncan Photo

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.
02-95052 $7.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

FAMOUS FIDDLIN' TUNES by Craig Duncan Photo

Book/CD set. This affordable 5 1/2 by 8 inch anthology offers 43 traditional fiddle solos in notation with chord symbols. Includes "Arkansas Traveler," "Back Up and Push," "Beaumont Rag," "Bill Cheatham," "Fisher's Hornpipe," "Drowsy Maggie," "Jolie Blond," more. The CD includes all the tunes played. 32 pp.
02-98431BCD $7.95

Jazz Violin

RAGTIME STRING COLLECTION - FOR STRING QUARTET, QUINTET OR STRING ORCHESTRA arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

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

General Fiddle Tune Collections

RENAISSANCE FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLAS by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $7.00!! 28 Renaissance tunes arranged for two musicians, with chord symbols for back-up-players. Contains the same tunes as Renaissance Fiddling Tunes for Two Violins and Two Cellos (stock numbers 514-23 & 514-25) in the same keys so that folks can play together. Includes program notes for each tune. Comb-bound. 54 pp.
514-24 .. list $15.00 ours $8.00

RENAISSANCE FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO CELLOS by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $7.00!! 28 Renaissance tunes arranged for two musicians, with chord symbols for back-up-players. Contains the same tunes as Renaissance Fiddling Tunes for Two Violins and Two Violas (stock numbers 514-23 & 514-24) in the same keys so that folks can play together. Includes program notes for each tune. Comb-bound. 54 pp.
514-25 .. list $15.00 ours $8.00

SINGING SAILING FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLAS compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $7.00!! 29 traditional and original tunes arranged for two violas, with lyrics and chords for back-up musicians. Includes a glossary to help explain some of the nautical terms in the songs. Each book of the "Singing Sailing Fiddling Tunes for Two" series has the same tunes in the same keys so folks can play together. Comb-bound. 58 pp.
514-32 .. list $15.00 ours $8.00

Basic Fiddle Instruction

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS 2000 FOR STRINGS PLUS DVD - VIOLIN BOOK 1 by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes & John Higgins Photo

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 .. list $8.99 ours $8.95

A GUIDE TO BOWING: STRATHSPEYS, REELS, PASTORAL MELODIES, HORNPIPES, ETC. compiled by Scott Skinner Photo

First published c. 1900, this is a unique blend of bowing manual, fiddle tutor and subjective comment. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
02-05 $8.99

General Fiddle Tune Collections

TOOTS & TWIDDLES - AMERICAN TUNES selected and arranged by John Loesberg Photo

48 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "America the Beautiful," "The Star Spangled Banner," "Yankee Doodle," "The Yellow Rose of Texas," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Dixie," "House of the Rising Sun," "Simple Gifts," more. 38 pp.
01-800242 $9.95

TOOTS & TWIDDLES - A WORLD OF TUNES selected and arranged by John Loesberg Photo

54 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "All Through the Night," "Drunken Sailor," "Hopak," "Kalinka," and songs from Venezuela, Germany, Lebanon, France, Hungary, Japan, England, and many other countries. 38 pp.
01-800253 $9.95

TOOTS & TWIDDLES - TUNES ALLSORTS selected and arranged by John Loesberg Photo

45 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. Contains additional tunes in the five styles of the other "Toots & Twiddles" books: "The Ash Grove," "Auld Lang Syne," "Ave Maria," "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," "Down By the Riverside," "Cielito Lindo," "Greensleeves," "Scarborough Fair," more. 38 pp.
01-800275 $9.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

TOOTS & TWIDDLES - IRISH TUNES selected and arranged by John Loesberg Photo

40 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "Danny Boy," "Sally Gardens," "Poor Irish Boy," "Still I Love Him," "The Three Sea Captains," more. 38 pp.
01-800286 $9.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

THE MIKE MARSHALL COLLECTION by Mike Marshall Photo

In thirty years of playing, Marshall has enjoyed an amazing opportunity to compose music for some incredible players. These pieces were created to fit the musical situation at hand: the players, the instrumentation, the music that they were interested in exploring. In most cases, these tunes where learned by ear and those who played them never saw charts like these. Multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner took on the task of transcribing Mike's music into notation and tab. Intermediate. 47 pp.
02-99529 $9.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

HANON POWER WORKOUTS FOR VIOLIN & FIDDLE transcribed and edited by Larry McCabe Photo

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

General Fiddle Tune Collections

303 MORE FIDDLE TUNES compiled by Ron Middlebrook Photo

Rosin up your bow and tighten your frog! This collection features 90 reels, 90 jigs, 93 hornpipes, 15 clogs and 15 strathspeys reproduced from "One Thousand Fiddle Tunes." Plus a fascinating article by Ken Perlman on "Old Time Fiddling Contests" from 1736 to the present day, some great old b&w photos, and a special section on Highland Dancing. 80 pp.
49-101218 $9.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

COMMON SENSE INSTRUMENT CARE - HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR VIOLIN, VIOLA OR CELLO, AND BOW by James N. McKean Photo

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

Irish Fiddle Tunes

CD - THE IRISH FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO CD by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

Features Deborah performing all of the tunes in "The Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two" series on violin. The melody is on one channel, the harmony part on the other. By adjusting your stereo's balance control you can isolate either part so you can play along. May be used with any of the books for any of the instruments in the "The Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two" series.
514-36CD $9.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

FRETLESS FINGER GUIDE - FITS 1/2 SIZE VIOLIN Photo

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

FRETLESS FINGER GUIDE FOR FULL SIZE VIOLIN created by Nicholas Ravagni 2 Photos

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

THE FIDDLER'S FRIEND: FORTY FIDDLE EXERCISES TO IMPROVE FINGERING AND BOWING by Randy Miller Photo

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

Advanced Fiddle Instruction

THE FIDDLER'S FRIEND: FORTY FIDDLE EXERCISES TO IMPROVE FINGERING AND BOWING by Randy Miller Photo

General Fiddle Tune Collections

CD - THE VIOLA FIDDLING TUNE BOOK CD by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

Accompanying CD to the book of the same name with all 27 tunes. Can also be used with "The Cello Fiddling Tune Book" which has the same tunes in the same keys. Each viola part is on a separate channel so you can isolate parts by adjusting your balance control.
514-1CD $10.00

CD - BARN DANCE FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

Companion CD to the books of the same name, featuring Deborah playing all 22 medleys on violin. The tracks are recorded in stereo with melody in one speaker and harmony in the other so you can use your stereo's balance control to isolate either part for play along. "Angelina the Baker/Whiskey Before Breakfast/Spotted Pony," "Beauty in Tears/Planxty Irwin," "Bultendans/Mrs. Crowley's/Snow Deer," "Chinese Breakdown/Spotted Pony," "Grasshopper Sitting On a Sweet Potato Vine/Kitchen Girl/Forked Deer," "Haste to the Wedding/Smash the Windows," more.
514-42CD $10.00

Basic Fiddle Instruction

DAILY SCALE EXERCISES FOR VIOLIN by Herbert Chang Photo

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

Irish Fiddle Tunes

CELTIC FIDDLE TUNES FOR SOLO AND ENSEMBLE, VIOLIN 1 AND 2 by Craig Duncan Photo

14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland, including jigs, reels, hornpipes, slip jigs, strathspeys, waltzes and airs. The harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Includes two violin parts with guitar chords and piano accompaniment. All of the Celtic Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books (Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass) are written as ensemble books, so they can be played as solo books or together as ensemble. Beginner/intermediate. 64 pp.
02-99636 $10.95

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

CELTIC FIDDLE TUNES FOR SOLO AND ENSEMBLE, VIOLIN 1 AND 2 by Craig Duncan Photo

General Fiddle Tune Collections

THE BALKAN FOLKDANCE MUSIC GIG BOOK by Miamon Miller Photo

More than 60 folkdance tunes from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. Standard notation with chords, 36 pp.
313-5 $11.00

VIOLIN SOLOS ON EARLY AMERICAN HYMN TUNES by Craig Duncan Photo

Presents 18 traditional American hymns as violin solos with piano accompaniment from the early American shape-note tradition. Selections include "Come, Ye Sinners," "O Thou Son of David," "Farewell, My Dear Brethren," more. Reissue. Beginning/intermediate. 72 pages plus a 39-page pull-out.
02-97119 .. list $19.95 ours $12.00

Basic Fiddle Instruction

AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD, VOL. 2, PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT by Bob Walser & Brian Wicklund Photo

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 .. list $19.95 ours $12.00

Irish Fiddle Tunes

CD - 100 ENDURING IRISH SESSION TUNES Photo

A companion soundtrack to the book of the same title. Featuring Dave Mallinson on Castagnari melodeons, Paul Flannery on piano, Sara Mallinson on piano and Allistair Russell on guitar. Titles include "The Blackthorn Reel," "The Sunny Banks," "Old Joe's," "The Mooncoin Jig" and many more.
02-CD402 .. list $16.45 ours $12.00

Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle

BRENDA STUBBERT - THE SECOND COLLECTION edited by Paul Stewart Cranford Photo

This long awaited book contains 161 tunes, a mix of traditional and original material. Sixty of these melodies are new Stubbert compositions. The balance of the repertoire is a mix of new and old music, melodies carefully selected to complement Brenda's recordings and to avoid duplication with other readily available sources. Includes her chord choices along with some bass runs intended for the piano. 74 pp.
261-21 .. list $19.95 ours $12.00

General Fiddle Tune Collections

LET'S JAM! VOL. 2 by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence Photo

"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Melody lines and chord charts (each on facing pages) for 70 more old-time jam session favorites, in an 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 147 pp.
268-10 $12.00

Old-Time Tunes

LET'S JAM! VOL. 2 by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence Photo

General Fiddle Tune Collections

LET'S JAM! by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence Photo

"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Melody lines and chord charts (each on facing pages) for 70 old-time jam session favorites, from "Amazing Grace," "Golden Slippers," "Red Wing" to "Cripple Creek," "Old Joe Clark," "Yellow Rose of Texas" and lots more. In a 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 147 pp.
268-9 $12.00

Old-Time Tunes

LET'S JAM! by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence Photo

Basic Fiddle Instruction

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: FIDDLE by Gail Rudisill-Johnson Photo

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

Southern Fiddle Tunes

FAVORITE AMERICAN RAGS & BLUES FOR FIDDLE by Stacy Phillips Photo

A meticulous collection of square and contra dances, fiddle contests, jam sessions and individual fiddlers meant to provide a snapshot of what American fiddlers were playing and listening to in the latter part of the 20th Century. Bowings, fingerings, and guitar chords are provided for each melody line; a perfect reference guide to add to any fiddlers repertoire. Beginning/intermediate. 71 pp.
02-20581 $12.95

Old-Time Tunes

FAVORITE AMERICAN WALTZES FOR FIDDLE by Stacy Phillips Photo

Continuing the reissue of the "Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes" - Volume 2 presents over 110 classic and lesser-known country waltzes from all parts of the United States, some with multiple versions. All transcribed from performances of the greatest traditional fiddlers of the past and present, including Benny Thomasson, Howdy Forrester, J. T. Perkins, Lloyd Wanzer, Jay Ungar, Vivian Williams, Skip Gorman, Texas Shorty, Kenny Baker, dozens more. Bowings and chord accompaniment are included. This book will also be of value to students of classical music and Suzuki trained children. Waltzes are played slowly enough to not be intimidating but also serve as effective and fun exercises for all violin students, not just fiddlers. The arrangements range from easy (single notes, first position) to advanced (double stops and upper positions). And they illustrate America's great tradition of fiddling. Beginning/intermediate. 72 pp.
02-20583 $12.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

FAVORITE AMERICAN LISTENING PIECES, TWO-STEPS & MARCHES - FIDDLE by Stacy Phillips Photo

Presents over 120 classic and lesser-known fiddle tunes from all parts of the United States, some with multiple versions. Gathers many mysterious and lonesome sounding, sometimes twisty melodies that don't neatly fit into the typical fiddle categories, yet are some of the melodies most beloved by fiddlers. All the pieces are transcribed from performances of the greatest traditional fiddlers, including Kenny Kosek, Pete Sutherland, Eck Robertson, Bruce Greene, Hoyt Ming, Jere Canote, Luther Strong, John Salyer, Clark Kessinger, Kenny Baker, John Hartford, and dozens more. Bowings and chord accompaniment are included. Continues the reissue of the classic "Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes - Volume 2." Beginning/intermediate. 72 pp.
02-20585 $12.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

VIOLIN BASICS by Christine Galka Photo

Book/CD set. Provides the beginner with the step-by-step basics. Photos show the correct way of holding the violin and bow. Notation and music theory are explained in an easy-to-understand manner. Well-chosen musical pieces range the very first notes to well-known pieces. Fingering diagrams and scales help the student to quickly feel at home on the violin. The CD contains all songs with accompaniment.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
02-6751 $12.95

FIDDLING CHORD BOOK by Craig Duncan Photo

Standard notation plus tab diagrams. 72 pp.
02-94683 $12.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

CABARET VIOLIN TREASURES by Mary Ann Harbar-Willis Photo

A collection of 30+ all-time favorite salon/recital/encore pieces for violin solo. Featured are tangos, waltzes, dances, and solos by Kreisler, Strauss, Bach, and others. Intermediate/advanced. Reissue. 63 pp.
02-95386 $12.95

300 FIDDLE TUNES Photo

This comprehensive collection of fabulous fiddle tunes includes reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, jigs, waltzes and slow airs. "The Diamond Jig," "Geese in the Bog," "Morgon Rattler Jig," "Skiver the Quilt," "Alhambra Reel," "Dublin Lasses," "Smuggler's Reel," "Devine's Hornpipe," "Skip Rope Clog," "Hull's Victory," lots more. 95 pp.
49-1235 $12.95

POPULAR SONGS - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 2 Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite pop & rock 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! 8 songs: "Classical Gas," "Come on Eileen," "The Devil Went down to Georgia," "Eleanor Rigby," "Hurricane," "Fire On High," "Point of Know Return" and "Tradition (from Fiddler on the Roof)." 22 pp.
49-842153 $12.95

COUNTRY CLASSICS - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 8 Photo

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, melody and lyrics. 8 songs: "Crazy Arms," "Faded Love," "Heartaches by the Number," "I'm Movin' On," "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)," "Louisiana Man," "Tennessee River" and "Your Cheatin' Heart." 37 pp.
49-842230 .. list $12.99 ours $12.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

THE IRISH STRING QUARTET COLLECTION arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

Score for 2 violins, viola and cello. Many Irish tunes arranged in medleys and including such chestnuts as "Rights of Man," "Banish Misfortune," "Irish Washerwoman," "St. Anne's Reel," "Haste to the Wedding," "Si Bheag Si Mhor," more. Solidly arranged for intermediate players with most passages in 1st position and a few in 2nd or 3rd postions. The tunes moves around to each player so everyone can have a go at them. Comb-bound. 43 pp.
514-13 $13.00

Bluegrass Tune Collections

FIDDLE TUNES FOR FIDDLE, VOL. 1 by Jack Hatfield Photo

Book/CD pack. Arrangements of 10 bluegrass standards for fiddle. The Rhythm Trax CD features full-band back-up and slow and performance speed versions of each song: "Black Mountain Rag," "Cotton Eyed Joe," "Devil's Dream," "Faded Love," "Liberty," "Old Joe Clark," "Ragtime Annie," "Sally Goodin'," "Salt Creek," and "Soldier's Joy." Note/tab. 12 pp.
201-13CD $14.00

FIDDLE TUNES FOR FIDDLE, VOL. 2 by Jack Hatfield Photo

Book/CD pack. Arrangements of 10 bluegrass standards for fiddle. The Rhythm Trax CD features full-band back-up and slow and performance speed versions of each song: "Arkansas Traveler," "Bill Cheatham," "Billy in the Lowground," "Down Yonder," "Eighth of January," "Fire On the Mountain," "Golden Slippers," "Red Haired Boy," "Turkey in the Straw," and "Whiskey Before Breakfast." Note/tab. 12 pp.
201-14CD $14.00

Irish Fiddle Tunes

CD - 100 ESSENTIAL IRISH SESSION TUNES by Dave Mallinson Photo

Produced as a companion soundtrack to the book of the same title. Featuring Dave Mallinson on Castagnari melodeons, Paul Flannery on piano, Sara Mallinson on piano, Alistair Russell on guitar and Mark Mawby on guitar. "The Old Copperplate," "Maud Miller," "The Earl's Chair" "The Green Gates," "Tom Billy's" and many more.
02-CD401 .. list $16.45 ours $14.80

Basic Fiddle Instruction

CD - THE IRISH FIDDLE with Matt Cranitch Photo

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

STEP ONE: TEACH YOURSELF VIOLIN Photo

Book/DVD pack. A stripped down, basic guide to learning violin that incorporates fiddle tunes and classical pieces into the learning process. With audio and video on the DVD, the most visual aspects of learning the violin (holding the instrument, how to bow, and the correct use of the fingerboard) are easy to follow. Ideal for anyone considering violin lessons who wants some knowledge of the instrument before their first lesson; or for the musician who wants to learn violin as a second instrument. 31 pp.
01-983587 $14.95

JAZZ WIZARD JUNIOR SERIES: FIDDLE EDITION by Martin Norgaard Photo

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

Jazz Violin

JAZZ WIZARD JUNIOR SERIES: FIDDLE EDITION by Martin Norgaard Photo

Cajun Fiddle Tunes

E-Z PLAY CAJUN FIDDLE by Nancy Simon Photo

Book/CD set. A collection of simple traditional Cajun tunes presented in the keys of A, D, and G. Songs use mostly quarter and half notes. A Cajun band performs the tunes on the playalong CD. 28 pp.
02-20531BCD $14.95

Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction

A FIDDLE PLAYER'S GUIDE TO JAMMING by John Sherman & Carl Yaffey Photo

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.
on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09
02-20889BCD $14.95

Bluegrass Tune Collections

A FIDDLE PLAYER'S GUIDE TO JAMMING by John Sherman & Carl Yaffey Photo

Old-Time Tunes

COME FIDDLE WITH ME: VIOLIN DUETS by Julianne Hay Photo

Book/CD set. A collection of 16 fiddle duets progressing from moderate to challenging. The music has been arranged with melody and harmony for old time favorites (and a few originals) for two or more players. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
02-21080BCD $14.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

FIDDLING MADE EASY: 76 EASY FIDDLE TUNES WITH PIANO ARRANGEMENTS, GUITAR CHORDS by Jerry Silverman Photo

The traditional fiddle tunes and folksongs in this book in C, G, D, A and E major (many of which are presented in more than one key) are printed in a separate pull-out section. The accompanying piano part (with guitar chords) has its own section which includes the fiddle part. Beginners, 122 pp.
02-21190 $14.95

EASIEST FIDDLE TUNES FOR CHILDREN by Larry McCabe Photo

Book/CD set. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. The solos are written in both notation and tablature. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. Each tune is in the first position. Most of the notes are on the first three strings and there are no bowings or fingerings that present inordinate technical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD. The tunes are recorded at a moderate speed, and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
02-21247BCD $14.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

IRISH MUSIC FOR FIDDLE MADE EASY by Phillip John Berthoud Photo

Book/CD set. 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy fiddle. The collection contains airs, well known songs, polkas, slip jigs, slides, double jigs, hornpipes and reels, specially arranged with the beginning/intermediate fiddle player in mind. On the CD, the tunes are played 2 or 3 times, so you can really get into the feel of the tune, when playing along. The speed of the tunes is quite slow, but not so slow as to take away from the essential feel of the music. There is guitar accompaniment. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation with bow directions. 32 pp.
02-21354BCD $14.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

MODERN FIDDLING METHOD, GRADE 1 by Mary Ann Willis Photo

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

AEROBICS FOR FIDDLERS by Carol Ann Wheeler Photo

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

Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle

NATALIE MACMASTER'S CAPE BRETON ISLAND FIDDLE by Natalie MacMaster, transcribed by Stacy Phillips Photo

Selections from "A Compilation," "Fit As A Fiddle," and "No Boundaries." Tunes were picked that were most easily transferable to standard notation. Performance edition -- 64 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
02-97811 $14.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

FIRST LESSONS VIOLIN by Craig Duncan Photo

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

Bluegrass Tune Collections

MONROE INSTRUMENTALS - 25 BILL MONROE FAVORITES transcribed by Todd Collins Photo

Bill Monroe is commonly lauded as "the father of bluegrass music;" his tunes are standard repertoire and should be studied by any serious student of bluegrass. The transcriptions in this collection are taken from instrumentals recorded over a span of 40 years, the 1940s to the early 1980s. It functions as a "fake book" to study Monroe's style. The melodies were played by mandolin, fiddle, twin fiddles, or triple fiddles, and are grouped accordingly. The mandolin break is included with most of the fiddle parts. With discography Note/tab, 103 pp.
02-99962 $14.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

KEVIN BURKE & CAL SCOTT: ACROSS THE BLACK RIVER TRANSCRIPTIONS Photo

Transcriptions for fiddle and guitar for every tune and song from their CD, complete with chords, guitar tunings, additional text, bowing indications and more. Laid out in the same sequence as the CD. Spiralbound; 31 pp.
158-59 .. list $14.98 ours $14.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

THE GYPSY FIDDLER - MUSIC FROM HUNGARY AND ROMANIA selected and arranged by Edward Huws Jones. A Boosey & Hawkes publication Photo

While Gypsy music is highly variegated, for many the heart of the repertoire is found in Hungary and Romania. As in all dance music the underlying pulse needs to be steady, but against this secure beat Gypsy fiddlers sometimes allow themselves astonishing liberties. For violin with optional easy violin and guitar. Written in a flexible format, these tunes can be performed as solos, duets, trios or by larger ensembles. Notation only. 24 pp.
20-11013 $14.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

VIOLIN OWNER'S MANUAL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE Photo

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

BERKLEE PRACTICE METHOD: VIOLIN by Matt Glaser and Mimi Rabson Photo

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

HEALTHY STRING PLAYING - PHYSICAL WELLNESS TIPS FROM THE PAGES OF STRINGS MAGAZINE Photo

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

Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction

FIDDLE PRIMER: BEGINNING BLUEGRASS FIDDLE by Jim Tolles Photo

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

Basic Fiddle Instruction

VIOLIN PRIMER by Jim Tolles Photo

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

Old Time Fiddle Instruction

CD - OLD-TIME FIDDLE LESSON, VOL. 1 with Matt Brown Photo

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

Irish Fiddle Tunes

LUNASA: THE MUSIC - 1996-2001 by Donogh Hennessy Photo

The guitarist for Lunasa has put together this book with all the tunes from the band's first three albums: "Lunasa," "Otherworld" and "The Merry Sisters of Fate." Contains notation, chords, stories and histories of the tunes, plus info on the tune's composers, where the band first heard them, photos, and a special section for guitarists with chord diagrams and tunings. Half-size, 6" X 8". 55 pp.
623-1 $14.95

IRISH SESSION TUNES: THE RED BOOK selected by Matt Cranitch Photo

Book/CD pack. The "red book" in this series includes 100 Irish dance tunes (double jigs, slides, slip jigs, polkas, reels, hornpipes, set dances and airs) particularly suited for the fiddle, but equally suitable for most other instruments. Songs include: "Father O'Flynn," "The Lucky Penny," "Dan O'Keeffe's Slide," "The Blue Ribbon," "The Pigeon on the Gate," "Master Crowley," "Fallon's Hornpipe," "The Blackbird," more. Contains tunes previously published in "The Irish Fiddle Book" (09-70). 50 of the tunes are played on the included CD; 30 tunes are on the "Give It Shtick" CD (01-890006). 46 pp.
01-907903 $14.99

HANDY WITH THE STICK - IRISH FIDDLERS IN WORDS AND MUSIC by Brendan Taaffe, ed. by Mary Larsen Photo

A collection of interviews of top fiddlers in the Irish tradition; brings together previously published magazine pieces with new work to present a broad view of Irish fiddling. Includes: Tommy Peoples, Siobhan Peoples, Paddy Glackin, Matt Cranitch, John Carty, Brendan McGlinchey, Caoimhin O Raghallaigh and Sarah Blair. Historical pieces include Junior Crehan, Patrick Kelly and Sean Ryan. Looking at players from multiple eras and regional styles deepens our understanding of the people involved in Irish traditional music. Each chapter is accompanied by transcriptions of representative fiddle tunes, some of which are previously unpublished originals. Intermediate. 59 min.
02-21805 $14.99

Bluegrass Tune Collections

BLUEGRASS - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 1 Photo

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! 8 songs: "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," "Gold Rush," "John Hardy Was a Desperate Little Man," "Orange Blossom Special," "Panhandle Rag," "Salty Dog Blues," "Tennessee Waltz" and "You Don't Know My Mind." 24 pp.
49-842152 $14.99

Irish Fiddle Tunes

CELTIC - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 4 Photo

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. "The Earl's Chair," "The Flowers of Edinburgh," "The Gold Ring," "The Harvest Home," "Haste to the Wedding," "Julia Delaney," "Lord Mayo (Tiarna Mhaigheo)" and "Rights of Man." 15 pp.
49-842155 $14.99

Jazz Violin

JAZZ - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 7 Photo

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 $14.99

General Fiddle Tune Collections

WEDDING CLASSICS - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 12 Photo

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! 8 tunes: "Air on the G String," "Ave Maria," "Bridal Chorus," "Canon in D," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Ode to Joy," "Trumpet Voluntary" and "Wedding March." 16 pp.
49-842324 $14.99

Old Time Fiddle Instruction

FIDDLE TUNES ILLUMINATED by Alan Jabbour Photo

The noted old-time fiddle master, Hollow Rock Stringband alumnus and Folk Archivist for the Library of Congress in a book of transcriptions of all 45 tunes from his two most recent CDs, "Henry Reed Reunion" and "Southern Summits!" Tunes include "typical bowings for each tune, double-stops, unisons, some drone notes, syncopated phrase endings, and other details that move the student of fiddling from learning a tune to learning the style in which a tune is played." Spiral-bound; 119 pp.
158-57 $15.00

Southern Fiddle Tunes

FIDDLE TUNES ILLUMINATED by Alan Jabbour Photo

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

AIRS FOR PAIRS Photo

Well-known tunes from Britain & Ireland arranged as duets for two melody instruments plus guitar chords. 20 pp.
267-25 $15.00

SCOTTISH AIRS FOR PAIRS by Matt Seattle Photo

22 Scottish tunes arranged as duets for two melody instruments. Selections include well-known tunes alongside some rarer gems, as well as two modern compositions. "The Shepherds Of Yarrow," "Port Lennox," "The Masons Apron," "My Love Is But A Lassie Yet," "Da Full Rigged Ship," "Da New Rigged Ship," "Alloa House (Fiddle Quartet)," "Ye Banks And Braes," "Corn Riggs," "The Bonnie Lass O' Bon-Accord," "The Banks Of The Deveron," "Peace And Plenty," "Old Head Pier," "The Blue Bells Of Scotland," more. Includes suggested bowings and guitar chords. 23 pp.
267-33 $15.00

General Fiddle Tune Collections

THE WALTZ BOOK collected & edited by Bill Matthiesen Photo

A nice collection of 50 recently-composed and traditional waltzes that are popular on the New England dance scene. Melody in standard notation, with chord symbols. Includes sections of tips on providing harmonies and creating piano accompaniment. Spiral bound. 66 pp.
335-1 $15.00

THE WALTZ BOOK II collected & edited by Bill Matthiesen Photo

Sequel to the popular "The Waltz Book." Contains a mixture of traditional and recent compositions with stories from the composers and recording notes. The music is from a variety of traditions, including: the British Isles, Canada and French-Canada, Scandinavia, Cajun, and American. Melody in standard notation with suggested chord symbols. 80 pp.
335-2 $15.00

THE WALTZ BOOK III collected & edited by Bill Matthiesen Photo

Third volume in the popular Waltz Book series featuring 68 recently composed and traditional tunes. Contains tunes from all over the USA, plus Quebec, the UK, Scandinavia, more. Composers include Jay Ungar, Molly Mason, Jerry Holland, Dougie MacLean, Russ Barenberg, and many others. With notes from the composers, accompaniment chords, and suggested recordings. Spiralbound. 74 pp.
335-3 $15.00

THE VIOLA FIDDLING TUNE BOOK by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

This unique spiral bound collection includes 27 fiddle tunes arranged for viola, optional viola harmony parts, and chords for back up instruments. Tunes include "Jenny Lind Polka," "Arkansas Traveler," "Barefoot Fiddler," "Ragtime Annie," "Pig Ankle Rag," more. 51 pp.
514-1 $15.00

KLEZMER FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

32 traditional Klezmer tunes arranged for two instruments with chords for back-up musicians. Has the same tunes in the same keys as "Klezmer Fiddling Tunes for Two Mandolins" (514-22) so you can play together. Handy program notes help you decide whether each tune is good for dancing, or for particular events in a Jewish wedding, etc. "Achshav," "Bim Bom," "Dire Gelt," "Dodi Li," "Harmonika," "Hava Nagila," "Hora Shalom," "In Odessa," "Mazel Tov," "Miserlou," "Rad Halaila," "Rebbes Waltz," more. Comb-bound. 62 pp.
514-21 $15.00

WEDDING FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

38 tunes arranged for two violin players and organized in the order of the festivities at a traditional wedding. This comes in handy when selecting songs with the bride-to-be, and when it's time to play. Helpful hints to ease your way are scattered throughout. Includes chords for back-up musicians. Each book of the "Wedding Fiddling Tunes for Two" series includes the same tunes in the same keys so folks can play together. Comb-bound. 67 pp.
514-28 $15.00

HUNGARIAN FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

39 traditional Hungarian tunes arranged for two players, with chords for back-up musicians. The tunes in each book of the "Hungarian Fiddle Tunes for Two" series are in the same keys so you can have fun jamming with your friends. "Az Erdo Szelibe," "Bonchidai Menyecskek," "Bujj, Bujj," "Calusari," "Cifra Palota," "Csipkefa Bimboja," "Esik Az Eso, Azik A Heveder," "Esik Eso, De Nem Azok," "Este Van Mar," more. Comb-bound. 59 pp.
514-37 $15.00

BARN DANCE FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

36 traditional tunes arranged into 22 medleys for two violins with chords for back-up musicians. Contains the same tunes in the same keys as the mandolin and viola books (514-40 & 514-41) so you can harmonize with other instruments. "Angelina the Baker/Whiskey Before Breakfast/Spotted Pony," "Beauty in Tears/Planxty Irwin," "The Britches Full of Stitches/Cold Frosty Morning/Red Haired Boy," "Bultendans/Mrs. Crowley's/Snow Deer," "Chinese Breakdown/Spotted Pony," more. Comb-bound. 45 pp.
514-39 $15.00

Irish Fiddle Tunes

O'CAROLAN FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

32 tunes composed by the great blind 17th century Irish harpist and poet, Turlough O'Carolan. The music is arranged for two players, with the melody in the top staff, and the harmony in the lower staff. Each book contains the same tunes in the same keys so that violinists can play with mandolinists, etc. Guitar chord symbols for accompaniment included. Includes notes on the origins of each tune and a brief biography of O'Carolan. Comb-bound. 59 pp.
514-43 $15.00

Jazz Violin

RAGTIME FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

20 tunes composed by Felix Arndt, Irene M. Giblin, Marcella A. Henry, Charles L. Johnson, Scott Joplin, Joseph F. Lamb, and others. The syncopated rhythms, excursions out of first position, and unexpected harmonies will challenge the adventurous student and the professional in search of entertaining, readable tunes. The music is arranged for two players with the melody in the top staff and the harmony in the lower. Each book contains the same tunes in the same keys so that violinists can play with mandolinists, etc. Includes guitar chord symbols and program notes. Comb-bound. 71 pp.
514-45 $15.00

Irish Fiddle Tunes

IRISH FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

32 traditional Irish tunes arranged for two violins with chords for back-up players. These are the same tunes in the same keys as "Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Violas (514-8)" & "Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins (514-10)" so you can jam with your friends. "Banish Misfortune," "Beauty in Tears," "Dark Haired Lass," "Haste to the Wedding," "Irish Washerwoman," "Rights of Man," "Saint Anne's Reel," more. Comb-bound. 67 pp
514-9 $15.00

General Fiddle Tune Collections

CAPTAIN FIDDLE'S TUNEBOOK, #1 by Ryan Thomson Photo

Book/CD set. 40 traditional dance tunes and variations with chords; hornpipes, reels, hoedowns, jigs, waltzes, with notes on each tune. CD corresponds to his "Fiddle Learning Tapes" 2 and 3. Spiralbound. Half-size book. 45 pp.
87-6CD .. list $24.95 ours $15.00

Irish Fiddle Tunes

100 ESSENTIAL IRISH SESSION TUNES ed. by Dave Mallinson Photo

100 of the most widely known and played Irish jigs and reels, written in "session friendly" settings. Sit in on virtually any Irish session! Suitable for all melody instruments and includes chord symbols. Beginner/intermediate. 44 pp.
02-140 $15.45

Southern Fiddle Tunes

93 FIDDLE TUNES I DIDN'T LEARN AT THE TRACTOR TAVERN by Gene Silberberg Photo

Another 93 great old-time tunes, mainly from the local heroes in the Puget Sound region. Spiral bound. 49 pp.
262-13 $15.95

Old-Time Tunes

93 FIDDLE TUNES I DIDN'T LEARN AT THE TRACTOR TAVERN by Gene Silberberg Photo

Another 93 great old-time tunes, mainly from the local heroes in the Puget Sound region. Spiral bound. 49 pp.
262-13 $15.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

CD - GIVE IT SHTICK with Matt Cranitch Photo

30 more tunes from the appendix of Cranitch's "The Irish Fiddle Book."
01-890006 $16.95

Old Time Fiddle Instruction

SOUTHERN OLD-TIME FIDDLE TOUR WITH BRUCE MOLSKY VOL. 2 taught by Bruce Molsky Photo

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 .. list $16.98 ours $16.95

SOUTHERN OLD-TIME FIDDLE TOUR WITH BRUCE MOLSKY taught by Bruce Molsky Photo

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 .. list $16.98 ours $16.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

THE GREEK FIDDLER FOR VIOLIN edited by Edward Huws Jones Photo

Focuses on the rich, diverse and pure folk tradition of Greece. A wide variety of styles is presented, featuring music from Crete, the Peloponnese, the Balkans, Asia Minor and mainland Greece. Exciting rhythms and interesting modes combine to produce high spirited pieces, some of which will already be familiar to lovers of Greek culture. Flexible arrangements for violin and easy violin, with chord symbols for accompaniment. With notes on each piece in English, French and German. 44 pp.
49-819805 $16.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

FIDDLEWIDGET - VIOLIN MAP & CHORD FINDER by Bruce Haney Photo

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

LEFT-HANDED FIDDLEWIDGET - VIOLIN MAP & CHORD FINDER by Bruce Haney Photo

Version for lefties! 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.
668-9 $16.95

Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction

TEACH YOURSELF BLUEGRASS FIDDLE by Matt Glaser Photo

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.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
01-064989 $17.95

BLUEGRASS MASTERS: VASSAR CLEMENTS, FIDDLE by Matt Glaser Photo

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

Old-Time Tunes

BACK-UP TRAX: OLD TIME & FIDDLE TUNES FOR FIDDLE AND MANDOLIN by Dix Bruce Photo

Book/CD set. Learn melodies and practice soloing on fourteen of the most popular old time and fiddle tunes: "Temperance Reel," "Sally Goodin," "Blackberry Blossom," more. CD has all tunes at slow and regular speeds with melodies and allows you to hear just rhythm, just lead or both. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-94339BCD $17.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

BEGINNING FIDDLE SOLOS by Stacy Phillips Photo

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

Irish Fiddle Tunes

IRISH SESSION TUNE BOOK by Cari Fuchs Photo

Contains 300+ tunes for the various melody instruments played in Irish sessions. Includes notated ornaments and variations. Gleaned from sessions in the States and Ireland. Notation only, no chord symbols. 128 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09
02-96323 $17.95

Old Time Fiddle Instruction

A GUIDE TO AMERICAN FIDDLING by Andrew A. Carlson Photo

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

Basic Fiddle Instruction

BEYOND CLASSICAL VIOLIN: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF IMPROVISATION by Charlie Bisharat Photo

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

Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle

THE SIMON FRASER COLLECTION Photo

A reprint of the original 1874 edition of this famous collection. Also titled "The Airs and Melodies Peculiar to the Highlands of Scotland and The Isles." Although Scottish in origin, most of these tunes were gathered from the Cape Breton tradition. Contains 221 tunes with notes. 116 pp.
261-3 $17.95

Old Time Fiddle Instruction

OLD-TIME FIDDLE FOR THE COMPLETE IGNORAMUS! by Wayne Erbsen Photo

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 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

Cajun Fiddle Tunes

THE CAJUN FIDDLE TUNE BOOK compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

Book/CD pack. 31 traditional Cajun fiddle tunes with chords. Tunes include "Grandpa's Waltz," "Grand Mamou," "L'Affaire de Perrodin," "French Jig," "One Step A Caumont," "Bosco Stomp," "Step It Fast," "Empty Bottle Stomp," "Colinda," more. 39 pp.
49-108 $17.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

CHRISTMAS MUSIC FOR VIOLIN by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 21 pieces for violin, chosen from more than eight hundred years of Christmas music. Most of the pieces have been extended with variations, making them more suitable for performance and a joy to play. All work wonderfully as solo violin pieces or you can play them with accompaniment - chord symols included. The split-channel CD has every piece played by Allan (on guitar) and Andrew Bonner on violin. The result is a lovely CD for play-along or just listening. Includes performance/historical notes for each piece. 20 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/01/09
512-65 $17.95

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN ITALIAN MANDOLIN AND FIDDLE TUNES by John LaBarbera Photo

Book/CD set. Dedicated to the traditional music from Southern Italy, this introduces the various authentic folk songs from the regions of Campagnia, Calabria, Puglia, Sicily and Sardinia. Detailed descriptions of the songs and dances, historical and technical information about tarantella and pizzica music. Provides an excellent foundation for this style. With preparatory technical studies, you'll learn the Italian style of tremolo, picking, and rhythms that accentuate the music. With the CD, you can play along and follow the precise nuances that distinguish the music. Standard notation, mandolin tablature, with guitar and mandolin chord accompaniment. Beginning/intermediate. 92 pp.
02-21488BCD $17.99

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

THE TOM ANDERSON COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 by Tom Anderson, foreword by Magnus Magnusson Photo

This volume of hitherto unpublished music of Shetland fiddler/composer Tom Anderson (1910-1991), contains 60 compositions including slow airs, marches, hornpipes, reels, waltzes, strathspeys and jigs. Bowings are provided for all the tunes and all the melodies come with chord symbols appropriate for piano, accordion, or fretted stringed instruments. Foreword by Magnus Magnusson. Beginning/intermediate. 40 pp.
02-24 $17.99

Basic Fiddle Instruction

FIDDLE JAM: A WAY-COOL EAZY WAY TO LEARN HOW TO IMPROVISE by Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry Photo

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

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

THE TOM ANDERSON COLLECTION, VOLUME 2 by Tom Anderson, foreword by Aly Bain Photo

This, the second volume, contains 70 compositions comprising 9 slow airs, 11 marches, 5 hornpipes, 23 reels, 9 waltzes, 4 strathspeys and 5 jigs, together with some miscellaneous pieces. As in volume 1, bowings and chord symbols are provided. The bowings are based for the most part on Tom Anderson's own manuscript instructions. Foreword by Aly Bain. Beginning/intermediate. 44 pp.
02-27 $18.99

ENGLISH, WELSH, SCOTTISH, & IRISH FIDDLE TUNES by Robin Williamson Photo

Over 100 tunes, an outstanding collection of the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. For fiddle, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, flute, accordion and concertina. Graded from easy to advanced. Historical notes and period illustrations throughout. Includes CD, 96 pp.
01-000165 $19.95

Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction

BLUEGRASS FIDDLE STYLES by Stacy Phillips and Kenny Kosek Photo

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 $19.95

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

FIDDLE DUETS ARRANGED FROM THE SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS by Christine Martin and Jean-Ann Callender Photo

31 of the most popular songs of Robert Burns arranged for fiddle/violin duet. Includes song lyrics and guitar chords for accompaniment. Songs include "Ye Banks And Braes," "My Love Is Like A Red Rose," "Ae Fond Kiss," "Scots Wha Hae," "Auld Lang Syne," "Comin' Thro' the Rye," "Canst Thou Leave Me," "Ruffians Rant," more. CD contains all the songs from the book. 32 pp.
01-910088 $19.95

Texas and Western Swing Fiddle

WESTERN SWING FIDDLE by Joe Carr Photo

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

TEXAS STYLE FIDDLIN' WORKSHOP by Jeanine Rabe Orme Photo

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

Basic Fiddle Instruction

LEARN TO PLAY IRISH FIDDLE by Philip John Berthoud Photo

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

FIDDLING CELLIST by Renata Bratt Photo

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

A GUIDE TO NON-JAZZ IMPROVISATION, FIDDLE EDITION by Dick Weissman & Dan Fox Photo

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.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
02-20830BCD $19.95

Jazz Violin

JOE VENUTI: NEVER BEFORE, NEVER AGAIN edited by Richard Niles Romano; trans. by Aidan Massey Photo

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

GETTING INTO GYPSY JAZZ VIOLIN taught by Martin Norgaard Photo

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 $19.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

GYPSY VIOLIN BASICS: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE by Mary Ann Harbar Photo

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

Jazz Violin

ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF JOHN COLTRANE, VIOLIN EDITION by Corey Christiansen & Kim Bock Photo

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

Basic Fiddle Instruction

DELUXE FIDDLING METHOD by Craig Duncan Photo

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

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF FIDDLING by Craig Duncan Photo

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

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF FIDDLING by Craig Duncan Photo

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

General Fiddle Tune Collections

BLUES FIDDLING CLASSICS by Craig Duncan Photo

25 blues classics arranged for solo fiddle. Includes CD. 60 pp.
02-95159BCD $19.95

A FIDDLING CHRISTMAS by Craig Duncan Photo

Many types of holiday tunes from a wide variety of sources. Each tune has suggested bowings, guitar chords and an optional harmony part. Pull-out piano accompaniment. 67 pp.
02-96466 $19.95

THE CRAIG DUNCAN MASTER FIDDLE SOLO COLLECTION by Craig Duncan Photo

144 of the most frequently played fiddle tunes in old-time contests as well as the most popular bluegrass, square dance and country tunes in the U.S. The performance-length arrangements of contest tunes include standard and challenging variations on hoedowns, rags, polkas, waltzes, more with suggested accompaniment chords. 152 pp.
02-96995 $19.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

SUZUKI VIOLIN SCHOOL - VIOLIN PART, VOLUME 1 by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki Photo

Book/CD set. THE classic Suzuki method! In Japanese, English, French, German, and Spanish. New edition; 16 pages longer! 48 pp.
03-144CD $19.95

Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle

JERRY HOLLAND'S COLLECTION OF FIDDLE TUNES arranged by Jerry Holland Photo

Melodies mostly from Cape Breton with Irish, Scottish and other sources. Intermediate. 86 pp.
261-1 $19.95

THE CAPE BRETON FIDDLERS COLLECTION edited by Paul Stewart Cranford Photo

267 Fiddle tunes from more than seventy-five contemporary Cape Breton composers presented together with Scottish and Cape Breton music from earlier centuries. Presented to give recognition to The Cape Breton Fiddlers Association, most of the tunes were submitted, suggested or composed by past or present members. Includes marches, strathspeys, reels, jigs, slow airs, laments, more. These melodies are either not found in readily available tunebooks or have distinctive Cape Breton settings. 112 pp.
261-22 $19.95

Old-Time Tunes

SLOW JAM FOR OLD TIME MUSIC - BACK-UP PRACTICE TRACKS with Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Bruce Molsky, & Mark Schatz Photo

CD/book pack. 14 great jam session tunes for learning musicians. Each one is slowed down for beginners and played up-to-speed for those ready to jam faster. Suitable for any old-time instrument - fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass, or guitar. Includes "The Buffalo Girls," "Sugar in the Gourd," "Hangman's Reel," "Black Eyed Susie," "Billy in the Lowground," more. 17 pp.
300-516 $19.95

Bluegrass Tune Collections

BLUEGRASS PRACTICE SESSION with Happy Traum, Larry Campbell, Bill Keith, & Molly Mason Photo

Book/CD pack. Designed to help aspiring session players learn the basic melody for 10 bluegrass standards. The tunes are not meant to be played literally, but to give a basic outline you can spice up with your own licks and improvisations while jamming along with the backing tracks on the CD. Tunes are played slowly and up-to-speed. Includes "Arkansas Traveler," "Salty Dog Blues," "Old Joe Clark," "Soldier's Joy," "Devil's Dream," more. Useful for guitarists, fiddlers, mandolinists, or banjo players. Notation only, with chord frames. Spiralbound.
300-520 $19.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

TWENTY IRISH FIDDLE TUNES taught by Kevin Burke Photo

One of the true masters of the Irish fiddle teaches 20 tunes taken from Kevin Burke's vast repertoire of Irish traditional music. He plays each one slowly for novice players, then up to tempo with all the ornaments to give the learning player the true feel of the tune. Songs include "The Gatehouse Maid," "Rolling in the Ryegrass," "The Sligo Maid," "The Stack of Barley," "Old Man Dillon," "Sean Ryan's Jig," more! Includes a play-along CD with all examples. 12 pp.
300-532 $19.95

Old-Time Tunes

OLD TIME MUSIC PARTY - PLAY-ALONG TRACKS FOR JAM SESSIONS with Bruce Molsky, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, and Joe Fallon Photo

CD/book pack. 13 instrumentals for old time fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar players who want to hone their skills and increase their repertoire. The tunes are played up to speed for experienced pickers, and at half speed for beginners/intermediates. "Susananna Gal," "Martha Campbell," "Sunny Home in Dixie," "Flatwoods," "Paddy on the Hand Car," "Wild Horse at Stoney Point," "June Apple," "Jenny on the Railroad," "Tippy Get Your Hair Cut," "Texas Gals" more. All levels. Comb-bound. 14 pp.
300-556 $19.95

Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction

ALL STAR BLUEGRASS JAM ALONG - FIDDLE featuring Darol Anger Photo

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

Advanced Fiddle Instruction

HOW TO PLAY ROMANIAN VIOLIN by Miamon Miller Photo

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

HOW TO PLAY ROMANIAN VIOLIN, VOL. 2 by Miamon Miller Photo

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.
313-9 $19.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

NICKEL CREEK - TRANSCRIBED SCORES Photo

Matching folio to the eponymous debut from this neo-traditional folk/bluegrass trio. Includes note-for-note transcriptions for all of the instruments on the album--guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and bass--as well as all of the vocal parts. 12 songs: "Cuckoo's Nest," "In The House Of Tom Bombadil," "Ode To A Butterfly," "Out Of The Woods," "Pastures New," "Reasons Why," "Robin And Marian," "Sweet Afton," "The Fox," "The Hand Song," "The Lighthouse's Tale" and "When You Come Back Down." Notation with guitar tab, but no mando tab. 128 pp.
49-690582 $19.95

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

ENGLISH FIDDLE TUNES - 99 TRADITIONAL PIECES FOR VIOLIN by Pete Cooper Photo

Book/CD pack. These intermediate level arrangements include bowing and chord symbols. Includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes, polkas, schottisches, and morris tunes, arranged in sets. With a preface on the history of English fiddle playing and country dancing, and an explanation of traditional playing styles and bowing techniques. All tunes are played on the accompanying CD by the author. 68 pp.
49-930473 $19.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

IRISH SESSION TUNES: THE GREEN BOOK selected by Geraldine Cotter Photo

Book/2 CD pack. 100 tunes including jigs, slip jigs, reels, hornpipes, set dances, slow airs, quadrilles, polkas and a planxty, in simple form for musicians of all levels. Particularly suitable for instruments that don't go below D, i.e. the pennywhistle, tinwhistle, flute or pipes, but are equally suitable for any other instrument. Songs include: "Dan the Cobbler," "Open the Door," "Miss Monaghan," "Dunphy's," "The Orange Rogue," "Anach Cuain," more. CDs includes all 100 tunes. 62 pp.
01-909209 $19.99

Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle

JOHN CAMPBELL: A CAPE BRETON LEGACY by John Campbell, trans. by George Ruckert Photo

John Campbell inherited a great legacy of Scottish fiddle music and style from his father, Dan J. Campbell, his grandfather, and a host of other fiddlers on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. In addition, John has composed many memorable tunes in traditional styles carrying his own stamp of creative imagination. "Sandy MacIntyres Trip to Boston," "Highway Reel," "Panel Mine Jig," "Glenora Reel," and "Father Francis Cameron," are a few of Johns tunes which are now played throughout the world, often by players who do not know their author, but who think of them as gems from the heart of the rich Cape Breton tradition. Beginners. 176 pp.
02-21088 $19.99

Basic Fiddle Instruction

LOUISIANA CREOLE FIDDLE METHOD: THE MUSIC AND TECHNIQUE FOR FIDDLERS AND GUITARISTS by D'Jalma Garnier III ; collaborated by Robert Willey Photo

Book/DVD set. A rich sampling of core material from Louisiana roots music. Canray Fontenot is the best known Creole fiddler, and much of this book is infused with his legacy, including five of his compositions and a video clip. Mr. Garnier has included two of his own tunes, and the rest are by pioneer Louisiana fiddlers of the past Amedi Ardoin, Bibi Carriere, and Dennis McGee, along with zydeco favorite Boozoo Chavis. The method part of the book explains Creole fiddle technique, including bowing, cross bowing, fingering, double stops, and scratching. Along with learning to play solo, information is included on working with accordion players, a second fiddle, guitarists, starting a tune in a group and other tips about working with bands, and amplification. The DVD includes demonstrations and play-alongs, as well as further material when used on a computer. Beginners. 40 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
02-21172DP $19.99

Cajun Fiddle Tunes

LOUISIANA CREOLE FIDDLE METHOD: THE MUSIC AND TECHNIQUE FOR FIDDLERS AND GUITARISTS by D'Jalma Garnier III ; collaborated by Robert Willey Photo

Old-Time Tunes

ANTHOLOGY OF CONTEST FIDDLE TUNES by Joe Carr Photo

Book/CD set. Collection of 59 fiddle tunes from the rich contest fiddle tradition. Unique variations of breakdowns, tunes-of-choice and waltzes from a whos-who of great first generation fiddlers including Benny Thommason, Major Franklin, Norman Soloman, Terry Morris, James "Texas Shorty" Chancellor and others. Many tunes appear here for the first time. Included is a special discussion of authentic bowing. CD played by champion fiddler Aarun Carter. Intermediate. 72 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
02-98213BCD $19.99

General Fiddle Tune Collections

CONTRA DANCE ENCYCLOPEDIA by John Holenko Photo

A handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions, concerts, and other gigs). An extensive selection of tunes grouped into reels, jigs, and waltzes . Includes a short history of contra dance, as well as ideas on putting together a dance band. Instrumental and stylistic techniques for guitar, mandolin, whistle, and fiddle are discussed, as well as band dynamics and orchestration. Beginning/intermediate. 80 pp.
02-98221 $19.99

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

THE BARNES BOOK OF ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE TUNES by Peter Barnes Photo

A collection of 436 of the most commonly used English traditional dance tunes for all instruments, with chords included for piano or guitar accompaniment. Spiral bound, 176 pp.
449-1 $20.00

THE BARNES BOOK OF ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE TUNES, VOLUME TWO by Peter Barnes Photo

Collection of 413 more English traditional dance tunes, for all instruments. Many recent reconstructions, discoveries and compositions are presented, making a good set with Volume One. Includes chords for piano or guitar accompaniment, and extensive cross-referenced indexes including a master index for Vols. I & II. Spiralbound. 180 pp.
449-4 $20.00

Old-Time Tunes

COME DANCE WITH ME - ORIGINAL FIDDLE COMPOSITIONS AND FAVORITE TUNES OF LES RABER, 4th EDITION by Judy Raber Burns Photo

Many musicians consider Les Raber to be the very essence of old-time Michigan fiddling. In his lifetime he played at the Festival of American Folklife in Washington D.C. and other festivals all over the state and country. The tunes collected here include standards, tunes he learned from his grandfather, some from a dance manual called "Gems of the Ballroom," pop tunes from the early 20th century and his own compositions. This edition includes 27 new tunes for a total of 181. Features a biography of Les; reminiscences of friends, family and fellow musicians; and an interview with Les and Varsal Fales. Spiralbound. 216 pp.
582-1 $20.00

MICHIGAN JAMBOREE: FIDDLE TUNES FOR ROUND AND SQUARE DANCES, VOL. 1 by Glenn Hendrix and Patti Greenman Photo

A nicely done book of unusual tunes and versions of common tunes that are played by Michigan old-time fiddlers. Includes a history of old-time music & dance in Michigan, biographical information on the fiddlers, lyrics for many of the tunes that began as songs, dance calls, and a bibliography. Comb bound, 134 pp.
646-1 $20.00

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

NEW SCOTTISH SONG BOOK - FULL MUSIC EDITION by George McPhee & George C. McVicar & John Rankin & Stuart Robertson Photo

Internationally acclaimed collection of Scottish fiddle music and a guide to its performance by renowned Scottish fiddler Alastair J. Hardie. An in-depth literary and pictorial survey of Scottish fiddling and 112 melodies with historical notes and substantial accompanying tutorial explanations such as bowing, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation, etc. Many of the authentic Scottish tunes are not available in any other collection. The tunes at the beginning of the book assume a command of basic skills in playing and reading. Bowing, fingering and ornamentation peculiar to this music are then progressively introduced, equipping the player eventually with the technical know-how for tackling anything from Tullochgoram to the President. All the common major and minor keys are dealt with in turn and a system of fingering charts has been included to introduce them. Suggested bowings are included, with the admonition that experienced players should decide on their own interpretation. Will appeal to the solo fiddler, the folk enthusiast, the devotee of traditional Scottish music and the classical violinist wanting to broaden his or her horizons. Multiple levels. 96 pp.
02-14 $20.99

Irish Fiddle Tunes

100 VITAL IRISH SESSION TUNES by Dave Mallinson Photo

These tunes form the very corner stone of Irish music sessions. They crop up with such regularity that it's vital that you are able to play them. Every type of dance tune is represented: reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, slides, slip jigs, marches, set dances, waltzes, mazurkas, flings, a varsovienne, a barn dance, a single reel and a single jig. Session friendly settings: Learn them as written and you can be sure of having accurate versions. Beginning/intermediate. 44 pp.
02-405 $21.00

Old Time Fiddle Instruction

BEGINNING OLD TIME FIDDLE by Alan Kaufman Photo

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

Jazz Violin

JAZZ VIOLIN by Stephane Grappelli & Matt Glaser Photo

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

Irish Fiddle Tunes

IRISH SESSION TUNES: THE ORANGE BOOK selected by Brid Cranitch Photo

Book/CD pack. More session tunes collected in sets so that you can work on transitions as well as tunes. Meant to follow "The Blue Book" (01-900085), this time the emphasis is on reels, which are more difficult for the learning musician. 86 tunes in 36 sets of 2, 3 or 4 tunes each. Includes "Over the Moor/Dowd's No. 9," "Maids of the Castlebar/Kiss Me Kate," "Dillon's Fancy/Bird in the Bush," and more reels, plus a few jigs. CD has each part of the tune repeated, but the entire tune is played only once (and then transitions to the next tune.) When parts are repeated, the second time varies the melody. With Sheila Garry, fiddle and Brid Cranitch, piano. 45 pp.
01-900084 $21.95

O'NEILL'S 1001 JIG, REELS, HORNPIPES, AIRS AND MARCHES Photo

Somewhat condensed version of the respected O'Neill's collection. 172 pp.
02-95188WW $21.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO PLAYING THE FIDDLE by Ellery Klein Photo

Book/DVD set. Hints on selecting the right fiddle and accessories - whether acoustic or electric; detailed step-by-step instructions, from holding the instrument and bow to playing like a pro; illustrated fingerboard charts that make reading sheet music a snap; learn how to keep your fiddle in tip-top shape; 80+ tunes to polish your playing skills; an exploration of popular fiddle styles - from Irish and Scottish tunes to American bluegrass, and more. 267 pp.
20-77687 $21.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

30 FIDDLE TUNES by Graham Townsend Photo

Book/CD pack. Polkas, waltzes, jigs, and two-steps in Celtic, Scottish, Canadian and swing styles. Includes "Alberta Polka," "Maytime Swing," "Murray River Jig," "Waverly Two Step," "Erin's Fancy," more. CD features two tracks for each song, one with fiddle and one with backing tracks only. Notation only. 40 pp.
512-17 $21.95

Northeastern Fiddle Tunes

NEW ENGLAND FIDDLER'S REPERTOIRE Edited by Robert Bley-Vroman & Randy Miller Photo

25th anniversary, 3rd edition! The same 168 tunes, with all the revisions from the 2nd edition: tunes arranged alphabetically by title, chords added, and a list of tunes by key -- slightly larger format and easier to read, too. Some of the time signatures have been updated for dance use, plus a list of the tunes' original order. First published in 1983, this is THE standard collection of time-honored contradance tunes. Spiral-bound; 94 pp.
38-11 $22.00

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - CEOL NA FIDHLE - VOLUMES 5 AND 6 compiled by Christine Martin Photo

Over 100 tunes, many previously unpublished, from today's Scottish Highland traditional repertoire. Includes slow airs, hornpipes, marches, retreat marches, jigs, reels, and strathspeys. With chords and basic bowings. 100 pp.
01-010072 $22.95

THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - CEOL NA FIDHLE - VOLUMES 3 AND 4 compiled and arranged by Christine Martin Photo

A superb collection of 150 tunes, some previously unpublished, with suggested bowings and chord symbols. Includes slow airs, marches, jigs, hornpipes, strathspeys and reels. "The Mermaids Song," "Deveronside," "The Taking of Beaumont Hamel," "Farewell to the Tay," "Cork Hill," "The Lady in the Bottle," "Wee Tod," "The Ladies Hornpipe," "The Iron Man," "The Sherwood Rangers," "The Lambin Storm," "Walking on the Moon," more. 96 pp.
01-010080 $22.95

TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FIDDLING - A PLAYER'S GUIDE TO REGIONAL STYLES, BOWING TECHNIQUES, REPERTOIRE AND DANCES compiled by Christine Martin Photo

Book/CD pack. Comprehensive guide to Scottish regional styles of fiddle playing and bowing techniques. Includes over 220 tunes from the West Coast, East Coast, Shetland, and Borders traditions edited by fiddlers from each area, with notes on the origins of the music. Covers hack bowing, the Scots snap, cross bowing, harmonics, the birl, more; tunes include "The Balmoral Highlanders," "Brose and Butter," "Drummond Castle," "The Iron Man," "McCrimmon's Lament," "Soldier's Joy," "Orkney Polka," lots more. CD features 68 of the tunes. 144 pp.
01-310096 $22.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

RYAN'S MAMMOTH COLLECTION OF FIDDLE TUNES edited by Patrick Sky Photo

Facsimile reprint of mammoth 1883 American fiddle tune collection and antecedent to Cole's "1000 Fiddle Tunes." 1050 reels, jigs, hornpipes, clogs, contra dances and more with fiddle bowing and fingering marked. Includes 40 introductory studies for the violin, with explanations of bowing, etc. 176 pp.
02-95359 $22.95

Cajun Fiddle Tunes

THE CAJUN FIDDLE by Craig Duncan Photo

Beginning with easy arrangements of Cajun tunes, progressing to more difficult solos based on the playing of Dewey Balfa, Michael Doucet, Doug Kershaw, more. Cajun stylings, rhythms, double stops, slides, turns, trills and bowings are covered as the tunes increase in difficulty. Includes CD, 101 pp.
02-95383BCD $22.95

Texas and Western Swing Fiddle

HERMAN JOHNSON / MASTER FIDDLER: 39 SOLOS BY AMERICA'S LEGENDARY FIDDLER by Jeanine R. Orme Photo

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

Basic Fiddle Instruction

HOKUM: THEORY AND SCALES FOR FIDDLE TUNES AND FIDDLE IMPROVISATION by Leon Grizzard Photo

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. 120 pp.
02-98057 $22.95

Jazz Violin

JAZZ FIDDLE WIZARD / A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO JAZZ IMPROVISING FOR STRINGS by Martin Norgaard Photo

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

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

ENGLISH FIDDLE by Chris Bartram Photo

Book/CD set. English fiddle music forms an important, yet neglected, part of the mosaic of Old and New World fiddle styles. Bartram has played this music for over forty years. He has studied the majority of the existing field recordings of older generations of players and many of the handwritten manuscripts of nineteenth century fiddlers. Contains a wide variety of traditional tunes, an essay on the history of the instrument, and archive photographs. This is not a book for the complete beginner; you should be able to play simple tunes in the first position and read music a little. Beginning/intermediate. 82 pp.
02-98552BCD $22.99

THE HARP AND CLAYMORE by James Scott Skinner Photo

Reissue of classic 1903 collection. Features pastorals, marches, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes, laments, songs, and more, arranged for voice, violin, and other melody instruments with piano accompaniment. Includes "Balmoral Castle," "Cluny Macpherson's Lament," "Lady Catherine Stuart," "The Valley of Silence," more. Some of the tunes in this book also appear in "The Scottish Violinist," our stock #261-15. Spiralbound. Notation only. 182 pp.
261-16 $23.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

THE FIDDLER'S FAKEBOOK by David Brody Photo

Nearly 500 American & British Isles tunes in many styles -- the ultimate sourcebook for the traditional fiddler. Introductory notes to regional styles, bowing and ornamentation, with recorded sources noted for each tune and chord symbols for accompaniment. Spiral bound. 301 pp.
01-000238 $24.95

Jazz Violin

LATIN VIOLIN - HOW TO PLAY SALSA, CHARANGA AND LATIN JAZZ VIOLIN by Sam Bardfeld Photo

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

Basic Fiddle Instruction

AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD - CANADIAN FIDDLE STYLES by April Verch & Brian Wicklund Photo

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.
02-20142BCD $24.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD - CANADIAN FIDDLE STYLES by April Verch & Brian Wicklund Photo

Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle

AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD - CANADIAN FIDDLE STYLES by April Verch & Brian Wicklund Photo

Advanced Fiddle Instruction

HOT FIDDLE by Mary Ann Willis Photo

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

Jazz Violin

STEPHANE GRAPPELLI - GYPSY JAZZ VIOLIN by Tim Kliphuis Photo

Book/CD set. Teaches Gypsy Jazz violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Have you listened to Grappelli's solos thinking "I wish I could do that, but it's way over my head?" Here is the answer: simple theory, licks and stylistic lessons point you towards your first authentic Gypsy Jazz improvisations, which you can try out with the swinging guitar-bass playalong CD rhythm section. Then prepare to tackle six classic Grappelli solos, annotated and analyzed for your understanding. To grasp the finesses of sound and timing, there are many sample licks and solos on the CD as well. Assumes you read music and have a basic command of the instrument. Beginning/intermediate. 74 pp.
02-21539BCD $24.95

Advanced Fiddle Instruction

ADVANCED FIDDLING: SOLOS, INSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUE by Craig Duncan Photo

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

Bluegrass Tune Collections

TOP FIDDLE SOLOS by Craig Duncan Photo

Excellent collection of mostly bluegrass-oriented solos. Includes "Rubber Dolly," "Festival Waltz," "Footprints in the Snow," "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," and many other standards. Includes CD, 118 pp.
02-94095BCD $24.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

CHILDREN'S FIDDLING METHOD - VOLUME I by Carol Ann Wheeler Photo

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

General Fiddle Tune Collections

TWIN FIDDLING by Stacy Phillips Photo

Presents authentic and fun "multiple fiddle arrangements" in the following styles: old time, bluegrass, western swing, waltzes, and more. Includes CD. 146 pp.
02-95458BCD $24.95

GYPSY VIOLIN by Mary Ann Harbar Photo

Book/CD set. A fine assortment of about 50 annotated traditional Gypsy tunes from Russia, Romania, Hungary, and Bessarabia. Also contains practice tips, a glossary and a few paragraphs on the "Gypsy Touch." Some duets and trios as well. Includes CD. 131 pp.
02-95538BCD $24.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

THE AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD, VOL. 2 - INTERMEDIATE FIDDLE TUNES AND TECHNIQUES by Brian Wicklund Photo

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

THE AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD VOL. 1 by Brian Wicklund Photo

"Beginning Fiddle Tunes and Techniques" in simple, lucid language -- playalong CD included! 58 pp.
147-21 $24.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

50 IRISH FIDDLE TUNES arranged by Tommy Peoples Photo

Fifty well-known Irish tunes arranged by fiddle legend Tommy Peoples. "Castle Kelly," "Kitty's Wedding," "The Maid on the Green," "Shaun MaGuire's," "The Morning Dew," "The Wind that Shakes the Barley," "The Fisher's Rant," "The Shaskeen," "The Rights of Man," more. With a short history of Irish music. Revised edition. 30 pp.
224-1370 $24.95

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

THE SCOTTISH VIOLINIST composed and arranged by James Scott Skinner Photo

Early 20th century compilation featuring over 150 arrangements of traditional and original Scottish tunes. Includes strathspeys, reels, pibrochs, marches, slow airs, more. Tunes include "She's Bonnie An' Braw," "The Field of Bannockburn," "The Highlands of Banffshire," "The Warrior's Grave," "Macpherson's Blade," more. Forty of the tunes are collected from "The Harp and Claymore," our stock #261-16. Notation only. 49 pp.
261-15 $24.95

Jazz Violin

SWING JAZZ VIOLIN WITH HOT-CLUB RHYTHM by Jeremy Cohen and Dix Bruce Photo

Book/2 CD pack. 18 arrangements for violin, violin trio, and string quartet. Learn the melodies and solos for 16 jazz standards, plus two arrangements for string quartet: "Some of These Days" and "St. Louis Blues." The audio CDs include slow and fast versions of each melody, solo and backup part, plus full-band play-along tracks. Lets you practice soloing and improvising with a Hot-Club-style band and teaches solos in the styles of Stephane Grapelli, Joe Venuti, Eddie South, and others; three-part ensemble solos; and tips on playing backup jazz violin. 79 pp.
49-331947 $24.95

Bluegrass Tune Collections

BEST OF BLUEGRASS - 10 MUST-KNOW SONGS ARRANGED FOR FIDDLE, MANDOLIN, BANJO, GUITAR, DOBRO AND BASS Photo

This unique pack provides complete note-for-note scores for 10 bluegrass classics. The fiddle, mandolin, and bass parts are in standard notation. The banjo parts are in banjo tab and all guitar parts are in note/tab. CD includes the original recordings! "Cripple Creek" (The Stonemans), "Darlin' Corey" (Jimmy Martin with Ricky Skaggs), "Durham's Bull" (Fiddlin' Ronnie Stewart), "Great Speckled Bird" (Jim & Jesse), "John Henry" (Merle Travis), "Man of Constant Sorrow" (Jim Silvers), "Mule Skinner Blues" (Grandpa Jones), "Salty Dog Blues" (Mac Wiseman), "Sittin' on Top of the World" (Pinnacle Boys) and "Wabash Cannonball" (Benny Martin). 110 pp.
49-690636 $24.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

EASTERN EUROPEAN FIDDLE TUNES edited by Pete Cooper Photo

Book/CD pack. 80 traditional tunes for violin from Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Klezmer tradition. Includes mazurkas, polkas, kolomyikas, freylekhs, horas, csardas, legenyes, sirbas, ruchenitsas, kopanitsas, more. 15 of the pieces are arranged for two or more violins. The introductory notes on rhythms, scales and modes, position shifts, etc., are in English, French and German. CD features all the tunes played by Pete Cooper. 72 pp.
49-916777 $24.95

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

SCOTTISH FIDDLE TUNES - 60 TRADITIONAL PIECES FOR VIOLIN by Iain Fraser Photo

Book/CD pack. 60 Scottish tunes for solo violin, including slow airs, slow strathspeys, strathspeys, reels, and jigs. Includes detailed explanations of traditional playing styles, ornamentation, and bowing techniques, as well as notes on the history of the fiddle in Scotland. All tunes performed on the CD by Iain Fraser. With text in English, French and German. 55 pp.
49-930474 $24.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

VIOLIN FOR DUMMIES by Katharine Rapoport Photo

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

DELUXE FIDDLING METHOD, SET by Craig Duncan Photo

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 $24.99

General Fiddle Tune Collections

THE CURVY ROAD TO CORINTH AND THE RECKLESS REEL by Larry Unger Photo

Combined book with all the tunes from Larry's previous books "The Curvy Road to Corinth" and "The Reckless Reel." 151 original tunes including waltzes, reels, rags, jigs, and other tunes. Excellent for contra dancing. Melody with chord symbols for accompaniment. Spiral-bound. 104 pp.
219-4 $25.00

THE CIVIL WAR BALLROOM BAND BOOK - MUSIC FOR A MIDCENTURY VICTORIAN BALL compiled by Liz Stell & Bill Matthiesen Photo

Over 70 historic tunes for the mid-19th century ballroom. Includes melody and chord symbols, harmony parts for many pieces, source information for each piece, information on staging the events including how to setup the program, calling dances and playing for a Victorian ball. Includes enough music for at least two evening programs. Useful for fiddle, mandolin, flute, harp, hammered dulcimer and other melody instruments, as well as piano/guitar with the chord symbols. Spiral-bound. 91 pp.
335-4 $25.00

Northeastern Fiddle Tunes

THE FIDDLER'S THRONE: SELECTED TUNES FOR CONTRA DANCES, SESSIONS & HOUSE PARTIES by Randy Miller Photo

375 jigs, reels, hornpipes, marches and waltzes! all collected by this noted New England fiddler. One-fifth are newly composed tunes from Liz Carroll, Randal Bays, Jerry Holland, Sarah Bauhan, Martin Mulhaire, Josephine Keegan and many others; also more than a dozen tunes from the late Ralph Page, some from the repertoire of legendary New Hampshire fiddler John Taggart and lots more. Spiral-bound, 246 pp.
38-8 $25.00

Irish Fiddle Tunes

IRISH TRADITIONAL FIDDLE MUSIC edited by Jack Perron and Randy Miller Photo

Revised edition of this 1977 classic, unique collection! 253 faithful settings of reels, jigs, polkas, hornpipes, slip jigs and airs. 18 polkas have been added, as well as chords, a discography, bibliography, and extensive notes on tunes and sources. Tunes are also grouped alphabetically by type; lots easier to read and use. True transcriptions from Andy McGann, Julia Clifford, Michael Coleman, Paddy Canny, Sean Maguire, Bobby Casey, Martin Wynne, Paddy Cronin and many more. Coil-bound; 176 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
38-9 $25.00

General Fiddle Tune Collections

A LITTLE COUPLE - DANCEMUSIK - 400 WALTZES, POLKAS, TANGOS, HAMBOS, ZWIEFACHERS AND OTHER TRADITIONAL DANCE TUNES transcribed, edited, & chorded by Peter Barnes Photo

For any melody instrument, with chord symbols for guitar & piano included. Spiralbound, 248 pp.
449-3 $25.00

THE PORTLAND COLLECTION - CONTRA DANCE MUSIC IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST by Susan Songer with Clyde Curley Photo

Huge collection of old favorites and hot new tunes popular in the northwest and great for contradances anywhere. Extensive notes and 5 appendices, too! Spiralbound, 308 pp.
463-1 $25.00

THE PORTLAND COLLECTION, VOLUME 2 - CONTRA DANCE MUSIC IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST by Susan Songer with Clyde Curley Photo

More old favorites and hot new tunes popular in the northwest and great for contradances anywhere. 322 tunes including 140 recent compositions. Many of the tunes are longer with more commentary and the discography and bibliography are longer as well with even more alternate tune titles. The format for the tunes is nearly identical to Volume 1. Spiralbound. 328 pp.
463-2 $25.00

CD - A PORTLAND PLAY ALONG SELECTION Betsy Branch, Clyde Curley & Susan Songer Photo

2-CD set. Get a better sense of how the music should sound with these play-along CDs! 97 tunes from both volumes of "The Portland Collection," played in 37 medleys. Each tune has its own track marker so it's easy to find. The split channel tracks make it easy to learn: pan left for backup only, pan right for melody only. All are played at a moderate tempo, except for the first and last medleys on each disc which are played at dance speed. The tunes span all keys and genres and all levels of difficulty, plus there's no duplication with the previous "Portland Selection" CDs. Almost 2 1/2 hours of music!
463-3CD $25.00

Northeastern Fiddle Tunes

ORIGINALS by April Verch Photo

27 of April's compositions, many from her recordings and some you may have only heard live, or never before! Each tune is notated with bow markings, ornamentation, and chords for accompanists. Includes an introduction by April with detailed performance notes and pictures of April and many of the people she wrote tunes for. "A Reel Dare," "A Riverboat's Gone," "Chopman," "Eldon & Ethel," "Fire When Ready," "Fraser Valley Reel," "It's Gonna Cost Ya!" "Jig for the Duelings," "Silver Wishes," "Sneaky," "21 Years of Lovin'," more. 39 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09
636-1 $25.00

Irish Fiddle Tunes

CEOL RINCE NA H'EIREANN, VOL. 1 by Breandan Breathnach Photo

A renowned collection of 214 traditional Irish dance tunes, collected directly from traditional musicians. With text in English, French, and Irish. 108 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
09-63 $25.95

Old-Time Tunes

OZARKS FIDDLE MUSIC by Drew Beisswenger & Gordon McCann Photo

Book/CD set. This book, which includes 308 tune transcriptions, is organized around individual fiddlers who typically combine Appalachian-style fiddling with rags, pop standards, Midwest-style fiddling and sometimes a touch of Western swing to create a style often identifiable as Ozarks. Thirty Ozarks fiddlers and their lives are highlighted with biographical sketches, photographs, and tune histories. Another 50 great Ozarks fiddlers are presented in a similar manner but with less detail. Emphasizes the older fiddling traditions connected to the square dances and community events more than those connected to bluegrass music and modern contest fiddling. Some are old standbys such as "Bile Them Cabbage" while others such as "Finley Creek Blues" are unique to the region. Beginners. 220 pp.
02-21123BCD .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

Southern Fiddle Tunes

FIDDLE TUNES I LEARNED AT THE TRACTOR TAVERN (AND OTHER PLACES AROUND PUGET SOUND) - THE MILLENNIUM EDITION (REVISED) by Gene Silberberg Photo

467 mostly old-time, southern tunes, with chords. Silberberg transcribed these tunes while in the Seattle area to get the feel for how they are played in the Pacific Northwest. Spiralbound, 173 pp.
262-12 $26.95

Old-Time Tunes

FIDDLE TUNES I LEARNED AT THE TRACTOR TAVERN (AND OTHER PLACES AROUND PUGET SOUND) - THE MILLENNIUM EDITION (REVISED) by Gene Silberberg Photo

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

THE NINETIES COLLECTION: NEW SCOTTISH TUNES IN TRADITIONAL STYLES edited by Ian Hardie Photo

In 1990 the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland launched the "Nineties Collection" competition. It produced this collection of 200 refreshing and comprehensive new tunes.
02-98078 .. list $27.99 ours $27.95

WILLIAM MARSHALL'S SCOTTISH MELODIES by Randy Miller & Jack Perron; 2nd ed. by Randy Miller 3 Photos

New expanded edition! "262 Strathspeys, Reels, Hornpipes, Marches, Jigs & Airs for the Violin, Flute, Piano, Mandolin, Cello &c., with the original Bass-Clef Accompaniments." From the fabled Scottish tunesmith's six collections published between 1781 and 1845; all of his known compositions! New easy-to-read format, a map, illustrations, four appendices, facsimile repros of the six original tunebook covers, an unabridged 1845 biography, the famed John Moir portrait -- the works! 322 pp.
38-3 $28.00

SCOTTISH CEILIDH COLLECTION FOR FIDDLERS - VOLUMES 1 AND 2 arranged and compiled by Christine Martin and Anne Hughes Photo

Book/2 CD pack. Well over 100 fiddle tunes as played by Scottish fiddlers, with guitar chord names and basic bowings. The tunes are arranged in sets for dances, sessions or solos. Among the most familiar tunes: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean," "Turkey in the Straw," "Scotland the Brave," "Amazing Grace," "The Irish Washerwoman," "Loch Lomond," "Skye Boat Song," more! Now includes every tune played over two CDs by a solo fiddler! 80 pp.
01-910116 $28.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

TRADITIONAL SLOW AIRS OF IRELAND by Tomas O'Canainn Photo

Book/2 CD pack. The slow air is regarded as one of the most beautiful facets of Irish traditional music. A well played air has a splendid soaring quality that comes from the sean-nos (old style) song or ballad tradition. This collection includes 118 airs, some by Carolan, and others that are purely instrumental, such as "Lament for Staker Wallace" and "O'Donnell's Lament." With brief notes on ornamentation and phrasing. 101 pp.
01-900073 $29.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

PLAY SCOTTISH FIDDLE - BEGINNERS by Christine Martin & Sarah Naylor Photo

Book/DVD pack. Glenfiddich Champion fiddler Sarah Naylor teaches you the subtleties of Scottish fiddle playing. Book includes music for all of the lessons and tunes from the DVD, with numerous close-up photos of the fingerboard and simple instructions for tuning, bowing and playing your first songs. The 22 tunes are fingered and bowed. The full-length DVD includes multi-angle shots of Sarah playing the exercises and tunes. Double sided DVD: side one plays in the USA and Japan, side two in the UK and Europe. 27 page book, 105 minute DVD.
01-910125 $29.95

Old-Time Tunes

OLD-TIME FESTIVAL TUNES FOR FIDDLE & MANDOLIN by Dan Levenson Photo

Book/2-CD set. A tune repertoire book, it includes 100+ Old-Time festival favorites. Some are cliche, others unusual, some easy, some difficult. Two lines of tablature (one basic and one advanced) as well as standard notation and suggested chords. The basic version should be playable by those with general skills. The advanced version will require more time and finesse as it is more ornamental (often more than just melodic) and may include less than intuitive ways of playing some passages. Beginning/intermediate. 248 pp.
02-21023BCD $29.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

IRISH REEL BOOK by Patrick Steinbach Photo

Book/CD set. 250 traditional pieces encompassing many styles and divided into reels, marches, jigs, flings, hornpipes, airs and polkas, more. A representative cross section of traditional dances, harp compositions (including a few pieces by Turlough O'Carolan) and songs from the distinctive Irish ballad tradition. Notated in standard keys of C, G, D and A major used by traditional players including chord symbols for accompaniment. In English and German. Beginning/intermediate. Spiralbound, 180 pp.
02-610307 $29.95

Old-Time Tunes

OLD TIME FIDDLING ACROSS AMERICA by David Reiner & Peter Anick Photo

An outstanding collection of 66 tunes transcribed from the playing of top traditional fiddlers, presenting a wide range of regional styles. Contains rare vintage photographs, player's biographical profiles, historical and performance notes, bowing indications, information on cross-tunings, more. Highly recommended. Includes CD. Spiral-bound, 182 pp.
02-94205BCD $29.95

Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island Fiddle

THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND by Ken Perlman Photo

Book/CD set. Comprehensive manual contains over 425 reels, jigs, set-tunes, waltzes, strathspeys, and airs transcribed from field recordings. Perlman also includes extensive explanatory notes, history, photos, and biographies of nearly 60 "old-time" players. 216 pp.
02-95393BCD $29.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

COMPLETE IRISH FIDDLE PLAYER by Peter Cooper Photo

Book/CD set. 80 traditional tunes, including reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, and more, all complete with bowing and chords. Lots of instruction is given while you build your repertoire. Lots of history too! Not for the rank beginner; you should already be able to play simple pieces in first position at a minimum, and read music. Recommended. With double CD. 157 pp.
02-95406BCD $29.95

CEOL RINCE NA H'EIREANN, VOL. 4 by Breandan Breathnach, edited by Jackie Small Photo

Fourth volume of the celebrated collection of traditional Irish music. Published after Breandon Breathnach's death, this volume is selected from the more than 7,000 tunes he collected before retiring in 1977. Features 225 tunes with text in English, French, and Irish. 127 pp.
09-106 $29.95

CEOL RINCE NA H'EIREANN, VOL. 5 Breandon Breathnach, edited by Jackie Small Photo

A selection of the dance music of Ireland, all selected from, or connected with, An Cnuasacht Iomlan den Cheol Damhsa, a national collection made by Breathnach. About 60 traditional musicians are represented. Notes and intro in Irish, French and English. 224 tunes. 140 pp.
09-111 $29.95

CEOL RINCE NA H'EIREANN, VOL. 3 Photo

Third volume of the renowned collection of traditional Irish music. 230 tunes transcribed from modern recordings. With text in English, French, and Irish. 133 pp.
09-69 $29.95

Old-Time Tunes

FIDDLE TUNES FOR VIOLIN by Lucy Reuter Photo

Book/2-CD set. 40+ traditional tunes. A few are in A but most are in D and G keys. Some are in 2 octaves. With a section on fiddling for those unfamiliar with it. Includes "Angeline The Baker," "Garryowen," "Petronella," "Red Wing," "Devil's Dream," more. CDs include all tunes in a jam session style. Spiralbound, 53 pp.
262-15 $29.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

LUNASA - NOTAI by Cillian Vallely Photo

An impressive, interesting and just plain cool tune book featuring the music of Lunasa. Printed on high-quality paper with tune transcriptions, chord progressions and notes on the source of each tune. Includes music from the band's last three albums: "Redwood," "The Kinnitty Sessions" and "Se." Some tunes have been transcribed twice, once as normal and then as played by flat-pitched instruments. Lunasa is acclaimed for their fresh interpretations, unearthing of new tunes and innovative compositions. This is an excellent insight into their music. 9" x 7" 135 pp.
623-2 $29.95

General Fiddle Tune Collections

PARKING LOT PICKER'S SONGBOOK - FIDDLE EDITION by Dix Bruce & Gerald Jones Photo

Book/2-CD set. A collection of over 225 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards. Melodies are presented, along with lyrics and chords. Learn to play songs by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also includeS step-by-step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key! The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book. Spiralbound. Multiple levels. 280 pp.
02-21662BCD $29.99

Basic Fiddle Instruction

THE FIDDLE HANDBOOK by Chris Haigh Photo

Book/2 CD pack. A treasure trove of information spanning the whole range of fiddle playing. Looks in detail at the most commonly played styles among today's fiddlers. From America, there's old time, bluegrass, Cajun, Western swing, country, blues, rock, klezmer, and jazz, while from the British Isles there's Irish, Scottish, and English. Plus a quick romp through Eastern Europe, the spike fiddles of Africa and Asia, the Chinese Erhu, the Indian Sarangi, and the Norwegian Hardingfele. A wealth of musical examples - ornaments, bowing patterns, scales, modes, exercises and complete tunes - are reproduced on the CD. And finally, the book answers once and for all the hoary old question, "What's the difference between a fiddle and a violin?" The answer, of course, is that fiddle players have more fun.... Hardcover, lay-flat spiral binding. 304 pp.
49-332749 $29.99

Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes

SCOTTISH FIDDLERS AND THEIR MUSIC by Mary Anne Alburger Photo

A history of the art, with photographs and music examples - over 100 complete reels, strathspeys, laments and slow airs. Alburger documents the development of the tradition for more than half a millennium, from the fiddlers on James IV's payroll, through the manuscript and published collections of the 17th century to the traditional players and composers of the 20th century. Extended treatment is given to such outstanding composers as Niel and Nathaniel Gow, William Marshall, Simon Fraser and James Scott Skinner. Intermediate. 256 p
02-25 .. list $29.99 ours $30.00

THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - CEOL NA FIDHLE - VOLUMES 1 AND 2 compiled by Christine Martin Photo

Book/2 CD pack. Over 100 tunes from today's Scottish Highland fiddle repertoire -- some never before published. With chords and basic bowings; 100 pp.
01-010104 $32.95

Irish Fiddle Tunes

CEOL RINCE NA H'EIREANN, VOL. 2 by Breandan Breathnach Photo

Second volume of the renowned collection of traditional Irish music. 315 tunes collected directly from traditional musicians. With text in English, French and Irish. 203 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
09-59 $32.95

O'NEILL'S MUSIC OF IRELAND (REVISED) by Francis O'Neill & Miles Krassen Photo

The classic compendium of Irish fiddle tunes. Revised, corrected, & easier to read than the facsimile edition. Also contains tips on playing and ornamentation. Approx. 1000 tunes. Essential. 254 pp.
01-000173 $34.95

Bluegrass Fiddle Instruction

HOT LICKS FOR BLUEGRASS FIDDLE by Stacy Phillips Photo

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 $34.95

Old-Time Tunes

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNES, VOL. 1 - HOEDOWNS, BREAKDOWNS, & REELS by Stacy Phillips Photo

Hundreds of up-to-date transcriptions based on the playing of some of the best players, including Lynn Smith, Ruthie Dornfeld, Bruce Molsky, Cyril Stinnett, many others. Standard notation with chord symbols. 267 pp.
02-94711 $34.95

Basic Fiddle Instruction

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO LEARNING THE IRISH FIDDLE by Paul McNevin Photo

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

THE AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD, VOL. 1 taught By Brian Wicklund Photo

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

THE AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD, VOL. 2 - INTERMEDIATE FIDDLE TUNES AND TECHNIQUES by Brian Wicklund Photo

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