Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609741919
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Presents 140 of the most frequently played tunes in old time fiddle contests as well as the most popular bluegrass, square dance and country tunes heard throughout the United States. the performance length arrangements of contest tunes include standard as well as challenging variations on hoe-downs, rags, polkas, show pieces, and waltzes complete with suggested accompaniment chords. This encyclopedia of fiddle tunes and variations spotlights American popular fiddle music as played by the great fiddlers of our time.
The Craig Duncan Master Fiddle Solo Collection
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609741919
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Presents 140 of the most frequently played tunes in old time fiddle contests as well as the most popular bluegrass, square dance and country tunes heard throughout the United States. the performance length arrangements of contest tunes include standard as well as challenging variations on hoe-downs, rags, polkas, show pieces, and waltzes complete with suggested accompaniment chords. This encyclopedia of fiddle tunes and variations spotlights American popular fiddle music as played by the great fiddlers of our time.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609741919
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Presents 140 of the most frequently played tunes in old time fiddle contests as well as the most popular bluegrass, square dance and country tunes heard throughout the United States. the performance length arrangements of contest tunes include standard as well as challenging variations on hoe-downs, rags, polkas, show pieces, and waltzes complete with suggested accompaniment chords. This encyclopedia of fiddle tunes and variations spotlights American popular fiddle music as played by the great fiddlers of our time.
Top Fiddle Solos
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610654587
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
If you are looking for exciting and challenging fiddle solos by one of America's hottest fiddlers, this book is for you. Contains Craig's outstanding fiddle arrangements on: Dueling Fiddles; Rocky Top; Black Mountain Rag; Tennessee Waltz; Faded Love; Cajun Fiddle; Jole Blon; Gardenia Waltz; Draggin' the Bow; Granny Does Your Dog Bite?; Black-Eyed Suzie; Wabash Cannonball; and many more. Presents 60 great fiddling tunes! the CD is sparkling stereo listening recording featuring Craig Duncan backed up by a top Nashville country rhythm section!
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610654587
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
If you are looking for exciting and challenging fiddle solos by one of America's hottest fiddlers, this book is for you. Contains Craig's outstanding fiddle arrangements on: Dueling Fiddles; Rocky Top; Black Mountain Rag; Tennessee Waltz; Faded Love; Cajun Fiddle; Jole Blon; Gardenia Waltz; Draggin' the Bow; Granny Does Your Dog Bite?; Black-Eyed Suzie; Wabash Cannonball; and many more. Presents 60 great fiddling tunes! the CD is sparkling stereo listening recording featuring Craig Duncan backed up by a top Nashville country rhythm section!
Advanced Fiddling
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610654501
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
A follow-up book on Craig Duncan's popular Deluxe Fiddling Method containing 40 great fiddle solos in the keys of F, B-flat, E major, E minor, and A minor. Also features tunes in altered tunings, contest-style-breakdowns, ragtime tunes, and additional fiddling favorites. the split-track CD features full performances of the first 36 tunes in the book, split between fiddle solo and guitar accompaniment. the tunes Twinkle Little Star, Under the Double Eagle, and Whiskey Before Breakfast are not on the CD.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610654501
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
A follow-up book on Craig Duncan's popular Deluxe Fiddling Method containing 40 great fiddle solos in the keys of F, B-flat, E major, E minor, and A minor. Also features tunes in altered tunings, contest-style-breakdowns, ragtime tunes, and additional fiddling favorites. the split-track CD features full performances of the first 36 tunes in the book, split between fiddle solo and guitar accompaniment. the tunes Twinkle Little Star, Under the Double Eagle, and Whiskey Before Breakfast are not on the CD.
Deluxe Fiddling Method
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610654374
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
This book presents a general survey of American fiddling. the author's intent is to teach the basics of fiddling by beginning with essential bowings and fingerings, and progressing from simple to more complex renditions of tunes. As fiddling is an aural tradition and fiddlers from different parts of the country play a given tune in many ways, tunes included in this book are offered only as themselves. the author has attempted to present usable fingerings, bowings and explanations of each of the 49 tunes in this book. the end result is the most widely-used fiddle method available! the CD is in split-track format, allowing the fiddler to play with the fiddle solo, guitar and/or fiddle accompaniment, or both! Contains every tune in the book.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610654374
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
This book presents a general survey of American fiddling. the author's intent is to teach the basics of fiddling by beginning with essential bowings and fingerings, and progressing from simple to more complex renditions of tunes. As fiddling is an aural tradition and fiddlers from different parts of the country play a given tune in many ways, tunes included in this book are offered only as themselves. the author has attempted to present usable fingerings, bowings and explanations of each of the 49 tunes in this book. the end result is the most widely-used fiddle method available! the CD is in split-track format, allowing the fiddler to play with the fiddle solo, guitar and/or fiddle accompaniment, or both! Contains every tune in the book.
Championship Contest Fiddling
Author: Nate Olson
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610653599
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Championship Contest Fiddling contains painstakingly detailed transcriptions of 44 fiddle tunes as they were played by thirteen champions of the National Old Time Fiddlers' Contest held in Weiser, Idaho. In addition to the tunes, the book includes excerpts of extensive interviews with these champions where they offer advice on how to play in the contest style, prepare for contests and deal with nerves, adapt and arrange tunes to make them your own, and play with drive, among many other topics. It is an indispensable resource for fiddlers seeking to understand contest fiddling better and prepare for fiddle contests, or learn some great tunes from the masters! Includes audio CD of the actual piece played during the contest.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610653599
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Championship Contest Fiddling contains painstakingly detailed transcriptions of 44 fiddle tunes as they were played by thirteen champions of the National Old Time Fiddlers' Contest held in Weiser, Idaho. In addition to the tunes, the book includes excerpts of extensive interviews with these champions where they offer advice on how to play in the contest style, prepare for contests and deal with nerves, adapt and arrange tunes to make them your own, and play with drive, among many other topics. It is an indispensable resource for fiddlers seeking to understand contest fiddling better and prepare for fiddle contests, or learn some great tunes from the masters! Includes audio CD of the actual piece played during the contest.
Hokum: Theory and Scales for Fiddle Tunes and Fiddle Improvisation
Author: Leon Grizzard
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609742338
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
This book is written to accomplish three purposes: (1) to teach music theory and scales as applied to fiddle tunes in the American and Celtic traditions; (2) to teach fiddle improvisation; and (3) to present additional material to help the fiddler who wants to play in other popular styles. Addresses major, minor and blues scales, diminished chords and more. Useful to any instrumentalist, this is not just another collection of licks, nor is it a book of transcriptions. This book teaches the theoretical framework of fiddle tunes and of fiddle soloing; the scales and arpeggios that fiddlers actually use, whether they know it or not. If you improvise or play variations on tunes now, this book will help you understand what works and why.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609742338
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
This book is written to accomplish three purposes: (1) to teach music theory and scales as applied to fiddle tunes in the American and Celtic traditions; (2) to teach fiddle improvisation; and (3) to present additional material to help the fiddler who wants to play in other popular styles. Addresses major, minor and blues scales, diminished chords and more. Useful to any instrumentalist, this is not just another collection of licks, nor is it a book of transcriptions. This book teaches the theoretical framework of fiddle tunes and of fiddle soloing; the scales and arpeggios that fiddlers actually use, whether they know it or not. If you improvise or play variations on tunes now, this book will help you understand what works and why.
Getting Into Fiddling
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610652770
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this 96 page text covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in Old Time, Bluegrass, Contest, Western Swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music. the text will benefit both players who wish to expand their knowledge of fiddling and musicians who are seeking the right tunes from a variety of styles combined into one book. Companion CD included.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610652770
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this 96 page text covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in Old Time, Bluegrass, Contest, Western Swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music. the text will benefit both players who wish to expand their knowledge of fiddling and musicians who are seeking the right tunes from a variety of styles combined into one book. Companion CD included.
The Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes Volume 1
Author: Stacy Phillips
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610650174
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Meticulously collected from recordings, square and contra dances, fiddle contests, jam sessions and individual fiddlers- this book is meant to provide a snapshot of what American fiddlers were playing and listening to in the latter part of the 20th Century. As the vinyl record format disappears from the marketplace, a great deal of recorded fiddle music will no longer be available. In this book, Stacy Phillips shares the fruits of some timely collecting for all fiddlers to enjoy. Bowings, fingerings, and guitar chords are provided for each melody line.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610650174
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Meticulously collected from recordings, square and contra dances, fiddle contests, jam sessions and individual fiddlers- this book is meant to provide a snapshot of what American fiddlers were playing and listening to in the latter part of the 20th Century. As the vinyl record format disappears from the marketplace, a great deal of recorded fiddle music will no longer be available. In this book, Stacy Phillips shares the fruits of some timely collecting for all fiddlers to enjoy. Bowings, fingerings, and guitar chords are provided for each melody line.
Bluegrass Fiddle
Author: Gene Lowinger
Publisher: Oak Publications
ISBN: 1783235020
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to playing the fiddle, bluegrass and country style, from Gene Lowinger, who has played with Bill Monroe. With 29 bluegrass and 14 traditional tunes.
Publisher: Oak Publications
ISBN: 1783235020
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to playing the fiddle, bluegrass and country style, from Gene Lowinger, who has played with Bill Monroe. With 29 bluegrass and 14 traditional tunes.
300 Fiddle Tunes
Author:
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
ISBN: 9781574240566
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(Fiddle). This comprehensive collection of fabulous fiddle tunes includes reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, jigs, waltzes and slow airs.
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
ISBN: 9781574240566
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(Fiddle). This comprehensive collection of fabulous fiddle tunes includes reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, jigs, waltzes and slow airs.