The Contra Dance Encyclopedia is 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). There is also an extensive section of tunes grouped into Reels Jigs and Waltzes that can be used. Included is a short history of contra dance as …

Par GILLAND TOM. La musique de violon suédois a été grandement influencée par les pays environnants. Une preuve peut trouver dans les noms de certains types de tunes, tels que Polska de Pologne, Schottis (un Scottish) d'Ecosse et franska d'Angleterre. D'autres types populaires de mélodies inclus dans cette collection sont g and aring - ngl and aring - t qui est une sorte de mars, brudmarsch qui es…

Par STUBBERT BRENDA. Partie du Cap-Breton série de Patrimoine Musical, ce livre populaire contient un mélange de 131 airs de violon traditionnel et originale d'un joueur ancrée dans la tradition de la musique de danse Cap-Breton. Nouvelle édition complète avec des cordes, des photos et un index complet des sept premiers Volumes le CB patrimonial. Ce livre magnifiquement produit la deuxième dans le…

Scandinavian Fiddle Tunes is a collection of 73 arrangements for violin of traditional tunes from Sweden, Finland and Norway. Scandinavian traditional music specialist and folk fiddler Vicki Swan provides notes on the history of the music, as well as playing techniques and styles.The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Vicki Swan. German and French translations…

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and online audio that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional Fiddle music of Ireland going right from the basics of how to hold and make the first soundson the instrument - through specially composed manageable tunes in the Irish style - right up to playing traditional reels jigs and other dance tunes from the traditional repertoire (the s…

Unlock the secrets of improvising in traditional American fiddle styles with this Grammy-nominated stage and studio master. In only ten years as a professional musician, Jim Van Cleve has made quite a name for himself in bluegrass and acoustic music. He's spent time with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, saw his debut solo CD nominated for a Grammy and toured all over the world with Mountain Heart. He…

For Banjo-A comprehensive repertoire book of Fiddle tunes adapted for Banjo in easy to read tablature by the renowned player and teacher of the 5-String Banjo Tony Trischka. For the early picker to the advanced player thisbook and its online audio will enable the player to learn by example and broaden their technical range. Fiddle tunes have been adapted for Banjo since the early 1850's. The e…

This is the first book in a four book series of traditional music an exciting popular collection of easier Scottish fiddle tunes. The First Ceilidh Collection compiled and arranged by Christine Martin and Anne Hughes. A great resource for fiddle groups accordionists school groups fiddle orchestra those wanting to learn more about Scottish music and dance. This book is a must have for those j…

Part of the Cape Breton Musical Heritage Series this popular book contains a mix of 131 traditional and original Fiddle tunes from a player steeped in Cape Breton's dance music tradition.This new edition is completewith chords photos and a comprehensive index of the first seven Volumes the CB Heritage Series.This beautifully produced book is the second in The Cape Breton Musical Heritage Series …

Favorite 50 American Traditional Fiddle Tunes For Flatpicking Guitar Vol. 1: A-F-This collection of fiddle tunes originally appeared in 'Kaufman's Collection of American Fiddle Tunes for Flatpicking Guitar (MB 95748). Steve Kaufman says he can't emphasize enough the importance of developinga large repertoire of tunes. Fiddle tunes give us melodies that eventually allow us to begin to improvise. So…

Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles-Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles is a collection of 29 traditional Irish Scottish and English melodies that are particularly suited to being played on the fiddle. Traditional fiddle airs love songs songs of home and longing as well as compositions of Turlough O Carolan and J. Scott Skinner make up the collection. The arrangements in…

Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes Book With Online Audio-This book is dedicated to the traditional music of Southern Italy. Suitable for mandolinists and violinists at a late beginner-intermediate level it explores the beautiful and distinctive sounds of folk music from the regionsof Campagnia Calabria Puglia Sicily and Sardinia. Traditional Southern Italian Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes has been devised …

Old Time Stringband Workshop for Fiddle is one in a set of four books each with a matching collection of 40 traditional type fiddle tunes arranged to develop ensemble and jam session playing skills with other acousticinstruments as well as to expand your repertoire of tunes. The music is presented in Notation with annotations for playing techniques and variations. A bonus arrangement of Star of …