The traditional music of Brittany has long been a passion for guitar and mandolin player David Surette who has now edited and published a collection of Breton dance tunes. 'Fest Breizh' contains 50 traditional dance tunes:gavottes en dros larides and many others collected and transcribed in standard notation with chords provided as well. Unlike some previous collections which have been prin…

Celtic and Acadian Tunes-Over 425 reels jigs set-tunes waltzes marches strathspeys and airs transcribed from the playing of traditional fiddlers make this a must have title. Includes access to online audio.

Violin 1 And 2-This collection contains 14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland in a variety of styles including jigs reels hornpipes slip jigs strathspeys waltzes and airs. The harmonies are written so thatvarious combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. The violin book includes two violin parts…

Designed for Violinists who have never Fiddled in the Scottish style or for anyone who would simply like to brush up on their 'Scottishness' this guide discusses ornamentations and their applications bowing styles rhythmicissues and stylistic interpretations. It covers five basic types of tunes: airs marches jigs reels and strathspeys as well as Scottish Fiddle history and regional styles. …

Mel Bay's Complete Fiddling Book is a compilation of arrangements of traditional tunes by several outstanding practitioners of the art of fiddle playing: Craig Duncan, Bill Guest, Dave Reiner, Frank Zucco, and Joe Castle. From The Arkansas Traveler to The Yellow Rose of Texas, over 300 colorful fiddle tunes populated this book's 205 pages. Scant on text or historical notes, but long on musical con…

This collection contains 16 traditional fiddling tunes from across North America. They are arranged in a theme and variation format typical of American fiddling. The authentic fiddling style harmonies are written so that variouscombinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Included are two violin parts and piano accompaniment. Ameri…

This collection contains 16 traditional fiddling tunes from across North America. They are arranged in a theme and variation format typical of American fiddling. The authentic fiddling style harmonies are written so that variouscombinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Includes viola melody (solo) viola harmony third violin a…

Quite possibly the largest collection of fiddle music for viola ever published! Contains a wealth of material for fiddlers seeking a transition to the viola and/or violists in search of a collection of traditional fiddle music.Designed to meet the rising popularity of the viola's role in folk music the tunes in this book are grouped into C G D F B-flat and E-flat major fingering. The music i…

Two-Steps & Marches- Fiddle-Continuing the reissue of the classic Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes - Volume 2 Favorite American Listening Pieces Two Steps and Marches for Fiddle presents over 120 classic andlesser-known fiddle tunes from all parts of the United States some with multiple versions.This treasure trove gathers many of mysterious and lonesome sounding someti…

80 airs pour violon traditionnel de Pologne, d'Ukraine, de Hongrie, de Roumanie, des Balkans et de la tradition Klezmer. Par . Après le succès des titres « Irish Fiddle Solos » et « English Fiddle Tunes » paraît un tout nouveau volume de Pete Cooper contenant une riche sélection de mélodies des pays de l'Est incluant la Pologne, l'Ukraine, la Hongrie, la Roumanie, la Serbie, la Bulgarie et la Macé…

This comprehensive book is a facsimile edition of the original collection published in 1883. It has survived over the years because it is one of the richest and most interesting of the 19th century instrumental collections as wellas a resource for students of American vernacular music. Examining the cultural exchange between minstrel show ethnic music and even classical music influenced some of t…

An Introduction to Folk Styles, Technique and Improvisation. This in-depth tutor book, from renowned fiddle player and teacher Chris Haigh, is perfect for classical violinists and fiddle players looking to master the art. Covering all aspects of folk violin technique from ornamentation to modes and scales, and from scordatura to improvisation and composition. The book is centred around Irish tradi…