A unique collection of 66 fiddle tunes illustrating the major regional styles found across America and Canada. This book contains rare vintage photographs player's biographical profiles historical and performance notes bowingindications and information on cross-tunings and the American institution of fiddle contests. The authors have collaborated brilliantly on this labor of love to produce a definitive volume of tunes transcribed from recordings bymany of the best fiddlers in North America. Exemplary tunes are included from the Northeast Southeast and Western regions plus various widespread ethnic styles including Cajun Irish Scandinavian Klezmer and Eastern Europeanstyles. Includes access to online audio.
