An Un-Shuffled Guide for the Bowless-Fiddle From Scratch is an excellent introduction to the fiddle and old-time music. The lessons are designed to help the reader develop a solid foundation on the instrument. The book employs a practical teachingstyle rather than traditional methods and conventions. A brief history of the fiddle is presented first followed by a visual overview of the instrument basic technique and playing style. Twelve jam session tunes areincluded along with a commentary on jam session etiquette and an extensive discography of suggested recordings. The audio includes slow and up-to-speed versions of all the exercises and tunes.
