Brian Wicklund April Verch: American Fiddle Method - Canadian Fiddle Styles:

Canadian Fiddle Styles-Part of the American Fiddle Method this book has been devised by expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch to teach fiddlers the Canadian style. The American Fiddle Method - CanadianFiddle Styles delves into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling. This highly anticipated book is suitable for beginning to intermediate-level players and explores Canada's rich fiddle traditions including Old TimeCanadian French Canadian Cape Breton and Metis. More than just a collection of great tunes this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody toreels jigs hornpipes waltzes schottisches airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations using the skills in the book. The included play-along audio tracks are great for listening as well as helping youto create a professional-sounding performance.