ISBN 9790220133015. 12 x 9 x 0.6 inches.
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. Although it\'s centred around Irish traditional music this book also dips into English, Scottish, Scandinavian, East European, Klezmer, Cajun and American Old-Time traditions and attempts to explore, from general observation down to the finest detail, what the fiddler needs to know to bring these tunes alive. Complete with an accompaniament CD of all pieces performed by Chris Haigh and a live backing band.
