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Mel Bay's Complete Fiddling Book

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher:

Published: 2005-11

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 9780786672141

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 content, the Complete Fiddling Book is a great resource for any fiddler or teacher in search of a delightful, toe-tapping repertoire. Although most of the tunes are written for solo fiddle, the last ten pieces are arranged as fiddle duets. A masterful solo collection presenting a vivid assortment of fiddling styles and repertoire. On the companion DVD, fiddler Craig Duncan and guitarist Robert Bowlin perform 34 favorite tunes which are played at a slow and medium tempo to demonstrate many fiddling techniques. Split-screen filming features close-up angles of both the left hand and the bow. This DVD is the perfect companion to the Complete Fiddling Book, bringing the teacher right into your living room. Compilation of arrangements of traditional tunes Over 300 colorful fiddle tunes populate the 205 pages Most for solo fiddle, but the last ten pieces are arranged as fiddle duets Intermediate to advanced in difficulty Split-screen companion DVD of 34 tunes performed by Craig Duncan and guitarist Robert Bowlin.

Deluxe Fiddling Method

Author: CRAIG DUNCAN

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-08-18

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1610654374

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This book presents a general survey of American fiddling. the author's intent is to teach the basics of fiddling by beginning with essential bowings and fingerings, and progressing from simple to more complex renditions of tunes. As fiddling is an aural tradition and fiddlers from different parts of the country play a given tune in many ways, tunes included in this book are offered only as themselves. the author has attempted to present usable fingerings, bowings and explanations of each of the 49 tunes in this book. the end result is the most widely-used fiddle method available! the CD is in split-track format, allowing the fiddler to play with the fiddle solo, guitar and/or fiddle accompaniment, or both! Contains every tune in the book.

Mel Bay Presents Children's Fiddling Method

Author: Carol Ann Wheeler (Violinist)

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Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9780786602766

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As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children. Students raised in the Suzuki tradition will immediately take to the method, concepts, and techniques used in this book. Common folk songs familiar to the student are used to demonstrate and teach the basic skill of old-time fiddle playing. All melodies are first presented in their simplest form followed by more complex variations with introductions, ornaments, and endings. Students of all levels will find challenging material in this book. Younger students can proceed at their own pace, returning to the more difficult variations at a future time.

Easiest Fiddling Book

Author: CRAIG DUNCAN

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-09

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1610655443

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Contains two dozen arrangements of tunes for the beginning fiddler or violinist. This book begins with the easiest arrangements and progresses in difficulty. Each tune is written in music notation with chord changes followed by a fingering chart.

Children's Fiddling Method

Author: Carol A. Sheeler

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9781562224523

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This volume builds on the techniques explained in Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1. While created with children in mind, this book is equally well suited for adults, violinists, and string teachers. What sets this method apart from others is that the tunes will first be played slowly, unaccompanied, so that you can hear the notes and how the tune goes. Then, an arrangement follows which is more up to tempo with backup. All of the tunes will be broken down into parts for easier learning, and new fiddling techniques will be explained as they are introduced. Often, different versions will be offered for the same tune, providing variety and a way to learn more concepts, skills, and ideas that can be used in other tunes. The goal is to play along with the two included CDs. Special features of this volume are some optional twin fiddle parts and tips on twin fiddling. These pieces are great for teachers to use with students or for students to play with friends.

Fiddling Chord Book

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 1609749960

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Contains the most frequently used basic chords, and covers practically every fiddling situation. Major, minor, diminished, augmented, seventh, minor seventh, and sixth chords are shown in detail.

The Devil's Box

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Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13:

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Getting Into-- Fiddling

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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Canadian Fiddle Music Volume 1

Author: ED WHITCOMB

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1609742133

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Canadian fiddle music receives the credit and recognition it deserves in this lively collection of tunes from virtually every province and ethnic group in Canada. Originally published in 1990, this project is the result of generous donations by numerous fiddlers and fans of fiddle music. In addition to the preservation and popularization of this folk music form, the contributors shared these common goals in this endeavor: composer recognition, folk music revitalization in Canada and abroad, acknowledgement of the violin and its own origins in the development of fiddle music and its place in Canadian society, note reading and chording, and to pay tribute to many great fiddlers. This revised edition features contributions of 200 of the best tunes from the first printing as well as 200 new tunes. They consist of hornpipes, strathspeys, polkas, waltzes, calypsos, reels, clogs, two-steps, jigs, airs, breakdowns, schottishes, marches, rags, and laments. A bibliography and the background of each composer is included.

Advanced Fiddling

Author: CRAIG DUNCAN

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1610654501

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A follow-up book on Craig Duncan's popular Deluxe Fiddling Method containing 40 great fiddle solos in the keys of F, B-flat, E major, E minor, and A minor. Also features tunes in altered tunings, contest-style-breakdowns, ragtime tunes, and additional fiddling favorites. the split-track CD features full performances of the first 36 tunes in the book, split between fiddle solo and guitar accompaniment. the tunes Twinkle Little Star, Under the Double Eagle, and Whiskey Before Breakfast are not on the CD.