- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Music Sales America; Book & CD edition (June 1, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1900428679
- ISBN-13: 978-19004286752
(Music Sales America). This book explains and shows in detail the
various techniques used by fiddle players in creating a traditional
style of playing. All the information is presented in the context of the
music itself, with numerous transcribed and recorded examples. It is
aimed not only at the beginner, but also the fiddle-player (and indeed
violinist) with some knowledge and experience who wishes to learn more.
For those unable to read music, a chapter on notation is included.
Particular emphasis is given to bowing and ornamentation, with
individual chapters devoted to jigs, slides, polkas, hornpipes, airs and
reels. The book also attempts to convey something of the excitement
felt in playing music which has a large degree of improvisation, albeit
within certain bounds. The demonstration CD, which features a large
selection of the transcribed tunes and ornaments performed by Cranitch,
is an invaluable aid to learning as it allows the listener to hear how
the music and ornamentation should sound.
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