Canadian Fiddle Music Volume 1

Canadian Fiddle Music Volume 1
Author: Dr. Ed Whitcomb
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609742133

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.

Complete Fiddling Book

Complete Fiddling Book
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2015-10-16
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619115441

Mel Bay's Complete Fiddling Book is a compilation of arrangements of traditionaltunes by several outstanding practitioners of the art of fiddle playing: Craig Duncan, Bill Guest, Dave Reiner, Frank Zucco, and Joe Castle. From TheArkansas Traveler to The Yellow Rose of Texas, over 300colorful 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. The online video, 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 online video is the perfect companion to the Complete Fiddling Book, bringing the teacher right into your living room. and bull; Compilation of arrangements of traditional tunesand bull; Over 300 colorful fiddle tunes populate the 205 pagesand bull; Most for solo fiddle, but the last ten pieces are arranged as fiddle duets and bull; Intermediate to advanced in difficultyand bull; Split-screen companion online video of 34 tunes performed by Craig Duncan andguitarist Robert Bowlin. Video available to view and download online

Discography of Western Swing and Hot String Bands, 1928-1942

Discography of Western Swing and Hot String Bands, 1928-1942
Author: Cary Ginell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2001-06-30
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0313074321

The result of years of research by its authors, this discography strives to identify and trace the recorded development of the musical style now known as western swing from its early years through World War II. The style developed from the Texas string band tradition, growing from a fiddle and guitar duo into full swing band groups, and along the way, it drew from and absorbed a variety of other musical styles, thus making it one of the most diverse genres in American music. Until now, studies have been limited to a few book-length biographies, but through exhaustive research and interviews, Ginell and Coffey have provided the most complete and comprehensive listing of pre-War western swing and hot string band recordings to date. Accessible through a variety of indexes, the information included here comprises four sections. The reader can easily find cross-referenced information on which musicians played with which bands on which songs. Easy-to-follow linear and chronological development of the music is provided as well.