Mel Bay's Complete Fiddling Book

Mel Bay's Complete Fiddling Book
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 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.

Complete fiddling book

Complete fiddling book
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 205
Release: 1990
Genre: Fiddle tunes
ISBN: 9780871668370

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.

Complete Irish Fiddle Player

Complete Irish Fiddle Player
Author: Peter Cooper
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609740408

In his preface, the author reminds the reader that this is not a book for the absolute beginner. Even the experienced player may not get it on first reading a given tune, but You can expect to enjoy the process of learning... [and experience] the joy of recreating a traditional tune, of making it your own. This is the teacher/ student pact in effect throughout this marvelous book, written for the literary as much as the musical connoisseur. Although no classical violin experience is needed, you will need to know how to hold the fiddle and bow, and be able to play at least simple tunes in the first position. Having the ability to read music will enable you to follow the bowing patterns and left-hand techniques which the author feels are crucial in grasping the playing style.

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

Mel Bay's Getting Into Fiddling

Mel Bay's Getting Into Fiddling
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2006
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780786607747

"A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this 96 page text covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in Old Time, Bluegrass, Contest, Western Swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music. The text will benefit both players who wish to expand their knowledge of fiddling and musicians who are seeking the right tunes from a variety of styles combined into one book. Companion CD included."

Mel Bay's Deluxe Fiddling Method

Mel Bay's Deluxe Fiddling Method
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1981-07-01
Genre: Country music
ISBN: 9780871666123

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! Craig Duncan is joined by guitarist Robert Bowlin in performing 32 tunes from the popular text, Mel Bay's Deluxe Fiddling Method. Each tune is performed at slow and medium tempos. Shuffle bowing and double shuffle bowing techniques are presented. Notation is shown at the bottom of the screen beneath split-screen views of both hands. This video sets a new standard for home teaching tools and is perfect for beginning students and for those who play the instrument, but want to learn more about fiddling.

Mel Bay presents advanced fiddling

Mel Bay presents advanced fiddling
Author: Craig Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 117
Release: 1997-09-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0786629533

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.