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Introducing
the basics of fiddling through the in-depth study of twelve tunes
(jigs, hornpipes, reels, and waltzes). Proper hand positions,
finger charts for scales and arpeggios, reading exercises, and
bowing techniques are included. The CD, with
fiddle in the left channel and guitar in the right channel,
contains tuning, scales and arpeggios, all tunes played at
both half and full speed with guitar accompaniment.
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This is the second book in the
"Of Course You Can..." series for beginning to intermediate
students of the fiddle. This book features an in-depth study
of 20 fiddle tunes in 5 keys. Tunes include waltzes, jigs, reels,
polkas, rags, a hornpipe and a strathspey. Each tune comes with
its own page of exercises covering scale, arpeggio, bowing and
rhythmic aspects of the tune. Also included are scale and arpeggio
diagrams for all keys featured in the book as well as a discussion
of accents in fiddle music.
The 70 minute CD, with fiddle in the left channel and guitar
in the right channel, includes all exercises, all tunes played
slowly, and all tunes played at speed.
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The third book in the "Of
Course You Can..." series features an in-depth study of
20 fiddle tunes in 8 keys suitable for intermediate players.
Tunes include waltzes, jigs, reels, two-steps, a hornpipe, a
fox-trot, a Métis tune, some tunes from Scandanavia and
three tunes with harmony parts. Each tune comes with its own
page of exercises covering scale, arpeggio, bowing and rhythmic
aspects of the tune. Included are scale and arpeggio diagrams
for all keys used in the book as well as a discussion of bowing
techniques.
The accompanying 70 minute CD, with fiddle in the left channel
and guitar in the right channel, includes all exercises, all
tunes played slowly, and all tunes played at speed.
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For players of
all levels. Covers all aspects of reading. Includes detailed
descriptions of basics, note naming, note values, time signatures,
key signatures, intervals, scales and arpeggios in six major
keys, and includes pages of skill-building exercises in all of
the above. Also included are eighteen original practice compositions.
Excerpts of this book are featured
in Fiddler Magazine.
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Twenty traditional, well-known
and new fiddle tunes harmonized for 2, 3 and more players. Introduces
small and large fiddle groups to the wonderful world of harmony.
Guitar or piano chords are included for all tunes and cello/bass
parts for several tunes. The accompanying 64-track CD showcases
each tune in its entirety as well as each fiddle part on its
own track.
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Fifty-one compositions
by this Nova Scotian fiddler and composer reflecting his broad
range of interest in fiddle tradition. As well as waltzes, jigs,
reels and hornpipes, this collection includes airs, rags, foxtrots,
two-steps, bulgars and kolomaykas. Difficulty of tunes ranges
from student to advanced.
Many of these tunes are found on the CD New Traditions.
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This anthology
of classic old-time fiddle tunes is taken from cross-Canada jam-session
lists compiled by fiddlers, accompanists, and fans. This collection
contains seventy standards including regional favourites from
Western Canada, the Ottawa Valley, Quebec and the Maritimes.
This book comes with or without CD. The CD is also available
in jewel case.
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A continuation
of Volume 1 with a special section of fox-trots most requested
by dance fiddlers. This book comes with or without CD.
The CD is also available in jewel case.
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The next book in the coast
to coast anthology of Canadian fiddle hits. This book contains
68 classic old-time traditional fiddle tunes as well as tunes
written by some of our great composers. This book comes with
or without CD. The CD is also available in jewel case.
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Opening Lines is a convenient
fiddlecase book
of interest to owners of the Canadian Old Time Fiddle Hits books.
No more need to carry an extensive library to the jam session,
dance or gig. Opening Lines is a spiral bound 5 1/2" x 8"
fiddler's reference of opening phrases to all the tunes in Canadian
Old Time Fiddle Hits volumes 1, 2 and 3.
Alphabetically arranged and subdivided
by tune type
(waltz, jig, reel and other), Opening Lines provides a quick
and easy tune reference.
A must have for the fiddler on the go.
contents - opening phrases to all
tunes in Volumes 1, 2 and 3
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The complete transcriptions
of tunes from the CD New Traditions. Includes full transcriptions,
chord charts and some harmony lines for 20 original fiddle tunes.
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The complete transcriptions
of tunes from the CD Small World. Includes full transcriptions
and chord charts for 22 original fiddle tunes.
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The complete transcriptions
of tunes from the CD Seaforth Waltz. Includes full transcriptions
and chord charts for 26 original fiddle tunes.
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The complete transcriptions
of tunes from the new CD Almost Home. Includes full transcriptions
and chord charts for 21 original fiddle tunes.
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