The American Fiddle Method - Canadian Fiddle Styles - Softcover

Wicklund, Brian; Verch, April

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786695722 ISBN 13: 9780786695720

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2016

Synopsis

Expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling for the FiddlePal Explore Series. April is among the busiest fiddlers in Canada. Her inspired fans have long clamored for her instruction. This highly anticipated beginning to intermediate-level book explores Canada's rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian, French Canadian, Cape Breton and Metis. More than just a collection of great tunes, this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, schottisches, airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations using the skills in the book. The play-along audio accompanying the book is great listening. An outstanding book. Includes access to online audio.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786695722
• ISBN 13: 9780786695720
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80