The Early Music Fiddler: Complete Edition (Huws Jones Fiddle S.) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0851622771 ISBN 13: 9780851622774

Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

The full range of traditional fiddle repertoire is now at your fingertips! Using these generous collections, you can create your own ceilidh, barn dance, jazz club or Sarajevo street-café. Some of this music is familiar, some more exotic, but all of it is absolutely authentic, faithfully arranged and, above all, hugely enjoyable.Each title in the series is available in two formats: the Violin Edition (with an optional easy violin part and guitar chords); or the Complete Edition, which also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is hugely flexible, which means the music can be played as solos, duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles.Edward Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style, giving his own suggestions for a lively performance. Here is a collection which spans four centuries and more than five countries - some vibrant threads from the rich tapestry of early music.We don''t necessarily think of the violin as an early music instrument but in fact it evolved soon after 1500, during the early years of the musical renaissance, in a form more or less as we know it today. Most of the music in this anthology has some connection with stringed instruments, either the violin itself or one of its forerunners such as the rebec, medieval fiddle or viol. Significantly, all the pieces seem totally at home on the violin / and of course the player''s own vitality and enthusiasm are far more important than historical accuracy.The arrangements in this collection can be performed as solos, duets, trios or by larger ensembles. Violin accompaniments for the more advanced player are given. The piano accompaniments can be played on a variety of keyboard instruments. Harpsichord or organ / or similar sounds on an electronic keyboard / work well, particularly in the renaissance pieces. All the earlier, medieval pieces have come down to us as a single melodic line, so the accompaniments have been freely arranged, usually based on ostinati. But the tunes can work just as well with the players adding their own drones and/or percussion. With the later tunes, we know that renaissance musicians loved to improvise variations or ''divisions'' on well known tunes. Some are suggested here, but performers are always encouraged to create their own!Instrumentation:violin (2 violins) and piano, guitar ad libitum

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Review

Another inspired volume of fiddle pieces. Edward Huws Jones's enthusiasm for his subject is infectious -- European String Teachers Association Journal, Winter 2000

Synopsis

A rich tapestry of European music from the 13th-16th centuries. Includes the medieval "Estampie Royale" and the famous "L'homme arme", Kemp's "Jig" and Henry VIII's favourite "Pastime with Good Company" via a rollicking Morris dance, a comical Bouree and more. The Complete edition includes a violin part, keyboard accompaniment with optional violin accompaniment, easy violin and guitar.

Edition details

• Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851622771
• ISBN 13: 9780851622774
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56
• Editor: Huws Jones Edward