Fiddle Music, Methods and DVD/Video

Designed as a follow-up to Volume 1, Volume 2 addresses such important skills as: 1) expanding a basic repertoire of common intermediate-level tunes, 2) learning to use low first position, 3) mastery of bowing down on the beat and corrective slurring, 4) artistic slurring, 5) understanding basic music theory, and 6) learning double-stop backup combinations. Some students who have studied violin or fiddle music before may be able to skip Volume 1 ...

This video is designed to complement the first 17 lessons of the You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling text. Covers tuning, holding the fiddle and bow, left-hand position, basic A, D, and G scales, shuffle bowing, slurs, double stops, and many tunes, including "Liza Jane," "Shortening Bread," "Going to Boston," and "Bile Them Cabbage Down." Although this video is complete in itself, the companion book offers more...

In this 2-hour video from bluegrass guitar veteran Tim Stafford you will learn the fundamental skills that will make you a better guitar player no matter what your current ability level. Tuning, Timing, Tone, Technique, and Taste are all essential skills that guitar players from beginners to professionals need to address on a regular basis. Tim's masterful presentation of these concepts and the practical, time tested methods he teaches you on ...

For those of you who have never played fiddle. The 8 lessons include tuning, holding the fiddle and bow properly, and 6 complete tunes. Every note explained, every bow stroke explained. No Tab. Includes Cripple Creek, Cotton-Eyed Joe, Sally Goodwin, Old Joe Clark, Boil Them Cabbage, Amazing Grace. (2 hours)

Beginning Fiddle Volume 2: Now on DVD! Use the basics learned in Volume 1 to play easy arrangements of six familiar songs. Great for jam sessions. Fiddle backup introduced. No Tab. Bury Me Beneath The Willow, John Hardy, Salty Dog, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, and Lonesome Road Blues. (2 hours)

Our first fiddle DVD taught by Murphy. This beginning level disc has tunes your family will surely recognize. Murphy worked out these arrangements for the Fiddle Sisters, a group of her students that she plays with in Winchester, Va. These very tunes have been performed in nursing homes all around the town, and will be again this Christmas. It features easy versions of holiday favorites: Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Little Drummer Boy, Good King W...

Fiddle Improvisation with Cam Neufeld For the fiddle player who knows few fiddle tune and wants to explore new improvisation techniques, this is a clear, concise lesson. Using modes, altered scales, chord tones, creation and release of tension, chromatic techniques and more this lesson removes the mystery behind soloing for the modern fiddle player. Product Number: CNDVD01 Format: DVD ISBN: UPC: 306196080193 ISBN13: Series: Non-Series Publ...

Nip the technical hang-ups of intermediate and advanced players early in thier instruction with this extraordinary book of first and third position exercises that precisely isolate the myriad of problems that violinists confront. By Sally O'Reilly 10-digit ISBN Number: 0849757169 Media: Music Books Level or Grade: ELEM Instrumentation: Violin, Piano Acc. Series: Fiddle Magic Edition Number: WS8VN Exercises focus on: Strengthe...

Hadley J. Castille: A Lesson in Cajun Fiddle Music Cajun Swamp Fiddler by Hadley J. Castille Learn from a Cajun Fiddle Master himself, Hadley J. Castille, as he explains your favorite Cajun Songs! Hadley J. Castille is one of the finest exponents of authentic South Louisiana Cajun fiddle music. Ever since his epiphany during a tour of Canada in the early 80s, Hadley J. Castille has represented a rare side of Cajun music history. While most p...

This book contains 110 of the best tunes in any fiddler's repertoire, specially chosen and arranged by one of Ireland's top players and teachers. Includes a special feature on rolls, cuts, triplets and other ornamentation as well as spirited jigs, slip jigs, polkas and slides, hornpipes, and reels. Guitar chords included. By: Paul McNevin Difficulty: Intermediate Length: 48 pages

110 of the best tunes in any fiddler's repertoire, specially chosen by one of Ireland's top players and teachers. Played at moderate tempo for easy learning. Individually tracked for instant access. Includes 2 CD's. Compiled By: Paul McNevin Difficulty: Intermediate Format: 2-CD Set

Six more traditional tunes for you to play and enjoy! All taught note-by-note, complete with bowing instructions. Push your fiddle playing to the next level! Tunes include: Liberty, Eighth of January, Turkey in the Straw, Sail Away Ladies, Salt Creek, and Bill Cheatham. No Tab. Product Number: 22075DVD Format: DVD UPC: 796279110051 Series: Learn Bluegrass by Ear Publisher: Murphy Method Date Published: 11/19/2009