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Traditional American Fiddle Tunes
Includes Hoedowns, Breakdowns and Reels
An unprecedented, comprehensive encyclopaedia of the repertoire of
fiddlers across the United States. Bowing patterns, fingerings and chordal
accompaniment are provided for each version
Size A4, 270 pages over 800 tunes includes music and chords
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Mel Bay's Deluxe Album of Fiddle Waltzes and Slow Airs
By Bill Guest
58 tunes with parts for 1,2 and 3 fiddles. Features tunes like
Peggy's Cove, Carol Ann Wheeler's Waltz, Tuxedo Waltz, Nova Scotia Waltz,
Snow on the Mountain and more
Size A4, 118 pages and music
Twin Fiddling
by Stacy Phillips
This book presents multiple American fiddle arrangements from a nice variety of
repertoire including Old Time, Bluegrass, Western Swing and Waltzes. There
are hints for each tune and a full chapter on how to create your own
arrangements.
Though the book is pitched at fiddlers, it can be used by any melody
instrument that can play in a variety of keys.
The accompanying CD contains all the tunes in the book.
Book size A4, contains 152 pages, duet melody lines and chords and
accompanying CD
Deluxe
Fiddling Method
by Craig Duncan
Craig Duncan guides the fiddler through studies and 49 great American fiddle solos of
all the classics in the keys of A, D, C and G. Included is a CD and 80 min
DVD
Book size A4, contains 104 pages, 47 tunes with melody lines, chords and
instruction for
all tunes, and helpful hints.
Four Hour Bluegrass Workshop for all instruments
by Steve Kaufman
Steve Kaufman's popular workout tutor is a powerful practice tool for
intermediate and advanced players who want to get into shape for sessions and
festivals. Steve plays 49 classic bluegrass pieces slowly, then up-to-speed.
With you stereo balance control you can turn off the lead and play along with
the rhythm to get your soloing together. The solo lead is on the other
channel, so you can practice your back-up parts and learn the tune. This
system will improve your ear and build stamina, power and confidence.
Book size A4, contains 47 tunes on 4 cds, with melody lines and chords for
all tunes, chord charts and helpful hints.
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The Cajun Fiddle
By Craig Duncan
Cajun fiddling uses many double stops, often an open string sounding along
with the melody. This book shows when to use slides and trills, and
emphasizes the bowing technique required for the Cajun sound. 8 tunes have
easy arrangements and the other 64 tunes show all the embellishments and
double stops. A CD to accompany the book helps get the right feel for
playing this vibrant music from Louisiana.
Book size A4, 101 pages contains melody lines and basic chords
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Easy Klezmer Tunes
By Stacy Phillips
Classic tunes from Eastern Europe arranged for beginners on all instruments.
The accompanying CD plays the 24 tunes as written then adds some Klezmer
embellishments.
Book size A4, 129 pages contains melody lines.
Gajda Tunes of Macedonia
All tunes transcribed by Rob Bester and Anne Hildyard
This book notates the dance music of Northern Greece. Anne and Rob have
been studying the traditional music of the Balkans for twenty years and have
recorded and learned some of the greatest traditional musicians in the
villages of Northern Greece. They play for Greek dance groups in Melbourne and
for regional associations around Australia.
The Gajda is a bagpipe played in Northern Greece, Bulgaria, Macedonia and
Turkey. The tunes have been transcribed for a gajda with a drone and tonic on
A. This sets he tunes suitable for instruments that can play the keys of D and
G though the Gajda is not a tempered instrument.
Book size A4, contains 52 transcriptions, ornamentation and history.
This book and Xenos CDs are available from
http://www.xenosmusic.com/
Moebius Music
Music for three bagpipes by noted Blowzabella piper John Swayne.
Size A4, contains 3 part music.
Cruinn Comhla
"The Well Travelled Fiddler's Collection"
Popular tunes as played in Scotland.
Includes Andy Renwick's Ferret, Donegal Reel, Hag with the Money, Lord
Gordon's Reel, Music for Found Harmonium, Peter's Peerie Boat, Sandyburn
Reel, Shetland Fiddler's Society, Tarbolton Lodge, Timour the Tartar,
Tongadale Reel, and almost 100 other great tunes.
Size A4, chords included.
The
Portland Collection Vol. 2 Book
by Susan Songer
The second iconic collection of contra dance tunes and others from the
US Pacific north-west. Another brilliant collection being used around the
world.
Size A5 over 300 pages, chords included.
The Portland Selection
Volume 2 CD
Another excellent CD
containing many of the tunes from the Portland Collection Vol. 2
The Portland
Play Along Selection CD
A double CD tunes from the Portland Collections, that are not
repeated in the two earlier CDs.
The tunes are played at a steady pace, twice each, to allow you to play
along with the CD
Lighthouse Collection
Paul Cranford has been a lighthouse keeper on St Paul Island in the Cabot Strait and Machias Seal Island in the Bay of Fundy for the past 20 years. This occupation has given him the isolation to learn to play and write tunes as well as the extended free time to visit other musicians. The Lighthouse Collection contains over 300 original compositions of Paul's and other Cape Breton musicians that reflect a solid foundation in older traditions and composing styles, as well as a freshness that is essential to a continuing musical tradition. This kit includes a cd of 57 tunes.
Size A4 large, contains cd, and music.
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Jerry Holland's Collection of Fiddle Tunes
Vol.1 (Vol.2 no longer available)
By the Canadian master fiddler, this book includes a traditional selection as well as tunes written by Jerry. Many tunes are found on Jerry's tape and cds.
Size A4, 282 tunes.
Contents
Jerry Holland:
Fiddlesticks CD $30 CP003 cd
Now available from
Burkes Music Castlemaine
Jerry Holland: Fiddler's Choice CD $30 CP098 cd
Now available
from
Burkes Music Castlemaine
The Trip to Windsor Collection
The music of Dan R. MacDonald (1911 - 1976), this is a new book of previously unpublished work from Cape Breton's most famous composer.
Size A4, contains 200 tunes.
Welcome to Wales - A Musical Portrait of
Wales
This piano collection of Welsh Hymns, Ballads and Airs, including Eryri
Wen, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, Gospan Fach, Hyfrydol, Men of Harlech, Ash Grove,
Myfanwy, Megan's Fair Daughter, My Little Welsh Home, The Dove, Blaenwern,
Calon Lan, Bells of Aberdovey, David of the White Rock, Counting the Goats,
God Bless the Prince of Wales, All Through the Night, I Hear a Shepherd's
Pibgorn
Book size A4, contains words, melody, base lines and chords.
Begin the Harp
by Nancy Calthorpe. An elementary tutor for the Folk or non-pedal Harp. Written for the complete beginner.
Size A4
The Calthorpe Collection - Music for the Harp
A four-volume treasury of Ireland's most beautiful songs and airs, selected
and arranged by Nancy Calthorpe. These collections are also suitable for the
piano. They are the basis for the prestigious Nancy Calthorpe Memorial Prize
and sales of these books help to fund this Feis Ceoil Award.
Book size A4 small, contains tunes with melody lines and bass line,
and words.
Mel
Bay's Basic Harp for Beginners
by Laurie Riley
Laurie plays neo-Celtic nylon strung, wire-strung and double-strung harps
and has a harp School in Washington State. This book shows clear fingering to
match the notes of the tune and features tunes from the Irish, Scottish and
Contra traditions plus a lot of good techniques for beginners.
Book size A4 78 pages with music and fingering
Ceol nan Teud
Moira Lawrey
Fine Australian harpist from Adelaide who has a selection of books and CDs featuring Carolan tunes and more. Well worth a look.
Kiaull yn Theay Vol.1
Manx Music and Songs for Folk Instruments
A5, 68 pages, music, words, chords
Colin Jerry has compiled an excellent number of Manx tunes and songs, written
in the Manx Gaelic, but with no translations into English
These volumes are revised editions of the 1976 books.
Kiaull yn Theay Vol.2
A5, 101 pages, music, words, chords
For CDs of Manx
traditional music email Leila Kneale
l.kneale@rushen.sch.im
or for the young band King Chiaullee email David Kilgallon day_kil@hotmail.com
For a CD of Manx hymns and carols, Drogh Vraane - and a few men, email Clare Kilgallon matriarch@manx.net
Great music from the Isle of Man
Last updated 21/7/10
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