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Griffiths, Jane: Traditional Fiddle + CD
A practical introduction to styles from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
violin (VLN)
The editor draws on world-renowned fiddlers like Kevin Burke and Liz Doherty in each section to workshop a tune. They discuss and play technical aspects like grace notes, acutsa, rolls, triplets,...
Griffiths, Jane: Traditional Fiddle + CD
A practical introduction to styles from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
violin (VLN)
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The editor draws on world-renowned fiddlers like Kevin Burke and Liz Doherty in each section to workshop a tune. They discuss and play technical aspects like grace notes, acutsa, rolls, triplets,...
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Traditional Fiddle introduces eight regional fiddle styles from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with contributions from world-renowned fiddlers. This is the perfect introduction for intermediate players, providing general advice on playing traditional fiddle and tunes and workshops for each style.
Contents
- 1. Nancy Kerr: Northumbrian 3/2 hornpipes
- Rusty Gulley
- Lang Stayed Away
- Bob and Joan
- 2. Jenna Reid: Shetland reels
- Aa the Ships ir Sailin'
- Shelder Geo
- Mak a Kishie Needle, Dye
- 3. John Dipper: Southern English Playford and morris dance tunes
- Argiers
- Old Tom of Oxford
- Mount Hills
- 4. Liz Doherty: Donegal reels
- Leslie's Reel
- Dinkie Dorrian's
- The Boys of Malin
- 5. Liz Doherty: Donegal jigs
- Johnny Boyle's Jig
- Con Cassidy's Jig
- The Black Rogue
- 6. Aidan OaRourke: West Highland strathspeys and a reel
- Mrs MacLeod's Strathspey
- Niel Gow's Wife
- Lochiel's Awa' Tae France
- 7. SiAcn Phillips: Welsh hornpipes
- Gower Reel
- Swansea Hornpipe
- Pibddawns y Car Gwyllt
- 8. Patsy Reid: North-East Scottish slow airs
- The Marchioness of Huntlyas Favourite
- Bovaglieas Plaid
- The Weeping Birches of Kilmorack
- 9. Kevin Burke: Sligo reels
- Boys of the Lough
- Pigeon on the Gate
- Sligo Maid
Awards and reviews
Stringendo
The editor draws on world-renowned fiddlers like Kevin Burke and Liz Doherty in each section to workshop a tune. They discuss and play technical aspects like grace notes, acutsa, rolls, triplets, double stops, trills, pulsed bowing, and much more. I found this a terrific window into the sound world of each region; the approach avoids the common problem of one author attempting to be expert on more styles than is possible. Suitable for grades 3 a 7, the book's 27 tunes span hornpipes, jigs, reels, strathspeys, and Morris dance tunes
