(Book). The Fiddle Handbook is a treasure trove of information spanning the whole range of fiddle playing. It looks in detail at the most commonly played styles among today's fiddlers. From

The Fiddle Handbook
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(Book). The Fiddle Handbook is a treasure trove of information spanning the whole range of fiddle playing. It looks in detail at the most commonly played styles among today's fiddlers. From America, there's old time, bluegrass, Cajun, Western swing, country, blues, rock, klezmer, and jazz, while from the British Isles there's Irish, Scottish, and English. There is also a quick romp through Eastern Europe and beyond, from the spike fiddles of Africa and Asia to the Chinese Erhu, the fabulous Indian Sarangi, and the mysterious Norwegian Hardingfele. A wealth of musical examples ornaments, bowing patterns, scales, modes, exercises and complete tunes are faithfully reproduced on the accompanying CD, to give you a taste of each style. And finally, the book answers once and for all the hoary old question, "What's the difference between a fiddle and a violin?" The answer, of course, is that fiddle players have more fun....
Country USA
Brand Backbeat Books
Manufacturer Backbeat
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 332749
ReleaseDate 2009-08-01
UnitCount 1
Format Audiobook
UPCs 884088264833
EANs 9780879309787

The Fiddle Handbook