Traditional Fiddle (With Audio downloads)

Description

Traditional Fiddle introduces eight regional fiddle styles from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with contributions from world-renowned fiddlers Kevin Burke, John Dipper, Liz Doherty, Nancy Kerr, Siân Phillips, Aidan O’Rourke, Jenna Reid, and Patsy Reid.

This is the perfect introduction to traditional fiddling for intermediate players.

• Lively and attractive tunes suitable for players of Grades 3-7 standard
• A range of tune types, including 3/2 hornpipes, jigs, reels, strathspeys, and morris dance tunes
• General advice on playing traditional fiddle, including learning by ear, performance practice, and much more
• An overview of each style, plus detailed exploration of the first tune in each chapter in the form of a workshop
• Practical advice on bowing, ornamentation, and other key stylistic features
• Downloads with accompanied performances of all of the tunes and demonstrations of selected ornaments and bowing patterns
• Companion Website with backing tracks and suggestions for further reading and listening

Traditional Fiddle Contents:

Nancy Kerr: Northumbrian 3/2 hornpipes
Rusty Gulley
Lang Stayed Away
Bob and Joan
Jenna Reid: Shetland reels
Aa the Ships ir Sailin’
Shelder Geö
Mak a Kishie Needle, Dye
John Dipper: Southern English Playford and morris dance tunes
Argiers
Old Tom of Oxford
Mount Hills
Liz Doherty: Donegal reels
Leslie’s Reel
Dinkie Dorrian’s
The Boys of Malin
Liz Doherty: Donegal jigs
Johnny Boyle’s Jig
Con Cassidy’s Jig
The Black Rogue
Aidan O’Rourke: West Highland strathspeys and a reel
Mrs MacLeod’s Strathspey
Niel Gow’s Wife
Lochiel’s Awa’ Tae France
Siân Phillips: Welsh hornpipes
Gower Reel
Swansea Hornpipe
Pibddawns y Car Gwyllt
Patsy Reid: North-East Scottish slow airs
The Marchioness of Huntly’s Favourite
Bovaglie’s Plaid
The Weeping Birches of Kilmorack
Kevin Burke: Sligo reels
Boys of the Lough
Pigeon on the Gate
Sligo Maid