A Fiddling Christmas

A Fiddling Christmas

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-16

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 160974148X

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This book contains many types of Christmas and holiday tunes from a wide variety of sources. Each tune has suggested bowings, guitar chords, an optional harmony part and a piano accompaniment along with information on the origin of the tune.


You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling

You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1609749073

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With You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling, veteran Mel Bay author, Craig Duncan, has produced an excellent book for the beginning fiddler. Its 36 lessons teach basic techniques through specific exercises and traditional fiddle tunes. from holding the fiddle and bow correctly to playing moderately advanced tunes in double stops, Craig will guide you through each progressive step. Although it is not necessary to be able to read music at the start of this book, the author gradually introduces principles of effective note reading throughout. A unique feature of this book is that the same tune may appear in more than one lesson, increasing in difficulty with each recurrence. Each variation builds on the previous one and assists students in learning how to create their own arrangements. Even with some repetitions of the same tune, you'll find more than 50 popular fiddle tunes in the book's 80 pages. Check points and reviews keep you on track from cover to cover. the companion DVD/video covers the first 17 lessons from the book.


Complete Fiddling Book

Complete Fiddling Book

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-16

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1619115441

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Mel Bay's Complete Fiddling Book is a compilation of arrangements of traditionaltunes by several outstanding practitioners of the art of fiddle playing: Craig Duncan, Bill Guest, Dave Reiner, Frank Zucco, and Joe Castle. From TheArkansas Traveler to The Yellow Rose of Texas, over 300colorful fiddle tunes populated this book's 205 pages. Scant on text or historical notes, but long on musical content, the Complete Fiddling Book is a great resource for any fiddler or teacher in search of a delightful, toe-tapping repertoire. Although most of the tunes are written for solo fiddle, the last ten pieces are arranged as fiddle duets. A masterful solo collection presenting a vivid assortment of fiddling styles and repertoire. The online video, fiddler Craig Duncan and guitarist Robert Bowlin perform 34 favorite tunes which are played at a slow and medium tempo to demonstrate many fiddling techniques. Split-screen filming features close-up angles of both the left hand and the bow. This online video is the perfect companion to the Complete Fiddling Book, bringing the teacher right into your living room. and bull; Compilation of arrangements of traditional tunesand bull; Over 300 colorful fiddle tunes populate the 205 pagesand bull; Most for solo fiddle, but the last ten pieces are arranged as fiddle duets and bull; Intermediate to advanced in difficultyand bull; Split-screen companion online video of 34 tunes performed by Craig Duncan andguitarist Robert Bowlin. Video available to view and download online


A Fiddling Christmas

A Fiddling Christmas

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 9780786625802

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This book contains many types of Christmas and holiday tunes from a wide variety of sources. Each tune has suggested bowings, guitar chords, an optional harmony part and a piano accompaniment along with information on the origin of the tune. Includes separate 40-page pull-out part for the piano accompaniment.


Christmas Favorites for Violin Duet

Christmas Favorites for Violin Duet

Author: Hal Leonard Corp

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 2018-09

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781540029256

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(String Duet). 30 holiday classics arranged in unique arrangements for two violins: Blue Christmas * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Do You Hear What I Hear * Frosty the Snow Man * Grown-Up Christmas List * A Holly Jolly Christmas * It's Beginning to Look like Christmas * The Little Drummer Boy * The Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Silver Bells * White Christmas * and more.


Christmas Solos for Beginning Viola

Christmas Solos for Beginning Viola

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-16

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 1609749707

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Sixteen favorite Christmas hymns and songs for viola. These arrangements are easily accessible, with no page turns or double stops. Suggested bowings are included. This book contains both melody and harmony parts with piano accompaniment which can be used with the violin and cello books in the same series. the pieces can be enjoyed in a number of instrumental settings, either as solos, duets, or in ensembles with other string instruments. Suggested uses are: solo viola with piano accompaniment, viola duets with cello, violin, and/or piano, and trios with cello and violin. Pull-out viola part.


100 Gospel Songs and Hymns for Violin and Guitar

100 Gospel Songs and Hymns for Violin and Guitar

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2018-05-11

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1619118114

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100 Gospel Songs and Hymns for Violin and Guitar is a comprehensive collection of all-time favorite gospel hymns arranged for violin solo with suggested written chordal accompaniment. Fingerstyle guitar and strum styles are indicated on each solo. Other chordal instrumentalists can also use the written material and accompany the violin soloist. These treasured songs are ideal for any worship service or gathering.


Fiddle Time Christmas

Fiddle Time Christmas

Author: Kathy Blackwell

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780193220904

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A collection of 32 easy Christmas pieces for violin, with words to sing along and chords for guitar or keyboard. There are a mixture of solo and duet arrangements which span the level of difficulty of the Fiddle Time Joggers and Fiddle Time Runners books. Many tunes are compatible with Viola Time Christmas and Cello Time Christmas.


Scottish Fiddle Encyclopedia

Scottish Fiddle Encyclopedia

Author: Bonnie Rideout

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1609746198

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As part of the Mel Bay Encyclopedia Series, the purpose of this book is to offer fiddlers direct access to the gems of the genre. Composers represented in this volume span a three hundred year period including works by: Patrick MacDonald, Adam Craig, Capt. Charles Duff, Simon Fraser, Robert and Joseph Lowe, Robert MacIntosh, William Marshall, and J. Scott Skinner. Ms. Rideout's original compositions are also included. the tunes are listed in order by key signature to enable the fiddler to put sets together for performance, competition or session playing. This book contains extra marches and strathspeys unique to Scottish fiddling. the end of the book is dedicated to solo numbers consisting of piobaireachd (pibroch) and slow airs. the Scottish Fiddle Encyclopedia is an essential tune book for musicians interested in developing a deeper appreciation for genuine traditional Scottish fiddle music.