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The Irish Fiddle Book Book/Online Audio

By Matt Cranitch

The Irish Fiddle Book Book/Online Audio book

The Irish Fiddle Book Book/Online Audio

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This book explains and shows in detail the various techniques used by fiddle players in creating a traditional style of playing. All the information is presented in the context of the music itself, with numerous transcribed and recorded examples. It is aimed not only at the beginner, but also the fiddle-player (and indeed violinist) with some knowledge and experience who wishes to learn more. For those unable to read music, a chapter on notation is included. Particular emphasis is given to bowing and ornamentation, with individual chapters devoted to jigs, slides, polkas, hornpipes, airs and reels. The book also attempts to convey something of the excitement felt in playing music which has a large degree of improvisation, albeit within certain bounds. The demonstration CD, which features a large selection of the transcribed tunes and ornaments performed by Cranitch, is an invaluable aid to learning as it allows the listener to hear how the music and ornamentation should sound.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
190
Release Date:
2005-07-05
Publication Date:
2005-06-01
Publisher:
Ossian Publications
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1900428679
ISBN13:
9781900428675
Weight:
757 g
Height:
214 cm
Width:
299 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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