Book/CD pack. 150 American, international and classical tunes transcribed from recorded sources and arranged for fiddle and mandolin with guitar chords. The American section features 20 Ed Haley fiddle tunes, most of which have never been published, plus tunes from players such as Dewey Balfa, Dave Bing, Clyde Davenport, Rayna Gellert, Brad Leftwich, Bruce Molsky, Pete Sutherland, Suzy and Eric Thompson, Melvin Wine, lots more. The International section contains 32 tunes from Canada, Mexico, the UK, Greece, Italy, Sweden and elsewhere. The classical section contains 4 pieces by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Handel. Includes photos and biographies of musicians throughout, as well as the author's own wonderful drawings. With a complete index, discography, bibliography and list of websites. The appendix includes a mandolin chord chart and charts to aid players in reading standard notation. The MP3 CD includes all 150 tunes (3 1/2 hours!) recorded at a moderate tempo. Notation only. Spiralbound. 162 pp.
686-2
$35.00
30 FIDDLE TUNES
by Graham Townsend
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Book/CD pack. Polkas, waltzes, jigs, and two-steps in Celtic, Scottish, Canadian and swing styles. Includes "Alberta Polka," "Maytime Swing," "Murray River Jig," "Waverly Two Step," "Erin's Fancy," more. CD features two tracks for each song, one with fiddle and one with backing tracks only. Notation only. 40 pp.
512-17
$21.95
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300 FIDDLE TUNES
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This comprehensive collection of fabulous fiddle tunes includes reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, jigs, waltzes and slow airs. "The Diamond Jig," "Geese in the Bog," "Morgon Rattler Jig," "Skiver the Quilt," "Alhambra Reel," "Dublin Lasses," "Smuggler's Reel," "Devine's Hornpipe," "Skip Rope Clog," "Hull's Victory," lots more. 95 pp.
49-1235
$12.95
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303 MORE FIDDLE TUNES
Rosin up your bow and get ready to fiddle! This collection features 90 reels, 90 jigs, 93 hornpipes, 15 clogs and 15 strathspeys, plus a fascinating article on the history of old-time fiddling contests, terrific photos, and a special section on Highland Dancing.
available for pre-order
49-101218
$9.95
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50 TUNES FOR FIDDLE, VOL. 1: TRADITIONAL, OLD TIME, BLUEGRASS & CELTIC SOLOS
by Mark Geslison
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Book/3-CD set. Ranging in difficulty, the tunes contain a simple melody and most have an intermediate or advanced part. Many contain a harmony part to match the melody. Includes hoedowns, waltzes, reels, rags, hornpipes, jigs, polkas and airs - some authentic to true championship fiddling. One book in a 5-book series that contain the same 50 tunes for ensembles & individuals, arranged for different instruments. Beginning/intermediate. 141 pp.
02-99938BCD
$29.95
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A FIDDLING CHRISTMAS
by Craig Duncan
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Many types of holiday tunes from a wide variety of sources. Each tune has suggested bowings, guitar chords and an optional harmony part. Pull-out piano accompaniment. 67 pp.
02-96466
$19.95
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A LITTLE COUPLE - DANCEMUSIK - 400 WALTZES, POLKAS, TANGOS, HAMBOS, ZWIEFACHERS AND OTHER TRADITIONAL DANCE TUNES
transcribed, edited, & chorded by Peter Barnes
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For any melody instrument, with chord symbols for guitar & piano included. Spiralbound, 248 pp.
449-3
$25.00
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CD - A PORTLAND PLAY ALONG SELECTION
Betsy Branch, Clyde Curley & Susan Songer
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2-CD set. Get a better sense of how the music should sound with these play-along CDs! 97 tunes from both volumes of "The Portland Collection," played in 37 medleys. Each tune has its own track marker so it's easy to find. The split channel tracks make it easy to learn: pan left for backup only, pan right for melody only. All are played at a moderate tempo, except for the first and last medleys on each disc which are played at dance speed. The tunes span all keys and genres and all levels of difficulty, plus there's no duplication with the previous "Portland Selection" CDs. Almost 2 1/2 hours of music!
463-3CD
$25.00
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AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD - CANADIAN FIDDLE STYLES
by April Verch & Brian Wicklund
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Book/CD set. Expert fiddlers team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling. This highly anticipated intermediate-level book explores Canadas rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian, French Canadian, Cape Breton and Mitis. More than just a collection of great tunes, this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, schottisches, airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations. The play-along CD accompanying the book is great listening. 80 pp.
02-20142BCD
$24.95
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BAND IN A BOOK: BLUEGRASS INSTRUMENTALS
by Steve Kaufman
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Book/CD set. The idea here is to help coordinate the band members so you all have solos to play and they can be played in the same key - a "Band in the Book." Here you'll find solos for the entire band: lead guitar, rhythm guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, singer, and bass. The mandolin and fiddle share the same tunings so their solos are just written once for both. The solos are written for the beginners, assuming you can already play a few simple solos or lead breaks. This series will help you to learn solos on multiple instruments, help organize ensemble play, help develop a steady sense of timing and give you hours of enjoyment as well. 152 pp.
02-20426BCD
$24.95
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BAND IN A BOOK: GOSPEL VOCAL TUNES FOR BLUEGRASS ENSEMBLE
by Steve Kaufman
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Book/2-CD set. The idea here is to help coordinate pickers so you all have solos to play and they can be played in the same key - a "Band in the Book!" Pull-out solos for the entire band: lead guitar, rhythm guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass. The mandolin and fiddle share the same tunings so their solos are written out once. Written for the beginning student, assuming you can already play a few simple solos or lead breaks. Helps you learn solos on multiple instruments, organize ensemble play, develop a steady sense of timing and gives you hours of enjoyment! Includes "Amazing Grace," "I Am A Pilgrim," "I'll Fly Away," "Angel Band," more.
02-20424BCD
$24.95
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CD - BARN DANCE FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO
by Deborah Greenblatt
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Companion CD to the books of the same name, featuring Deborah playing all 22 medleys on violin. The tracks are recorded in stereo with melody in one speaker and harmony in the other so you can use your stereo's balance control to isolate either part for play along. "Angelina the Baker/Whiskey Before Breakfast/Spotted Pony," "Beauty in Tears/Planxty Irwin," "Bultendans/Mrs. Crowley's/Snow Deer," "Chinese Breakdown/Spotted Pony," "Grasshopper Sitting On a Sweet Potato Vine/Kitchen Girl/Forked Deer," "Haste to the Wedding/Smash the Windows," more.
514-42CD
$10.00
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BARN DANCE FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
by Deborah Greenblatt
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36 traditional tunes arranged into 22 medleys for two violins with chords for back-up musicians. Contains the same tunes in the same keys as the mandolin and viola books (514-40 & 514-41) so you can harmonize with other instruments. "Angelina the Baker/Whiskey Before Breakfast/Spotted Pony," "Beauty in Tears/Planxty Irwin," "The Britches Full of Stitches/Cold Frosty Morning/Red Haired Boy," "Bultendans/Mrs. Crowley's/Snow Deer," "Chinese Breakdown/Spotted Pony," more. Comb-bound. 45 pp.
514-39
$15.00
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BLUES FIDDLING CLASSICS
by Craig Duncan
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25 blues classics arranged for solo fiddle. Includes CD. 60 pp.
02-95159BCD
$19.95
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CABARET VIOLIN TREASURES
by Mary Ann Harbar-Willis
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A collection of 30+ all-time favorite salon/recital/encore pieces for violin solo. Featured are tangos, waltzes, dances, and solos by Kreisler, Strauss, Bach, and others. Intermediate/advanced. Reissue. 63 pp.
02-95386
$12.95
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CANTIGA'S RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL FAVORITES
by Robert Bielefeld
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Book/CD set. Players of all kinds of instruments: flute, fiddle, mandolin, recorder, whistle, guitar, harp and more can use the music in this collection, which is popular at modern renaissance festivals. The music is presented simply, with melody lines and chord symbols. Many period dance tunes, with a selection of vocal numbers with lyrics included. Each selection is accompanied by text to suggest ideas for performance, place the music in a modern festival context and provide useful information to those interested in studying historical sources of early music. Cantiga's arrangements of some of the tunes in this book can be heard on the companion recording. They are played at a listening tempo by the ensemble: Wooden flute or recorder, fiddle, cello, harp and percussion. Beginning/intermediate. 152 pp.
02-99960BCD
$25.00
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CAPTAIN FIDDLE'S TUNEBOOK, #1
by Ryan Thomson
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Book/CD set. 40 traditional dance tunes and variations with chords; hornpipes, reels, hoedowns, jigs, waltzes, with notes on each tune. CD corresponds to his "Fiddle Learning Tapes" 2 and 3. Spiralbound. Half-size book. 45 pp.
87-6CD
$24.95
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CAPTAIN FIDDLE'S TUNEBOOK, #2
by Ryan Thomson
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Book/CD set. Traditional dance tunes and variations with chords - hornpipes, reels, hoedowns, jigs and waltzes, with notes on each tune - suitable for all folk instruments. CD corresponds with his "Fiddle Learning Tapes" 4 & 5. Spiralbound, 48 pp. half-size book.
87-13CD
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$15.00
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 5
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.45!! Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the music, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Includes lyrics and chord symbols. "Angels We Have Heard on High," "Away in a Manger," "Deck the Hall," "The First Noel," "Go, Tell It on the Mountain," "Jingle Bells," "Joy to the World," and "O Little Town of Bethlehem." 12 pp.
49-842156
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$6.50
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC ARRANGED FOR VIOLIN DUET
by Scott Staidle
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Perfect for holiday duet performance! Features: "Ave Maria," "Christmas Celebrations," "Coventry Carol," "For Unto Us a Child is Born," "God Rest Ye Gentle Merry Men," "Good King Wenceslas," "Joy to the World," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "O Holy Night," "Pastorale," "Reflections of the Nativity," and "Yule Tide Carols." 48-page score with a 24-page book each for Violin 1 and 2. Intermediate. 96 pp.
02-20965
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$8.00
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC FOR VIOLIN
by Allan Alexander
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Book/CD pack. 21 pieces for violin, chosen from more than eight hundred years of Christmas music. Most of the pieces have been extended with variations, making them more suitable for performance and a joy to play. All work wonderfully as solo violin pieces or you can play them with accompaniment - chord symols included. The split-channel CD has every piece played by Allan (on guitar) and Andrew Bonner on violin. The result is a lovely CD for play-along or just listening. Includes performance/historical notes for each piece. 20 pp.
512-65
$17.95
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COMPLETE FIDDLING BOOK
by Craig Duncan
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Book/DVD set. A compilation of arrangements of traditional tunes by several outstanding fiddlers: Craig Duncan, Bill Guest, Dave Reiner, Frank Zucco, and Joe Castle. From "The Arkansas Traveler" to "The Yellow Rose of Texas," 300+ colorful fiddle tunes. Most are written for solo fiddle; the last ten pieces are arranged as fiddle duets. Presents an assortment of fiddling styles and repertoire. Intermediate/advanced. 206 pp.
02-94367DP
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$20.00
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DANISH FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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32 polkas, waltzes, tour dances, mazurkas and more, arranged for two violins with chords for guitar accompaniment. "Alborg Polka," "Enkemands Dans," "Jysk Fynsk," "Rheinlaender," "To Ting," more. Contains the same tunes in the same keys as "Danish Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins" (stock# 514-12) so you can play along with a friend. Comb-bound. 57 pp.
514-11
$15.00
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EASIEST FIDDLE TUNES FOR CHILDREN
by Larry McCabe
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Book/CD set. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. The solos are written in both notation and tablature. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. Each tune is in the first position. Most of the notes are on the first three strings and there are no bowings or fingerings that present inordinate technical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD. The tunes are recorded at a moderate speed, and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
02-21247BCD
$14.95
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EASTERN EUROPEAN FIDDLE TUNES
edited by Pete Cooper
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Book/CD pack. 80 traditional tunes for violin from Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Klezmer tradition. Includes mazurkas, polkas, kolomyikas, freylekhs, horas, csardas, legenyes, sirbas, ruchenitsas, kopanitsas, more. 15 of the pieces are arranged for two or more violins. The introductory notes on rhythms, scales and modes, position shifts, etc., are in English, French and German. CD features all the tunes played by Pete Cooper. 72 pp.
49-916777
$24.95
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EASTERN EUROPEAN MUSIC FOR VIOLIN DUET
by Mary Ann Harbar
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Book/CD set. Folk melodies from Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Serbia, more. Arranged for two violins in the first position with accompaniment chords. 141 pp.
02-97071BCD
$24.95
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ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE TUNES
ed. by Dave Mallinson
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Only 14 notes are required to play all 101 tunes. Lots of variety: ceilidhs, barn dances, hoe-downs, more. Suitable for all melody instruments. Includes chords. Beginners. 32 pp.
02-302
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$15.00
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FAMOUS FIDDLIN' TUNES
by Craig Duncan
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Book/CD set. This affordable 5 1/2 by 8 inch anthology offers 43 traditional fiddle solos in notation with chord symbols. Includes "Arkansas Traveler," "Back Up and Push," "Beaumont Rag," "Bill Cheatham," "Fisher's Hornpipe," "Drowsy Maggie," "Jolie Blond," more. The CD includes all the tunes played. 32 pp.
02-98431BCD
$7.95
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FAVORITE AMERICAN HORNPIPES FOR FIDDLE
by Stacy Phillips
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Continuing the reissue of the classic "Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes - Volume 2," this presents over a hundred classic and lesser-known fiddle tunes in hornpipe style from all parts of the United States, some with multiple versions. Transcribed from the playing of some of the greatest traditional fiddlers: Benny Thomasson, Bob Walters, Howdy Forrester, James Bryan, Rodney Miller, Ruthie Dornfeld, many more. Bowings and chord accompaniment are included. Teachers, are you looking for short pieces that will solidify scales and arpeggios and don't bore your students? Tired of the same old classical etudes? Hornpipes can also serve as effective and fun exercises. Beginning/intermediate, 62 pp.
02-20582
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$5.00
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FAVORITE AMERICAN LISTENING PIECES, TWO-STEPS & MARCHES - FIDDLE
by Stacy Phillips
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Presents over 120 classic and lesser-known fiddle tunes from all parts of the United States, some with multiple versions. Gathers many mysterious and lonesome sounding, sometimes twisty melodies that don't neatly fit into the typical fiddle categories, yet are some of the melodies most beloved by fiddlers. All the pieces are transcribed from performances of the greatest traditional fiddlers, including Kenny Kosek, Pete Sutherland, Eck Robertson, Bruce Greene, Hoyt Ming, Jere Canote, Luther Strong, John Salyer, Clark Kessinger, Kenny Baker, John Hartford, and dozens more. Bowings and chord accompaniment are included. Continues the reissue of the classic "Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes - Volume 2." Beginning/intermediate. 72 pp.
02-20585
$12.95
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FIDDLE TUNES, CLASSIC RAGS & CAKEWALKS
taught by Leo Wijnkamp Jr.
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Book/3-CD set. Covers well-known tunes in each style. These tunes are presented in Open G, Standard and Drop D tunings. The CDs give 3 full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lesson One: Open G tuning for "Buffalo Gals," "Red Wing" and "Flop Eared Mule." Lesson Two: Standard Tuning for "At a Georgia Camp Meeting." Drop D tuning for "Fig Leaf Rag." Lesson Three: Drop D tuning for "Ravels Pavane for the Sleeping Beauty" and "Debussys Golliwogs Cakewalk." Intermediate. 28 pp.
02-21660BCD
$24.95
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FIDDLING MADE EASY: 76 EASY FIDDLE TUNES WITH PIANO ARRANGEMENTS, GUITAR CHORDS
by Jerry Silverman
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The traditional fiddle tunes and folksongs in this book in C, G, D, A and E major (many of which are presented in more than one key) are printed in a separate pull-out section. The accompanying piano part (with guitar chords) has its own section which includes the fiddle part. Beginners, 122 pp.
02-21190
$14.95
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FIDDLING TUNE BOOK, POCKETBOOK DELUXE
by William Bay
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A comprehensive pocket/case sized collection of over 90 all-time favorite fiddle tunes. Includes American fiddle tunes, Celtic reels, gospel favorites, jazz tunes, more; guitar chords included. Beginners, 96 pp.
02-21203
$4.95
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GARDENING FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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26 traditional tunes that are good for you and good for your plants. Contains the same tunes in the same keys as "Gardening Fiddling Tunes for Two Mandolins" (514-26). "Blackberry Blossom," "Flowers of Limerick," "The Poppy Leaf," more. Includes program notes for each tune, an appendix of plant related quotes and one for symbols (i.e. what each plant or flower symbolizes). Comb-bound. 65 pp.
514-27
$15.00
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GETTING INTO FIDDLING
by Craig Duncan
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Book/CD set. A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in old time, bluegrass, contest, western swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music. For players who want to expand their knowledge of fiddling, and those seeking standard tunes from a variety of styles. Beginning/intermediate. 96 pp.
02-20944BCD
$17.95
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GYPSY VIOLIN
by Mary Ann Harbar
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Book/CD set. A fine assortment of about 50 annotated traditional Gypsy tunes from Russia, Romania, Hungary, and Bessarabia. Also contains practice tips, a glossary and a few paragraphs on the "Gypsy Touch." Some duets and trios as well. Includes CD. 131 pp.
02-95538BCD
$24.95
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HUNGARIAN FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
by Deborah Greenblatt
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39 traditional Hungarian tunes arranged for two players, with chords for back-up musicians. The tunes in each book of the "Hungarian Fiddle Tunes for Two" series are in the same keys so you can have fun jamming with your friends. "Az Erdo Szelibe," "Bonchidai Menyecskek," "Bujj, Bujj," "Calusari," "Cifra Palota," "Csipkefa Bimboja," "Esik Az Eso, Azik A Heveder," "Esik Eso, De Nem Azok," "Este Van Mar," more. Comb-bound. 59 pp.
514-37
$15.00
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KLEZMER FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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32 traditional Klezmer tunes arranged for two instruments with chords for back-up musicians. Has the same tunes in the same keys as "Klezmer Fiddling Tunes for Two Mandolins" (514-22) so you can play together. Handy program notes help you decide whether each tune is good for dancing, or for particular events in a Jewish wedding, etc. "Achshav," "Bim Bom," "Dire Gelt," "Dodi Li," "Harmonika," "Hava Nagila," "Hora Shalom," "In Odessa," "Mazel Tov," "Miserlou," "Rad Halaila," "Rebbes Waltz," more. Comb-bound. 62 pp.
514-21
$15.00
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LET'S JAM!
by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence
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"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Melody lines and chord charts (each on facing pages) for 70 old-time jam session favorites, from "Amazing Grace," "Golden Slippers," "Red Wing" to "Cripple Creek," "Old Joe Clark," "Yellow Rose of Texas" and lots more. In a 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 147 pp.
268-9
$12.00
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LET'S JAM! VOL. 2
by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence
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"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Melody lines and chord charts (each on facing pages) for 70 more old-time jam session favorites, in an 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 147 pp.
268-10
$12.00
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MUSIC OF SPAIN AND SOUTH AMERICA FOR VIOLIN
by Allan Alexander
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Book/CD pack. 44 pieces that can be played solo or with a chord instrument. Most have been extended with variations, which makes them a more suitable length for performance and a lot of fun. On the split-channel CD violinist Elena Rojas performs each piece with Allan accompanying on guitar; you can play along by fading out the violin. The result is a really lovely CD, suitable for both learning and listening. Includes backgorund and performance notes for each piece. 36 pp.
512-64
$21.95
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NICKEL CREEK - TRANSCRIBED SCORES
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Matching folio to the eponymous debut from this neo-traditional folk/bluegrass trio. Includes note-for-note transcriptions for all of the instruments on the album--guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and bass--as well as all of the vocal parts. 12 songs: "Cuckoo's Nest," "In The House Of Tom Bombadil," "Ode To A Butterfly," "Out Of The Woods," "Pastures New," "Reasons Why," "Robin And Marian," "Sweet Afton," "The Fox," "The Hand Song," "The Lighthouse's Tale" and "When You Come Back Down." Notation with guitar tab, but no mando tab. 128 pp.
49-690582
$19.95
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POPULAR SONGS - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 2
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Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite pop & rock songs quickly and easily! Just follow the music, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! 8 songs: "Classical Gas," "Come on Eileen," "The Devil Went down to Georgia," "Eleanor Rigby," "Hurricane," "Fire On High," "Point of Know Return" and "Tradition (from Fiddler on the Roof)." 22 pp.
49-842153
$12.95
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RAGTIME FOR FIDDLE & MANDOLIN
transcribed, arranged and illustrated by Stephen C. Parker, edited by Alan Davis
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Book/CD pack. This impressive book contains 124 ragtime tunes tunes transcribed & arranged for fiddle and mandolin with guitar chords. Many old time string band groups are represented: Dallas String Band, Mississippi Mud Steppers, the Double Decker String Band; plus mandolin and fiddle players such as Dave Apollon, Ted Hawkins, Clark Kessinger, Brad Leftwich, Bruce Molsky, and lots more. Includes 9 rags from the East Texas Serenaders, Kenny Hall style tunes, transcriptions of 33 piano rags, plus 9 original rags. Includes photos and biographies of musicians throughout the book, as well as the author's own wonderful drawings. With a complete index, discography, bibliography and list of websites. The MP3 CD includes all 124 tunes (7 hours!) recorded at a moderate tempo. Notation only. Spiralbound. 224 pp.
686-1
$35.00
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RENAISSANCE FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO CELLOS
by Deborah Greenblatt
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.00!! 28 Renaissance tunes arranged for two musicians, with chord symbols for back-up-players. Contains the same tunes as Renaissance Fiddling Tunes for Two Violins and Two Violas (stock numbers 514-23 & 514-24) in the same keys so that folks can play together. Includes program notes for each tune. Comb-bound. 54 pp.
514-25
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$9.00
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RENAISSANCE FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLAS
by Deborah Greenblatt
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.00!! 28 Renaissance tunes arranged for two musicians, with chord symbols for back-up-players. Contains the same tunes as Renaissance Fiddling Tunes for Two Violins and Two Cellos (stock numbers 514-23 & 514-25) in the same keys so that folks can play together. Includes program notes for each tune. Comb-bound. 54 pp.
514-24
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$9.00
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RENAISSANCE FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
by Deborah Greenblatt
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ON SALE!! SAVE $5.00!! 28 Renaissance tunes arranged for two musicians, with chord symbols for back-up-players. Contains the same tunes as Renaissance Fiddling Tunes for Two Violas and Two Cellos (stock numbers 514-24 & 514-25) in the same keys so that folks can play together. Includes program notes for each tune. Comb-bound. 54 pp.
514-23
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$10.00
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RUSSIAN FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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31 Russian and Gypsy polkas, waltzes, work songs, and love songs. Some of the tunes change meter; all are arranged for two musicians, with chords for back-up-players. Includes the same tunes in the same keys as "Russian Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins" so folks can play together. "Barinya," "Down the Kasanka," "Kalinka," "The Lonely Birch," "Song of the Volga Boatmen," "Warm Boots," more. Comb-bound. 47 pp.
514-17
$15.00
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RYAN'S MAMMOTH COLLECTION OF FIDDLE TUNES
edited by Patrick Sky
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Facsimile reprint of mammoth 1883 American fiddle tune collection and antecedent to Cole's "1000 Fiddle Tunes." 1050 reels, jigs, hornpipes, clogs, contra dances and more with fiddle bowing and fingering marked. Includes 40 introductory studies for the violin, with explanations of bowing, etc. 176 pp.
02-95359
$22.95
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SINGING COWBOY FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
compiled & arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.00!! 28 traditional songs arranged for two violins, with full lyrics and chords for back-up musicians. Includes a glossary to help explain some of the cowboy terms used. The tunes in each book of this series are in the same keys so you and your pardners can play together: "Blood On the Saddle," "Blue Mountain," "Bucking Bronco," "Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie," "Cheyenne," "Colorado Trail," "The Cowboy," "Crooked Trail to Holbrook," "The Dying Cowgirl," "Rye Whiskey," more. Comb-bound. 59 pp.
514-34
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$9.00
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SINGING FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
by Deborah Greenblatt
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.00!! 34 traditional and original tunes arranged for two singing musicians with chords for back-up players. "Alice Johnson's Jig," "Boil Them Cabbage," "Cactus Pete," "The Fox," "Goin' Down to Cairo," "Have Mercy," "How Many Biscuits," "Ida Red," "It Ain't Gonna Rain," "It Starts With Your Feet," "Liza Jane," "Old Dan Tucker," "Sail Away Ladies," "Sally Goodin'," "Shortnin' Bread," "Sourwood Mountain," "Train On the Island," more. Contains the same tunes in the same keys "Singing Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins" (514-19) so everyone can play together. Comb-bound. 65 pp.
514-20
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$9.00
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SINGING SAILING FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLAS
compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.00!! 29 traditional and original tunes arranged for two violas, with lyrics and chords for back-up musicians. Includes a glossary to help explain some of the nautical terms in the songs. Each book of the "Singing Sailing Fiddling Tunes for Two" series has the same tunes in the same keys so folks can play together. Comb-bound. 58 pp.
514-32
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$9.00
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SINGING SAILING FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.00!! 29 traditional and original tunes arranged for two fiddles, with lyrics and chords for back-up musicians. Includes a glossary to help explain some of the nautical terms in the songs. Each book of the "Singing Sailing Fiddling Tunes for Two" series has the same tunes in the same keys so folks can play together. Comb-bound. 58 pp.
514-31
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$9.00
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SOLO PIECES FOR THE BEGINNING VIOLINIST
by Craig Duncan
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Features works by Bartok, Purcell, Haydn, von Gluck, Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Kabalevsky, Beethoven, Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, and Dandrieu. Keyboard accompaniment is included. These pieces are excellent for recitals or contests, and can be used to teach important techniques. Beginners. 52 pp.
02-94819
$9.95
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SOLO PLUS - VIOLIN WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT - CHRISTMAS
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ON SALE!! SAVE $4.45!! 15 Christmas tunes arranged for the beginning soloist with piano accompaniment. Includes "Silent Night," "The First Noel," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "Rocking," "What Child Is This?" "I Wonder As I Wander," more. 30 pp. Includes CD.
01-967604
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$8.50
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THE BALKAN FOLKDANCE MUSIC GIG BOOK
by Miamon Miller
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More than 60 folkdance tunes from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. Standard notation with chords, 36 pp.
313-5
$11.00
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THE CIVIL WAR BALLROOM BAND BOOK - MUSIC FOR A MIDCENTURY VICTORIAN BALL
compiled by Liz Stell & Bill Matthiesen
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Over 70 historic tunes for the mid-19th century ballroom. Includes melody and chord symbols, harmony parts for many pieces, source information for each piece, information on staging the events including how to setup the program, calling dances and playing for a Victorian ball. Includes enough music for at least two evening programs. Useful for fiddle, mandolin, flute, harp, hammered dulcimer and other melody instruments, as well as piano/guitar with the chord symbols. Spiral-bound. 91 pp.
335-4
$25.00
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THE CRAIG DUNCAN MASTER FIDDLE SOLO COLLECTION
by Craig Duncan
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144 of the most frequently played fiddle tunes in old-time contests as well as the most popular bluegrass, square dance and country tunes in the U.S. The performance-length arrangements of contest tunes include standard and challenging variations on hoedowns, rags, polkas, waltzes, more with suggested accompaniment chords. 152 pp.
02-96995
$19.95
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THE FIDDLER'S FAKEBOOK
by David Brody
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Nearly 500 American & British Isles tunes in many styles -- the ultimate sourcebook for the traditional fiddler. Introductory notes to regional styles, bowing and ornamentation, with recorded sources noted for each tune and chord symbols for accompaniment. Spiral bound. 301 pp.
01-000238
$24.95
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THE GREEK FIDDLER FOR VIOLIN
edited by Edward Huws Jones
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Focuses on the rich, diverse and pure folk tradition of Greece. A wide variety of styles is presented, featuring music from Crete, the Peloponnese, the Balkans, Asia Minor and mainland Greece. Exciting rhythms and interesting modes combine to produce high spirited pieces, some of which will already be familiar to lovers of Greek culture. Flexible arrangements for violin and easy violin, with chord symbols for accompaniment. With notes on each piece in English, French and German. 44 pp.
49-819805
$16.95
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THE GYPSY FIDDLER - MUSIC FROM HUNGARY AND ROMANIA
selected and arranged by Edward Huws Jones. A Boosey & Hawkes publication
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While Gypsy music is highly variegated, for many the heart of the repertoire is found in Hungary and Romania. As in all dance music the underlying pulse needs to be steady, but against this secure beat Gypsy fiddlers sometimes allow themselves astonishing liberties. For violin with optional easy violin and guitar. Written in a flexible format, these tunes can be performed as solos, duets, trios or by larger ensembles. Notation only. 24 pp.
20-11013
$14.95
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THE JEWISH FIDDLER'S TUNE BOOK
by Deborah Greenblatt
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This spiralbound collection includes 28 tunes of Jewish, Yiddish, Hebrew, and Israeli origin, arranged for fiddle or any "C" instrument, and rhythm guitar. Background information for each tune, and a source list. 21 pp.
514-3
$6.00
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THE MIKE MARSHALL COLLECTION
by Mike Marshall
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In thirty years of playing, Marshall has enjoyed an amazing opportunity to compose music for some incredible players. These pieces were created to fit the musical situation at hand: the players, the instrumentation, the music that they were interested in exploring. In most cases, these tunes where learned by ear and those who played them never saw charts like these. Multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner took on the task of transcribing Mike's music into notation and tab. Intermediate. 47 pp.
02-99529
$9.95
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THE PORTLAND COLLECTION - CONTRA DANCE MUSIC IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
by Susan Songer with Clyde Curley
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Huge collection of old favorites and hot new tunes popular in the northwest and great for contradances anywhere. Extensive notes and 5 appendices, too! Spiralbound, 308 pp.
463-1
$25.00
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THE PORTLAND COLLECTION, VOLUME 2 - CONTRA DANCE MUSIC IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
by Susan Songer with Clyde Curley
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More old favorites and hot new tunes popular in the northwest and great for contradances anywhere. 322 tunes including 140 recent compositions. Many of the tunes are longer with more commentary and the discography and bibliography are longer as well with even more alternate tune titles. The format for the tunes is nearly identical to Volume 1. Spiralbound. 328 pp.
463-2
$25.00
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THE RECKLESS REEL AND 101 OTHER TUNES - WALTZES, REELS, AND MORE
by Larry Unger
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Excellent fiddle tunes, especially for contra dancing. Tunes have melody lines and instrument chords. Spiral bound, 62 pp.
219-3
$15.00
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THE RENAISSANCE FIDDLER'S TUNE BOOK
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21 olde tunes composed between the years 1100 and 1650. Includes love songs, sad songs, dance songs, waltzes, etc. from Germany, France, England, and Italy. "Anna," "Bransles de Champaigne," "Courante," "Estampie Anglais," "Gabriel from Heaven Came," "Galliard," "Salterello," "Sophia," more. Tunes are presented in order of increasing difficulty. Includes playing hints and a source list. 22 pp.
514-6
$6.00
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THE VIOLA FIDDLING TUNE BOOK
by Deborah Greenblatt
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This unique spiral bound collection includes 27 fiddle tunes arranged for viola, optional viola harmony parts, and chords for back up instruments. Tunes include "Jenny Lind Polka," "Arkansas Traveler," "Barefoot Fiddler," "Ragtime Annie," "Pig Ankle Rag," more. 51 pp.
514-1
$15.00
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CD - THE VIOLA FIDDLING TUNE BOOK CD
by Deborah Greenblatt
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Accompanying CD to the book of the same name with all 27 tunes. Can also be used with "The Cello Fiddling Tune Book" which has the same tunes in the same keys. Each viola part is on a separate channel so you can isolate parts by adjusting your balance control.
514-1CD
$10.00
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THE WALTZ BOOK
collected & edited by Bill Matthiesen
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A nice collection of 50 recently-composed and traditional waltzes that are popular on the New England dance scene. Melody in standard notation, with chord symbols. Includes sections of tips on providing harmonies and creating piano accompaniment. Spiral bound. 66 pp.
335-1
$15.00
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THE WALTZ BOOK II
collected & edited by Bill Matthiesen
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Sequel to the popular "The Waltz Book." Contains a mixture of traditional and recent compositions with stories from the composers and recording notes. The music is from a variety of traditions, including: the British Isles, Canada and French-Canada, Scandinavia, Cajun, and American. Melody in standard notation with suggested chord symbols. 80 pp.
335-2
$15.00
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THE WALTZ BOOK III
collected & edited by Bill Matthiesen
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Third volume in the popular Waltz Book series featuring 68 recently composed and traditional tunes. Contains tunes from all over the USA, plus Quebec, the UK, Scandinavia, more. Composers include Jay Ungar, Molly Mason, Jerry Holland, Dougie MacLean, Russ Barenberg, and many others. With notes from the composers, accompaniment chords, and suggested recordings. Spiralbound. 74 pp.
335-3
$15.00
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THE WORLD'S HOTTEST FIDDLERS
trans. by Drew Beisswenger
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All the fiddle tunes on the CMH CD "The World's Hottest Fiddlers," except one, are transcribed in detail. Includes old-time standards such as "Sally Ann" as played by Kenny Baker, bluegrass standards such as "Orange Blossom Special" as played by Steve Thomas, Texas swing tunes such as "Beaumont Rag" as played by Johnny Gimble, and song tunes such as "Blue Moon of Kentucky" as played by Benny Martin. Also includes complete twin fiddling parts for Benny Martin and Buddy Spicher's "Down Yonder," and the twin fiddle parts for Johnny Gimble's "Black and White Rag." Eleven other tunes are featured by fiddlers Barbara Lamb, Mike Hartgrove, Glen Duncan, Sonny Mead, Ramona Jones, Paul Warren, and Fiddlin' Red Herron. Intermediate, 56 pp.
02-20281
$12.95
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TOOTS & TWIDDLES - A WORLD OF TUNES
selected and arranged by John Loesberg
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54 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "All Through the Night," "Drunken Sailor," "Hopak," "Kalinka," and songs from Venezuela, Germany, Lebanon, France, Hungary, Japan, England, and many other countries. 38 pp.
01-800253
$9.95
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TOOTS & TWIDDLES - AMERICAN TUNES
selected and arranged by John Loesberg
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48 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "America the Beautiful," "The Star Spangled Banner," "Yankee Doodle," "The Yellow Rose of Texas," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Dixie," "House of the Rising Sun," "Simple Gifts," more. 38 pp.
01-800242
$9.95
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TOOTS & TWIDDLES - CLASSIC TUNES
selected and arranged by John Loesberg
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35 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring," "Finlandia," "Brahms Lullaby," "Ode to Joy," "Largo from New World Symphony," and more by Bach, Mozart, Corelli, Handel, Dvorak, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and others. 38 pp.
01-800231
$9.95
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TOOTS & TWIDDLES - TUNES ALLSORTS
selected and arranged by John Loesberg
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45 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. Contains additional tunes in the five styles of the other "Toots & Twiddles" books: "The Ash Grove," "Auld Lang Syne," "Ave Maria," "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," "Down By the Riverside," "Cielito Lindo," "Greensleeves," "Scarborough Fair," more. 38 pp.
01-800275
$9.95
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TOOTS & TWIDDLES - TUNES FOR THE YOUNG
selected and arranged by John Loesberg
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52 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. Children's songs including: "Bingo," "Old MacDonald," "This Old Man," "Three Blind Mice," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "I'm Popeye the Sailor Man," "Row Row Row Your Boat," more. 38 pp.
01-800264
$9.95
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TWIN FIDDLING
by Stacy Phillips
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Presents authentic and fun "multiple fiddle arrangements" in the following styles: old time, bluegrass, western swing, waltzes, and more. Includes CD. 146 pp.
02-95458BCD
$24.95
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VIOLIN SOLOS ON EARLY AMERICAN HYMN TUNES
by Craig Duncan
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Presents 18 traditional American hymns as violin solos with piano accompaniment from the early American shape-note tradition. Selections include "Come, Ye Sinners," "O Thou Son of David," "Farewell, My Dear Brethren," more. Reissue. Beginning/intermediate. 72 pages plus a 39-page pull-out.
02-97119
$19.95
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VIOLIN TUNE BOOK, POCKETBOOK DELUXE
by William Bay
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A comprehensive pocket/case sized collection of favorite violin tunes. Includes sea shanties, folk songs, Civil War songs, gospel songs, Celtic favorites, classics, and more; guitar chords included. Beginners. 96 pp.
02-21205
$4.95
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WEDDING FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLAS
compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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ON SALE!! SAVE $6.00!! 38 tunes arranged for two viola players and organized in the order of the festivities at a traditional wedding. This comes in handy when selecting songs with the bride-to-be, and when it's time to play. Helpful hints to ease your way are scattered throughout. Includes chords for back-up musicians. Each book of the "Wedding Fiddling Tunes for Two" series includes the same tunes in the same keys so folks can play together. Comb-bound. 67 pp.
514-29
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WEDDING FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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38 tunes arranged for two violin players and organized in the order of the festivities at a traditional wedding. This comes in handy when selecting songs with the bride-to-be, and when it's time to play. Helpful hints to ease your way are scattered throughout. Includes chords for back-up musicians. Each book of the "Wedding Fiddling Tunes for Two" series includes the same tunes in the same keys so folks can play together. Comb-bound. 67 pp.
514-28
$15.00
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