A perfect introduction to the basic techniques you'll need to learn violin OR fiddle easily and quickly. With specific chapters, any player can learn what is necessary to get a stringed instrument into top condition for optimal sound and tone. Polkas, waltzes, jigs, and two-steps in Celtic, Scottish, Canadian and swing styles.
CD features two tracks for each song, one with fiddle and one with backing tracks only.
Matt Cranitch A complete clear tutor for traditional Irish fiddling. Also includes an appendix of 101 tunes, discography, bibliography. Covers licks, bowing patterns, special tunings, drones, rhythms, phrasing, more. For inspiration Bruce draws on the recordings of Tommy Jarrell, Fiddlin' John Carson, Eck Robertson, Uncle Bunch Stevens, and Carter Brothers and Son. For intermediate players.