Deluxe Fiddling Method Book CD DVD

Product Number: 93742SET 
ISBN: 0786659629 
Publisher: Mel Bay Pub., Inc. 
Difficulty Level: Multiple Levels 
Format: Book+CD+DVD

This book presents a general survey of American fiddling. The author's intent is to teach the basics of fiddling by beginning with essential bowings and fingerings, and progressing from simple to more complex renditions of tunes. As fiddling is an aural tradition and fiddlers from different parts of the country play a given tune in many ways, tunes included in this book are offered only as themselves. The author has attempted to present usable fingerings, bowings and explanations of each of the 49 tunes in this book. The end result is the most widely-used fiddle method available! The CD is in split-track format, allowing the fiddler to play with the fiddle solo, guitar and/or fiddle accompaniment, or both! Contains every tune in the book. 

On the DVD Craig Duncan is joined by guitarist Robert Bowlin in performing 32 tunes from the popular text, Mel Bay's Deluxe Fiddling Method. Each tune is performed at slow and medium tempos. Shuffle bowing and double shuffle bowing techniques are presented. Notation is shown at the bottom of the screen beneath split-screen views of both hands. This video sets a new standard for home teaching tools and is perfect for beginning students and for those who play the instrument, but want to learn more about fiddling. 

CONTENTS

Fiddle teachers have recommended Craig Duncan's Deluxe Fiddling Method as an excellent basic text; using this book alone, students have been brought to state competition level. Topics include: Holding the Fiddle, Holding the Bow, Using the Bow, Endings, Double Stops, Swing Style, and Cross Shuffle. Forty-nine great fiddle solos are presented in the keys of A, D, G, and C, including: Cripple Creek, Old Joe Clark, Devil's Dream, Arkansas Traveler, Golden Slippers, Turkey in the Straw, Irish Washerwoman, Flowers of Edinburgh, Tennessee Wagoner, Back Up and Push, Fire on the Mountain, Champagne Polka, and Cacklin' Hen. 104 pp.