Description

The American Fiddle Method, Volume 1 – Fiddle
Beginning Fiddle Tunes and Techniques
by Brian Wicklund

Product Number: 99471SET
ISBN: 0786668652
Publisher: Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
Difficulty Level: Beginning
Format: Book+CD+DVD

Destined to become a classic, this method provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on many years of teaching experience, the author introduces the concepts and techniques that yields solid results. This method encourages creativity in the student by including variations to the tunes and illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation. To assist in the development of ensemble skills, chords and lyrics, basic music theory, and demonstrations of such skills as backup and lead playing are included in this profusely- illustrated book. This book is beneficial for both fiddle students and classical Suzuki violin students. A CD for listening and play-along captures the excitement of the music and aids instruction. This set also includes the companion DVD, in which the author guides you through the basic skills of learning the fiddle and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn faster and more efficiently.

CONTENTS

Foreword
How to Become a Great Fiddler
The Parts of a Fiddle
Bow and Fiddle Position
Fingering Position
The Anatomy of a Fiddle Tune
Potato Introductions
Endings
Beginning Tunes
1. Boil ’em Cabbage Down
2. Shortnin’ Bread
3. Cripple Creek
4. Camptown Races
5. Angelina Baker
6. Buffalo Gals

The Fourth Finger
7. Cindy
8. Crawdad Song

The Low Second Finger
9. Old Joe Clark
10. Soldier’s Joy
11. Arran Boat Song

Slurs
12. Bonaparte’s Retreat
13. Country Waltz
14. Red Haired Boy
15. Girl I Left Behind Me
16. Southwind

Bow Reset & Staccato Slurs
17. Red Wing
18. Cairo
19. Turkey in the Straw

The High Third Finger
20. Grandfather’s Clock
21. Wise Old Friend
22. Stinky’s Blues

Creating Your Own Variations
Drone and Double-Stop Variations
Slide Variations
Beginning Backup Fiddle Playing
Review Chart