This book is a follow-up to 'Irish Fiddle Playing: A Guide for the Serious Player' (MB99402M). The student will gain a deeper knowledge of fiddle playing and improve their overall playing and musical understanding. Subjects include:- improvisation- fingering and bowing techniques- playing with other musicians- modes- converting from classical to traditional- improvising in songs- The player will become more aware of the mechanics of playing the fiddle, putting them in a position to:- improve their sound- develop their own style- play more effectively and confidently with othersAs with the first book in the series, it contains pieces of advice from theauthor's 25 years of playing music. The format of the book is similar to this first book. Section 1 deals with various aspects of fiddle playing. Section 2 contains a selection of mostly well-known tunes, fully transcribed with variations, embellishments/ornaments. These tunes are all included on the accompanying recording. Includes access to online audio.
Contents
IMPROVING YOUR PLAYING
The Fingering Hand 1: Improving Intonation
The Fingering Hand 2: The Reverse Cut
The Fingering Hand 3: Minimising Movement
The Fingering Hand 4: Slides
The Bowing Hand 1: String Crossing
The Bowing Hand 2: Dynamics
The Bowing Hand 3: Playing on More than One String
Learning Tunes from Written Music or Why Doesn?t the Tune in My Collection Sound Right?
Case Study 1: The Rose in the Heather
Case Study 2: The Killaloe Boat
Case Study 3: Saint Anne?s Reel
Improvisation
Fiddle or Violin? - Classical Converts
Playing with Other Musicians - Sessions and Get-Togethers