Mcgann's Developing Melodic Variations

This book presents standard fiddle tunes in basic form, then shows you how, on a phrase-by-phrase basis, the tunes can become vehicles for your own improvisations. It is designed to open the door to creating spontaneous variations, or improvisations, based on the melodic structure unique to each tune. Each tune in the book is presented first in its basic form, then with four variations. The variations are printed directly beneath the melody with the corresponding measures aligned, so that you can easily compare them to the original melody and to each other. Includes access to online audio featuring mandolin and rhythm guitar on separate channels, so you can turn off thelead and play along with the rhythm, or vice versa. Intermediate in difficulty.

CONTENTS

• Arkansas Traveler
• Billy In The Lowground
• Blackberry Blossom
• Fisher's Hornpipe
• Flop Eared Mule
• Forked Deer
• Old Joe Clark
• Ragtime Annie
• Salty Dog
• Soldier's Joy
• Whiskey Before Breakfast