A unique collection of 66 fiddle tunes illustrating the major regional styles found across America and Canada. This book contains rare vintage photographs, player's biographical profiles, historical and performance notes, bowing indications, and information on cross-tunings and the American institution of fiddle contests. The authors have collaborated brilliantly on this labor of love to produce a definitive volume of tunes transcribed from recordings by many of the best fiddlers in North America. Exemplary tunes are included from the Northeast, Southeast and Western regions, plus various widespread ethnic styles including Cajun, Irish, Scandinavian, Klezmer, and Eastern European styles. Includes access to online audio.
Walking And Jumping
Jumping Over Rocks
Down A Big Slide
Two Baby Kangaroos
As Light As A Feather
Outer Space Conversation
Look Who's Right Behind!
Horses Trotting
Mr. Jack Rabbit
Sitting On The Bench
Walking On A Tightrope
Dropping A Rock In A Well
A Boat On The Water
A Big Fish Under The Water
Running A Race
Pulling Tissue From A Box
Marching Confidently
Gecko On The Wall
Lost, Then Found
Bounding Through A Meadow
Doing Push-Ups
Baby Bear Walking In The Raindrops
Mamma Bear Walking In The Raindrops
Riding Piggyback
An Airplane Above The Clouds
Little Boy Dancing
Little Girl Dancing
Dog Chasing Its Tail
Dutch Clog Dance
Swinging Side To Side
Leaping In Ballet Class
Pillow Fight!
Skating On Ice
Hot Potatoes!
The Moose And The Squirrel
High Speed Train
Fraternal Twins
Playing Badminton
Tapping My Head With My L. H. At The same Time I Rub My Belly With My R. H.
Tapping My Head With My R. H. At The same Time I Rub My Belly With My L. H.
Looking In A Mirror
Roller Coaster Ride
Two Birds Chattering
Slightly Mad At My Sister
Dragonflies
A Seal With A Ball
Confident And Brave!
Water Droplets On The Lake
Raising The Flag
A Boy On Tip-Toe
Playing Chess
Dancing Mice
Slightly Mad At My Brother
Cross-Country Skiing
Copy Cat
Playing Hockey
Playing Ping-Pong
Doing The Hula-Hoop
Up And Down The Ladder
Up And Down The Stairs
Up And Down The Hill
Watching A Tennis Match In The Morning
Watching A Tennis Match In The Afternoon
In A Pirate Ship
Fixing The Roof
Jumping In And Out Of The Waves
Driving A Sports Car
Jumping Over Rocks
Down A Big Slide
Two Baby Kangaroos
As Light As A Feather
Outer Space Conversation
Look Who's Right Behind!
Horses Trotting
Mr. Jack Rabbit
Sitting On The Bench
Walking On A Tightrope
Dropping A Rock In A Well
A Boat On The Water
A Big Fish Under The Water
Running A Race
Pulling Tissue From A Box
Marching Confidently
Gecko On The Wall
Lost, Then Found
Bounding Through A Meadow
Doing Push-Ups
Baby Bear Walking In The Raindrops
Mamma Bear Walking In The Raindrops
Riding Piggyback
An Airplane Above The Clouds
Little Boy Dancing
Little Girl Dancing
Dog Chasing Its Tail
Dutch Clog Dance
Swinging Side To Side
Leaping In Ballet Class
Pillow Fight!
Skating On Ice
Hot Potatoes!
The Moose And The Squirrel
High Speed Train
Fraternal Twins
Playing Badminton
Tapping My Head With My L. H. At The same Time I Rub My Belly With My R. H.
Tapping My Head With My R. H. At The same Time I Rub My Belly With My L. H.
Looking In A Mirror
Roller Coaster Ride
Two Birds Chattering
Slightly Mad At My Sister
Dragonflies
A Seal With A Ball
Confident And Brave!
Water Droplets On The Lake
Raising The Flag
A Boy On Tip-Toe
Playing Chess
Dancing Mice
Slightly Mad At My Brother
Cross-Country Skiing
Copy Cat
Playing Hockey
Playing Ping-Pong
Doing The Hula-Hoop
Up And Down The Ladder
Up And Down The Stairs
Up And Down The Hill
Watching A Tennis Match In The Morning
Watching A Tennis Match In The Afternoon
In A Pirate Ship
Fixing The Roof
Jumping In And Out Of The Waves
Driving A Sports Car
| Arrangement | Violin |
| Genres | Folk |
| Format | Instrumental Album |
| Level | 3 |
| NumberOfPages | 184 |
| Media | Downloads, Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| Contributors | Reiner, David (Arranger) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780786692774 |