Sanchez Fiddle For Dummies

Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-93023-6
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 360 Seiten, E-Book

Learn to play the fiddle? Easy.
Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with thiseasy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all! From selecting,tuning, and caring for your fiddle to mastering various musicstyles, Fiddle For Dummies walks you step-by-step througheverything you need to start playing the fiddle like a pro. You'lldiscover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental techniques, andtake your skills to the next level. This title also featurescompanion audio tracks and instructional video clips hosted onlineat Dummies.com to help further enhance your skills.
The fiddle is a popular instrument across many continents, andis a favorite for many because it is small and portable. Playingthe fiddle can expose you to a range of musical styles from allover the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Celtic/Cape Breton,country, folk, bluegrass, and more. Plus, if you're already aviolin player, you'll impress yourself and fellow musicians as youunlock your instrument to open up a whole new world of sounds.
* Learn fiddle techniques and fundamentals
* Select, tune, and care for your fiddle
* Join the folk instrument movement and master the fiddle
* Play fiddle music from all over the world
Whether you're a complete beginner or a violin player looking tobranch out and try something new, Fiddle For Dummies willhave you fit as a fiddle in no time.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sanchez, Michael John

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started Playing Fiddle 7
Chapter 1: Getting Ready to Become a Fiddle Player 9
Chapter 2: Selecting the Right Instrument and Accessories 21
Chapter 3: Tuning, Rosining, and Taking Care of Your Fiddle 39
Part II: Working with Technique Basics and Fundamentals 63
Chapter 4: Holding the Fiddle and Bow 65
Chapter 5: Building a Musical Bow Stroke Sound 81
Chapter 6: Working with the Left Hand 105
Part III: Unlocking the Keys to Reading Music 121
Chapter 7: Understanding How to Read Music 123
Chapter 8: Keeping Rhythm in a Fiddle Tune 141
Chapter 9: Starting Easy with Basic Fiddle Tunes 161
Chapter 10: Getting into Trickier Fiddlin' 173
Part IV: Working with the Various Fiddle Styles 185
Chapter 11: Developing the Irish Fiddle Style 187
Chapter 12: Scottish-Style Fiddling 205
Chapter 13: Fiddling to Old-T ime Music 219
Chapter 14: Learning Bluegrass Fiddle 237
Part V: Taking Fiddling to the Next Level 249
Chapter 15: Shifting, Vibrato, and Double-Stops 251
Chapter 16: Expanding Your Ability 271
Chapter 17: Improvising and Playing Electric Fiddle 283
Part VI: The Part of Tens 297
Chapter 18: Ten Great Fiddle Players You Need to Hear 299
Chapter 19: (More Than) Ten Tips on Finding the Right Teacher 305
Appendix: Audio Tracks and Video Clips 313
Index 319

Über Autor(innen)

Michael Sanchez has played fiddle in many country musicbands, as well as playing fiddle for the Medora Musical, awell-known and popular show held each year in North Dakota. He isCEO and creator of Violin Tutor Pro (www.violintutorpro.com) and isCEO of Superior Violins (www.superiorviolins.com).