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The Fiddle Handbook,Used
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The Fiddle Handbook is a treasure trove of information spanning the whole range of fiddle playing. It looks in detail at the most commonly played styles among today's fiddlers. From America, there's old time, bluegrass, Cajun, Western swing, country, blues, rock, klezmer, and jazz, while from the British Isles there's Irish, Scottish, and English. There is also a quick romp through Eastern Europe and beyond, from the spike fiddles of Africa and Asia to the Chinese Erhu, the fabulous Indian Sarangi, and the mysterious Norwegian Hardingfele.A wealth of musical examples ornaments, bowing patterns, scales, modes, exercises and complete tunes are faithfully reproduced on the accompanying CD, to give you a taste of each style. And finally, the book answers once and for all the hoary old question, What's the difference between a fiddle and a violin? The answer, of course, is that fiddle players have more fun....
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- Q: What is 'The Fiddle Handbook' about? A: 'The Fiddle Handbook' is a comprehensive guide that covers a wide range of fiddle playing styles, including American genres like bluegrass and Cajun, as well as styles from the British Isles and Eastern Europe.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Fiddle Handbook'? A: The author of 'The Fiddle Handbook' is Chris Haigh.
- Q: What is included with 'The Fiddle Handbook'? A: The book comes with an accompanying CD that features musical examples, including ornaments, bowing patterns, scales, exercises, and complete tunes.
- Q: Is 'The Fiddle Handbook' suitable for beginners? A: 'The Fiddle Handbook' is suitable for players at various skill levels, including beginners, as it provides detailed explanations and musical examples.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Fiddle Handbook'? A: 'The Fiddle Handbook' was published on August 1, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Fiddle Handbook' have? A: 'The Fiddle Handbook' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Fiddle Handbook' have? A: 'The Fiddle Handbook' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What features does 'The Fiddle Handbook' offer? A: 'The Fiddle Handbook' is described as a used book in good condition, making it a reliable resource for fiddle players.
- Q: Does 'The Fiddle Handbook' address the difference between a fiddle and a violin? A: Yes, 'The Fiddle Handbook' addresses the age-old question of the difference between a fiddle and a violin, emphasizing that fiddle players typically have more fun.
- Q: What styles of fiddle playing are covered in 'The Fiddle Handbook'? A: 'The Fiddle Handbook' covers various styles, including old time, bluegrass, Cajun, Western swing, country, blues, rock, klezmer, jazz, Irish, Scottish, English, and various Eastern European styles.