Mel Bay's Complete Irish Fiddle Player
by Peter Cooper
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Book Summary Information
Author: Peter CooperBrand: Mel Bay
Edition: Sheet music
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-11-01
ISBN: 0786603291
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Book Reviews of Mel Bay's Complete Irish Fiddle Player
Book Review: TEN Stars - And order the edition that comes with CDs
Summary: 5 Stars
Mr. Cooper has done what so few have done in teaching us to play fiddle. He has progressively placed each tune from simple to moderately complex, beginning to end, through the book. But the best of this book is the (OPTIONAL) two CD version which has him starting at a very easy pace for beginners. Toward the end of CD #2 he is playing at a faster but still followable pace for the student to grasp. Most accompanying CDs are an "Ain't I great?" show of the author's abilities. Instead, Peter Cooper puts away his ego and steps you through how to perform a finger a roll or a slur the Irish way.
I love this book. It gave me the ability to join in at many local sessions with confidence.
Update:
Another reviewer was disappointed that s/he ordered this book, but failed to realize that their book did not come with CDs. These reviews (like this one that you are reading now) are linked to two editions of this book; one that includes 2 CDs, and another (same book) that does not include the CDs. This is a very common situation when buying music instruction books. So, the Reder Reviews can innocently mislead you. Order carefully! Make your item selection on the information from the Web Site Vendor, not from reviewers comments.
If you are an aspiring Irish Fiddler and
- don't have access to a teacher, or
- want additional "tutoring" between your fiddle classes, or
- you're frustrated trying to keep up with the playing speed of other master fiddlers' recordings,
then I highly recommend spending the extra money for the edition of this book that includes 2 CDs. See my earlier review to find out why I appreciate Pete's work on these CDs!
See you at the pub!
LL
Summary of Mel Bay's Complete Irish Fiddle Player
In his preface, the author reminds the reader that this is not a book for the absolute beginner. Even the experienced player may not "get it" on first reading a given tune, but "You can expect to enjoy the process of learning... [and experience] the joy of recreating a traditional tune, of making it your own." This is the teacher/ student pact in effect throughout this marvelous book, written for the literary as much as the musical connoisseur. Although no classical violin experience is needed, you will need to know how to hold the fiddle and bow, and be able to play at least simple tunes in the first position. Having the ability to read music will enable you to follow the bowing patterns and left-hand techniques which the author feels are crucial in grasping the playing style.Instruments & Performers Books
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