Mel Bay presents Learn to Play Irish Fiddle
by Phil John Berthoud
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Author: Phil John BerthoudEdition: Spiral-bound
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-22
ISBN: 0786607785
Number of pages: 120
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Book Reviews of Mel Bay presents Learn to Play Irish Fiddle
Book Review: Great learning tool!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very new at playing the fiddle but I am past the beginner music. This book is a great learning tool and a perfect step after the beginner books. The cd is great, in that you can listen and get the tune in your head and hear exactly how the notes in the measures are counted. The first songs are pretty easy and it get more challenging as the book continues. The book has 119 pages-much more than most do. So, it is a great buy. If you love Irish tunes and are willing to work until you get it down, you will love this book. It is my favorite music book!
Summary of Mel Bay presents Learn to Play Irish Fiddle
Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and two CD set that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional fiddle music of Ireland, going right from the basics of how to hold and make the first sounds on the instrument - through specially composed, manageable tunes in the Irish style - right up to playing traditional reels, jigs and other dance tunes from the traditional repertoire (the specially composed tunes bridge the gap between the basics and the traditional music). Embellishments and techniques that make good Irish fiddle playing so infectious, such as rolls, cuts, triplets and slides are gradually introduced. The student will also become familiar with some of the more advanced ideas concerning playing Irish traditional music such as variations and dynamics - subjects which are covered in greater detail in Irish Fiddle Playing: A Guide for the Serious Player book/CD sets by the same author. Useful appendices and a cross-referenced glossary are also included. The accompanying CDs contain all the tunes in the book (played at a slow tempo) plus many exercises. There is NO NEED FOR ANY PRIOR MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE in order to use this book. Each aspect of playing and theory is covered in an accessible and manageable way.Instruments & Performers Books
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