Violinist’s Guide To Scottish Fiddling Book and Online Audio
Unlock the rich traditions of Scottish fiddling with the ‘Violinist’s Guide to Scottish Fiddling’, a comprehensive resource designed for violinists new to the Scottish style or those looking to refine their “Scottishness.” This guide offers in-depth discussions on ornamentations and their applications, bowing styles, rhythmic nuances, and stylistic interpretations, making it an essential tool for mastering the Scottish fiddle tradition.
The guide covers five fundamental types of tunes—airs, marches, jigs, reels, and strathspeys—while also providing insights into Scottish fiddle history and regional styles. To enhance your learning experience, accompanying video clips are demonstrated by former U.S. National Scottish Fiddling Champion, Melinda Crawford, showcasing how to execute various techniques and perform more than 44 full-length traditional Scottish fiddle tunes. Transcriptions of all tunes are included within the guide.
With 68 pages of detailed content and access to online video, the *Violinist’s Guide to Scottish Fiddling* is the perfect resource for violinists seeking to dive into the vibrant and expressive world of Scottish fiddling.
Contents Includes:
- Part I Foreword
- About this Guide
- Part II A (Very) Brief History of Scottish Fiddling
- Historical Timeline
- Part III Before Getting Started
- Part IV Airs and Ornaments
- Left-Hand Ornaments
- Hammer-Ons
- The Crunch
- The Pull-Off
- The Tap
- Combination Ornaments
- Phrasing
- Part V Marches
- Additional Ornaments: Unison and Turn
- Part VI Dance Music
- Jigs
- Reels
- Bowings
- The Birl
- Strathspeys
- West Highland
- Northeast
- 16th-Note Runs
- Triplets
- The Up-Driven Bow
- Part VII Answer Section
- Part VIII Full Tunes from Excerpts That Are Not Included in the Text
- Part IX Appendix A – Additional Listening
- Appendix B – Suggested Music Resources
- Appendix C – Map of Scotland—The Regions and Regional Fiddle Styles
- Part X Tune Index
- Topical Index
- Part XI About the Author
