ISBN 9781513459660. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This meticulously researched anthology presents detailed biographies and transcriptions, including bowing, ornamentation, and accentuation of 39 fiddle tunes as played by 25 Newfoundland fiddlers from locations throughout the island. For unparalleled authenticity, the authors live field recordings of each tune are available online, offering a unique perspective of the various types of tunes and techniques favoured by past and present Newfoundland fiddlers.Newfoundland, a former British colony, possesses a rich and varied cultural heritage due to its history of unique settlement patterns. Beginning in the 16th ?century, European migrants from Ireland, Scotland, West-Country England, and France settled on the island, bringing with them their various cultural practices, including their fiddles! This collection provides insight to the backgrounds, geographical locations, and musical preferences of the individual players, and how music-making and the role and status of Newfoundland fiddlers have evolved over time. The tunes included here vary from original compositions and revival collectors treasures, to reinterpreted versions of timeless Irish, Scottish, and French tunes. Together, they form a part of the modern-day Newfoundland fiddling tradition.This book will delight fiddle players and any musician who wishes to further enhance their repertoire and technique, or simply learn more about the island of Newfoundland and its music. Includes access to online audio.

German.

The six-volume edition of 'Systematische Violintechnik' [Systematic Violin Technique] covers all aspects of violin playing, thus providing the comprehensive groundwork for learning, teaching and performing musicians. The volumes contain a wealth of suggestions of how to edit technically demanding passages in musical masterpieces in a reasonable and perfect way. The simple idea to base the violin technique on the combination of changes of bowing, strings, fingers and position is developed systematically and, like a 'medicine cabinet for violinists', provides a collection of exercises that can be used purposefully. At the same time, 'Systematische Violintechnik' provides a complete and indispensable overview of all technical elements and their connections. An elaborate and field-tested practising material by Prof. Helmut Zehetmair (Mozarteum Salzburg) and Prof. Benjamin Bergmann (Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz).
Vol. 5 covers the coordination of two changes each (of bowing, strings, fingers and position).

In this volume, the folk musician Patrick Steinbach has compiled the most beautiful Irish tunes and, in addition, provides much information on the performance as well as on the style and the cultural background of Irish music.

English.

A course of violin instruction combined with musical theory and practice in duet-playing

ISBN 9781513459936. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Appalachian fiddle music, based on the musical traditions of the people who settled in the mountainous regions of the southeastern United States, is widely-known and played throughout North America and parts of Europe because of its complex rhythms, its catchy melodies, and its often-ancient-sounding stylistic qualities. The authors explore the lives and music of 43 of the classic Appalachian fiddlers who were active during the first half of the 20th century. Some of them were recorded commercially in the 1920s, such as Gid Tanner, Fiddlin John Carson, and Charlie Bowman. Some were recorded by folklorists from the Library of Congress, such as William Stepp, Emmett Lundy, and Marion Reece. Others were recorded informally by family members and visitors, such as John Salyer, Emma Lee Dickerson, and Manco Sneed. All of them played throughout most of their lives and influenced the growth and stylistic elements of fiddle music in their regions. Each fiddler has been given a chapter with a biography, several tune transcriptions, and tune histories. To show the richness of the music, the authors make a special effort to show the musical elements in detail, but also acknowledge that nothing can take the place of listening. Many of the classic recordings used in this book can be found on the web, allowing you to hear and read the music together.

Fifteen solo recital pieces derived from the traditional and contemporary musical repertoires of mainland China. This book offers a practical introduction to one of the world's most fascinating musical cultures.

English.

A course of violin instruction combined with musical theory and practice in duet-playing.

English - German - French.

A beautiful and wide-ranging collection of 41 great tunes from all over Argentina. This collection features tangos, milongas, chamames, chacareras, zambas and gatos as well as earlier styles and new compositions. Many pieces are presented as duets and there is the opportunity for the solo violinist to play along with the guitar or bandoneon and second violin accompaniment on the MP3 backing tracks. Summaries of the individual tunes and detailed notes on the music of Argentina enable you to get the best out of this exciting and colourful music. All pieces were recorded by Ros Stephen and are available as MP3 files for free download. The edition is suitable for players of level 3 and above.

"I would recommend this volume to anyone interested in exploring traditional music." (Sarah Kekus (Chair National Association of Music Educators [NAME] 2010-11)

"This is a really appealing book, and great value for money." (The Strad)

"Additionally, all pieces are expertly played by violinist Stephen. Her extensive notes on the different styles and tunes enable one to get the best out of this colourful and exciting music." (Australian Strings Association Journal, Stringendo)

English - French - German.

The author of Argentinian Tango and Folk Tunes for Violin (ED 13379), Ros Stephen, presents a wide-ranging collection of Klezmer tunes and Jewish melodies for violin. Highly flexible to use, the pieces may be performed by a solo violinist or in a variety of instrumental combinations.
The music has been carefully edited to create stylistic, authentic arrangements. Ornamentation, bowing and fingering have been included to enable stylistic performances, and there is also guidance on general style, as well as adding your own ornamentation, embellishment and improvisation.

English - French - German.

'Irish Fiddle Tunes' contains 62 traditional tunes including jigs, slides, slip jigs, polkas, reels, hornpipes, set dances and airs. All of the pieces are written for solo violin, with many including guitar chords for accompaniment.
Experienced Irish fiddle player Matt Cranitch provides notes on all of the types of pieces, as well as playing tips, technical advice, and tune-set suggestions. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from the Schott Music website.

Charles Dancla (1817-1907) is considered to be the last great representative of the French Violin School. He was a composer, solo violinist at the Paris Opera and professor at the Paris Conservatoire and wrote numerous educational works for violin, including his well-known three-volume work Little School of Melody'. He knew, in a unique way, how to implement the principle 'no music without technique, no technique without music' in his teaching material. This is the case in his easy melodic studies Op. 84 which are available here in an arrangement for viola for the first time. These studies are perfectly suited for young beginners after the second year, but also for adult players, false beginners or those switching instruments. Most of them can be effectively used as little performance pieces, providing an excellent foundation for every advanced etude or concert piece.
Each study is preceded by new or revised exercises which either deal with specific problems relating to the playing technique, like change of string, spiccato, martele, chromaticism, change of position, octaves, or double stops, or present the tonal material of the respective study in a condensed, playful form. Those who prefer Dancla's somewhat easier original preliminary exercises will find them in the appendix.

The fourth volume of the Violinissimo series features the most important studies for the early years of violin lessons. Violin Studies contains selections from the standard works by Kayser, Dont, Wohlfahrt, Kreutzer and many others. This anthology is ideal for use in music lessons or for violinists who wish to develop their technique.

ISBN 9781513455884. 8.75x11.75 inches.

Early Music Gems contains 49 tunes dating from 1300-1791, including Medieval, Renaissance, and ancient melodies as well as a best of John Playford's The Dancing Master. These delightful melodies are perfect for contradance, English country dance and concert settings. Suggested bowings, chords, tempos, and variations are included. An audio recording of each of the tunes includes the fiddle melody with guitar accompaniment. Includes access to online audio.

The studies by Charles Dancla (1817-1907) are more than mere technical exercises. They demand a special sense of tone, an elegant, softly flowing and swinging way of playing. They challenge the violinist in all associated disciplines, such as staccato on an up- and downbow, arpeggios, double stop passages and rapid passages. Apart from that, Dancla again and again seeks the soft, singing sound areas and the refined sound.
It is fun for both teacher and pupil to develop the violin playing technique in such a way. Furthermore, the delight in music-making is increased as every piece has its own characteristic, appearing not like a study but rather like a performance capriccio which could be played as an encore, for example.
The present edition is based on the (presumed) first edition of the Parisian publisher S. Richault (plate number 12974.B.) from c. 1856. Added fingerings have been marked accordingly. Information on technical characteristics, playing suggestions, etc. are contained in the notes at the end of the volume.

German.

In addition to the very successful series of Hans and Marianne Magolt, they now publish the first volume in the new series 'The Most Beautiful Spirituals &. Gospels'. All melodies are very easy arrangements for beginners and can be played at various occasions at home, at the music school, at primary school or in an ensemble. Optionally, the arrangements can be played with an additional second part.
Contents: Down by the Riverside, Glory Hallelujah, Go down Moses, O happy day, Rock my soul, He's got the whole world in his hands, Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, Swing low and many more.

Perfect for those events where you need to sound like a whole choir all by yourself, these classic Christmas carols are arranged for solo violin, but both satisfying to play and to listen to. Carols included: Once In Royal David's City, Away In A Manger, O Holy Night, The Coventry Carol (Lully, Lulla), Deck The Halls, In The Bleak Midwinter and Joy To The World. (Note: audio taster file is of the sister arrangements for solo cello) Winkmusic.co.uk produces the highest quality arrangements. Tried and tested at 5* venues and concert halls, only the best make the cut. Previous commissions have appeared on Sunday Times Top 100 Albums of 2016, and are played by Classic FM chart-toppers and at festivals across the world.