Hal Leonard Fiddle Method - Book 1 (Book/CD): Violin Solo: Instrumental Album

The Hal Leonard Fiddle Method is the perfect introduction to playing folk bluegrass and country styles on the Violin. Many traditional tunes are included to illustrate a variety of techniques. The accompanying online audio includes 90 tracks for demonstration and play-along.Lessons cover:instrument selection and careplaying positionsslides and slursbowingmusic theorydronescross-tuningand other essential topics.

For 5-String Banjo-Newly updated and revised this easy-to-use beginner's guide is a continuation of the banjo basics and techniques taught in Book 1. The material in Book 2 not only reinforces and strengthens Book 1 instruction but also features many new songs techniques and rolls to learn and play. Covers: right-hand rolls and patterns; playing back-up; melodic style banjo; fiddle tunes & reels; solos and licks; new hammers pull and slides; banjo chimes; scales & modes; using a capo; and more! The accompanying CD contains 63 tracks of full-band demos for every song in the book!

Once Upon a String Fiddle Method - Volume 1. This visually appealing and easy to follow fiddle and violin method covers everything you need to play beginning tunes in an easy to understand, step-by-step fashion that is perfect for students, parents and teachers. This colourful resource includes: · Beginning tunes in a graduated format with exercises and explanations that will have you playing in no time · Coverage of important concepts including posture, tone, intonation, and how to structure practice time Shamma has done a beautiful job of combining years of teaching experience with her own mastery on the fiddle to present an effective method of instruction. This book is also well laid out and easy to follow and my own kids love the cute characters throughout its pages!-Natalie MacMaster