Format : Score and Parts
SKU: MB.30091
ISBN 9781513466378. 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.
SKU: HL.126221
UPC: 884088995249. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This vibrant work is infused with joyful energy! Three American folksongs are combined with original words and music to create a spectacular showcase for school and community groups. The authentic fiddle obbligato adds to the fun! Includes: Cotton Eyed Joe, Cumberland Gap, Goin' Across the Mountain.
SKU: BT.FORFVC01
SKU: MB.21123M
ISBN 9780786695256. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book, which includes 308 tune transcriptions, is organized around individual fiddlers who typically combine Appalachian-style fiddling with rags, pop standards, Midwest-style fiddling and sometimes a touch of Western swing to create a style often identifiable as Ozarks. Thirty Ozarks fiddlers and their lives are highlighted with biographical sketches, photographs, and tune histories. Another 50 great Ozarks fiddlers are presented in a similar manner but with less detail. The book and accompanying audio with 37 tunes, many recorded in the field emphasize the older fiddling traditions connected to the square dances and community events more than those connected to bluegrass music and modern contest fiddling. Some of the tunes in the collection are old standbys such as Bile Them Cabbage while others such as Finley Creek Blues are unique to the region. The book is the result of years of work by two respected researchers. Gordon McCann won the prestigious Missouri Arts Award in 2002 for his decades of work documenting, studying, and accompanying Ozarks fiddle music. Drew Beisswenger, a music librarian at Missouri State University with a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology, has published three other works about fiddle music and is known for his strong transcription and analysis skills. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: HL.49045423
ISBN 9784890664900. 9.0x12.0x0.104 inches.
Suite “Carapace†consists of 15 pieces composed between 2005 and 2015 collected chronologically in three volumes. The first of these volumes includes three works composed and premiered at Tokyo College of Music in 2005, Horseshoe Crab, Odontodactylus japonicus, and Fiddler Crab, and two works composed in 2007 and premiered at Yokosuka City Culture Hall, Pistol Shrimp and Japanese Spider Crab. Each of these works in this volume was inspired by the name or appearance of a particular carapace, as suggested by the titles. Through the music, we are able to examine each creature in detail with a variety of characteristic rhythms and harmonies arising from the composer's deep interest and imagination.
SKU: FJ.FJH2252
ISBN 9781619281110. UPC: 674398233038. English.
The beautiful, hazy-blue mountains, flowing rivers, waterfalls, and magnificent vistas of the Smokies are highlighted in this collection. Some titles are: Deer in the Cove, A Peaceful Mountain Trail, The Newfound Gap, and Smokey Mountain Laurel. Other pieces bring to mind traditional Appalachian music: The Happy Fiddler, Autumn Hoedown, and Old Settlers' Waltz. Most of the nine pieces are three pages.
About FJH Composers in Focus
Composers in Focus is a series of original piano collections celebrating the creative artistry of contemporary composers. It is through the work of these composers that the piano teaching repertoire is enlarged and enhanced.
SKU: HL.14011279
8.25x11.75x0.04 inches. English.
A supplementary book of repertoire for three Violins (with Optional Viola, Cello and Piano accompaniment, as arranged and edited by Peter Mountain. This collection features twenty-eight arrangements, including: Ash Grove, Autumn (The Four Seasons), Greensleeves, Kum Ba Yah, Lincolnshire Poacher, Minstrel Boy and more...
SKU: HL.14011278
UPC: 884088885809. 8.25x11.75 inches. English.
A supplementary book of repertoire for three Violins (with Optional Viola, Cello and Piano accompaniment), as arranged and edited by Peter Mountain.
