Bibliograph

Fiddle for dummies, by Michael Sanchez

Type

Label

Fiddle for dummies, by Michael Sanchez

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fiddle for dummies

Oclc number

881709821

Responsibility statement

by Michael Sanchez

Series statement

For dummies

Summary

From selecting, tuning, and caring for your fiddle to mastering various music styles, Fiddle For Dummies walks you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental techniques, and take your skills to the next level

Table Of Contents

Getting started playing fiddle. Getting ready to become a fiddle player ; Selecting the right instrument and accessories ; Tuning, rosining, and taking care of your fiddle -- Working with technique basics and fundamentals. Holding the fiddle and bow ; Building a musical bow stroke sound ; Working with the left hand -- Unlocking the keys to reading music. Understanding how to read music ; Keeping rhythm in a fiddle tune ;Starting easy with basic fiddle tunes ; Getting into trickier fiddlin' -- Working with the various fiddle styles. Developing the Irish fiddle style ; Scottish-style fiddling ; Fiddling to old-time music ; Learning bluegrass fiddle -- Taking fiddling to the next level. Shifting, vibrato, and double-stops ; Expanding your ability ; Improvising and playing electric fiddle -- The part of tens. Ten great fiddle players you need to hear ; (More than) Ten tips on finding the right teacher -- Appendix. Audio tracks and video clips

Target audience

adult

Classification