Bibliograph

The Irish fiddle book, the art of traditional fiddle-playing, by Matt Cranitch

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The Irish fiddle book, the art of traditional fiddle-playing, by Matt Cranitch

resource.accompanyingMatter

discographyhistorical informationinstructional materialsbibliographytechnical information on music

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references, discography, and index

Form of composition

not applicablefolk music

Format of music

othernot applicable

Literary text for sound recordings

not applicable

Main title

The Irish fiddle book

Oclc number

70823947

Responsibility statement

by Matt Cranitch

Sub title

the art of traditional fiddle-playing

Summary

"This book explains and shows in detail the various techniques used by fiddle players in creating a traditional style of playing. All the information is presented in the context of the music itself, with numerous transcribed and recorded examples. For those unable to read music, a chapter on notation is included. Particular emphasis is given to bowing and ornamentation, with individual chapters devoted to Jigs, Slides, Polkas, Hornpipes, Airs and Reels. The book also attempts to convey something of the excitement felt in playing music, which has a large degree of improvisation, albeit within certain bounds. Includes demonstration CD"--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Music notation -- Getting started -- First tunes -- Jigs -- Slides and polkas -- Hornpipes -- Reels -- Airs -- Putting it all together

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