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PublisherIndependently Published

ISBN-101676368450

ISBN-139781676368458

eBay Product ID (ePID)4038408863

Product Key Features

Book TitleFiddle Studio Book 1 : Fiddling for the Complete Beginner

Number of Pages93 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGenres & Styles / Folk & Traditional

Publication Year2019

GenreMusic

AuthorMegan Beller

Book SeriesFiddle Studio Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisIt's never too late to start fiddling! Learn the fiddle from scratch from setting up to play and holding the instrument to playing easy tunes. In this book Megan Beller, the founder of Fiddle Studio, takes the tunes and techniques from a whole year of fiddle lessons and puts it all in one place. It's the information you need to start with no experience, and you can reference it again and again. Megan covers the common questions and concerns and answers with her expert perspective from 25 years of teaching. The 30 fiddle tunes are organized in an intuitive order that builds new skills one at a time. Each tune is presented first with fingerings and strings, and then in standard notation with chords. You do not need to read music to learn the tunes in this book! Book 1 topics : fiddle, bow, accessories, tapes, rosin, tuning, bowgrip, set up, hand position, bowing, reading, high and low fingers, tension, the pinky, highway, hitting the right string, playing by ear, singing, string care, listening, playlists, the mirror, mutes, finger care, slow practice, writing in, teacher ears, breaks, playing with others, sessions per week, and planning practice. Book 1 scales and tunes : A major: Boil Them Cabbage Down, Jenny's Gone to Linton, Steamboat Quickstep, Speed the Plow, Britches Full of Stitches, Jessica's Polka. A Major Modal: Old Joe Clark, Sandy Boys, June Apple. D Major: Angeline the Baker, Julianne Johnson, Daniel of the Sun, Sean Ryan's Polka, Off She Goes. A minor: The Bear Dance, Star of the County Down, Griffin Road, Hommage Led Zepplin, Frosty Morning. G Major: Mari's Wedding, Golden Slippers, Rakes of Mallow, Rebel Raid. D Major Modal: Bill Harte's Jig.In E minor: The Dancing Bear, The Butterfly, Drowsy Maggie. Plus Margaret's Waltz, St. Antoine's Reel, and All the Rage. For teachers: Megan brings a unique perspective from studying classical violin and music education at Eastman, Suzuki training, and growing up fiddling. If you teach violin and are looking for authentic fiddle tunes your students will love this book has all the tunes you need for students in Suzuki Book 1 and 2. If you are a fiddle teacher looking for a classical perspective for your students this book covers topics in depth such as bow grip, left wrist, gear, and practicing., Learn to play the fiddle from scratch with Megan Beller and Fiddle Studio! With no prior musical experience you can learn traditional fiddle, play music you enjoy, and develop a fun and rewarding new skill. All of the topics Megan covers in her beginning fiddle lessons are included here with detailed information and advice. Megan teaches her favorite starting tunes and gives answers to the questions she hears from beginners, from how much rosin to put on your bow to the easiest way to keep your fiddle in tune. * Purchase your first fiddle and bow * Set up your instrument for ease and enjoyment * Learn by ear or with note reading * Get hooked on fun and easy fiddle tunes * Learn proper technique for a great sound * Avoid common hang-ups and set-backs * Plan a solid practicing routine * Stay on track to succeed Megan Beller's experience includes: * 20 years of teaching private and group violin and fiddle classes * Professional recordings and performances on the fiddle * Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance and music education from the Eastman School of Music * Dozens of professional and amateur fiddlers among her former student, It's never too late to start fiddling! Updated in 2025, the second edition of Fiddle Studio Book 1 fixes errors, updates links and product info, and adds even more easy, beginner fiddle tunes. Learn the fiddle from scratch from setting up to play and holding the instrument to playing easy tunes. In this book Megan Beller, the founder of Fiddle Studio, takes the tunes and techniques from a whole year of fiddle lessons and puts it all in one place. It's the information you need to start with no experience, and you can reference it again and again. Megan covers the common questions and concerns and answers with her expert perspective from 25 years of teaching. Over 30 fiddle tunes are organized in an intuitive order that builds new skills one at a time. Each tune is presented first with fingerings and strings, and then in standard notation with chords. You do not need to read music to learn the tunes in this book! Book 1 topics (links and prices updated in 2nd edition): fiddle, bow, accessories, tapes, rosin, tuning, bowgrip, set up, hand position, bowing, reading, high and low fingers, tension, the pinky, highway, hitting the right string, playing by ear, singing, string care, listening, playlists, the mirror, mutes, finger care, slow practice, writing in, teacher ears, breaks, playing with others, sessions per week, and planning practice. Book 1 scales and tunes (tunes updated 2nd edition): A major: Boil Them Cabbage Down, Cripple Creek in A, Britches Full of Stitches, Candy Girl, Steamboat Quickstep, Jenny's Gone to Linton, Speed the Plow, Jessica's Polka, Margaret's Waltz A Major Modal: Old Joe Clark, Sandy Boys, June Apple D Major: Kerry Polka, Angeline the Baker, Spotted Pony, Julianne Johnson, Daniel of the Sun, John Ryan's Polka, Off She Goes A minor: The Bear Dance, Star of the County Down, Griffin Road, Hommage Led Zepplin, Frosty Morning G Major: Mari's Wedding, Golden Slippers, Rakes of Mallow, Rebel Raid D Major Modal: Bill Harte's Jig E minor: The Wren, The Dancing Bear, The Butterfly, Drowsy Maggie Plus: St. Antoine's Reel, and All the Rage For teachers: Megan brings a unique perspective from studying classical violin and music education at Eastman, Suzuki training, and growing up fiddling. If you teach violin and are looking for authentic fiddle tunes your students will love, this book has all the tunes you need for students in Suzuki Book 1 and 2. If you are a fiddle teacher looking for a classical perspective for your students, this book covers topics in depth such as bow grip, left wrist, gear, and practicing.