Learn to play the fiddle? Easy.

Learn to play the fiddle? Easy.

Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with this easy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all! 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. This title also features companion audio tracks and instructional video clips hosted online at Dummies.com to help further enhance your skills.

The fiddle is a popular instrument across many continents, and is a favorite for many because it is small and portable. Playing the fiddle can expose you to a range of musical styles from all over the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Celtic/Cape Breton, country, folk, bluegrass, and more. Plus, if you're already a violin player, you'll impress yourself and fellow musicians as you unlock your instrument to open up a whole new world of sounds.

• Learn fiddle techniques and fundamentals
• Select, tune, and care for your fiddle
• Join the folk instrument movement and master the fiddle

• Play fiddle music from all over the world

  Whether you're a complete beginner or a violin player looking to branch out and try something new, Fiddle For Dummies will have you fit as a fiddle in no time.

  Autorentext
  Michael Sanchez has played fiddle in many country music bands, as well as playing fiddle for the Medora Musical, a well-known and popular show held each year in North Dakota. He is CEO and creator of Violin Tutor Pro (www.violintutorpro.com) and is CEO of Superior Violins (www.superiorviolins.com).

  Klappentext

  Learn to play the fiddle? Easy. Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with this easy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all! 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. This title also features companion audio tracks and instructional video clips hosted online at Dummies.com to help further enhance your skills. The fiddle is a popular instrument across many continents, and is a favorite for many because it is small and portable. Playing the fiddle can expose you to a range of musical styles from all over the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Celtic/Cape Breton, country, folk, bluegrass, and more. Plus, if you're already a violin player, you'll impress yourself and fellow musicians as you unlock your instrument to open up a whole new world of sounds. Learn fiddle techniques and fundamentals Select, tune, and care for your fiddle Join the folk instrument movement and master the fiddle Play fiddle music from all over the world Whether you're a complete beginner or a violin player looking to branch out and try something new, Fiddle For Dummies will have you fit as a fiddle in no time.

  Zusammenfassung
  Learn to play the fiddle? Easy.

  Inhalt
  Introduction 1

  Part I: Getting Started Playing Fiddle 7

  Chapter 1: Getting Ready to Become a Fiddle Player 9

  Chapter 2: Selecting the Right Instrument and Accessories 21

  Chapter 3: Tuning, Rosining, and Taking Care of Your Fiddle 39

  Part II: Working with Technique Basics and Fundamentals 63

  Chapter 4: Holding the Fiddle and Bow 65

  Chapter 5: Building a Musical Bow Stroke Sound 81

  Chapter 6: Working with the Left Hand 105

  Part III: Unlocking the Keys to Reading Music 121

  Chapter 7: Understanding How to Read Music 123

  Chapter 8: Keeping Rhythm in a Fiddle Tune 141

  Chapter 9: Starting Easy with Basic Fiddle Tunes 161

  Chapter 10: Getting into Trickier Fiddlin' 173

  Part IV: Working with the Various Fiddle Styles 185

  Chapter 11: Developing the Irish Fiddle Style 187

  Chapter 12: Scottish-Style Fiddling 205

  Chapter 13: Fiddling to Old-T ime Music 219

  Chapter 14: Learning Bluegrass Fiddle 237

  Part V: Taking Fiddling to the Next Level 249

  Chapter 15: Shifting, Vibrato, and Double-Stops 251

  Chapter 16: Expanding Your Ability 271

  Chapter 17: Improvising and Playing Electric Fiddle 283

  Part VI: The Part of Tens 297

  Chapter 18: Ten Great Fiddle Players You Need to Hear 299

  Chapter 19: (More Than) Ten Tips on Finding the Right Teacher 305

  Appendix: Audio Tracks and Video Clips 313

  Index 319