The Fiddler's Fakebook - The Ultimate Sourcebook for the Traditional Fiddler | Violin Fiddle Songbook | 500 Jigs Reels Hornpipes | Folk and Americana Sheet Music for Fiddlers and Violinists - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825602386 ISBN 13: 9780825602382

Publisher: Oak Publications, 1992

Synopsis

A Comprehensive Guide for Traditional Fiddlers. * The Fiddler's Fakebook: The Ultimate Sourcebook for the Traditional Fiddler is the definitive reference book for both beginner and advanced fiddlers. This violin and fiddle songbook contains nearly 500 traditional tunes, including jigs, reels, rags, and hornpipes from a wide range of fiddling traditions. Whether you’re preparing for a square dance, jam session, or simply enjoying fiddle music with friends, this collection is an invaluable resource for any fiddler or violinist. * * Perfect for All Skill Levels. * Arranged with lead melodies, chord names, instructional text, and performance notes, this book is designed for players of various skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. With clear notations and tips on bowing, ornamentation, and regional styles, musicians will find it easy to play their favorite traditional tunes and add their unique flair to each performance. * * Extensive Information and Resources. * The Fiddler's Fakebook doesn’t just provide sheet music. It offers an extensive discography of fiddle recordings and a wealth of information about the fiddling world. The book also features an index of songs and their alternate titles, ensuring that even the most obscure pieces are easy to find. Whether you’re looking for a specific version of a tune or need tips on regional fiddling styles, this book has it all. * * * * Songs Included: * Another Jig Will Do * Apple Blossom * Arkansas Traveler * Bill Cheatham * Bitter Creek * Bonnie Kate * Cotton-Eyed Joe * Cripple Creek * Fiddler's Dream * Fisher's Hornpipe * Flop-Eared Mule * Flowers of Edinburgh * The Girl That Broke My Heart * The Irish Washerwoman * Magpie * Old Joe Clark * Stoney Creek * Woodchopper's Reel * and more.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The enormous wealth of material in the Fiddler's Fakebook makes it more than a reference book to be left on the shelf. You will find it helpful in any playing situation--from a square dance to an informal gathering of friends. You can study it page by page learning those tunes that particularly strike your fancy. But perhaps most importantly, you can have a great deal of fun just sitting down and playing through these remarkable monuments to the traditional musician's art.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oak Publications
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0825602386
• ISBN 13: 9780825602382
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304