Aly Bain: 50 Fiddle Solos (Instrumental Album)

This intermediate fiddle collection is designed for violinists, folk music students, and teachers seeking authentic Scottish repertoire for structured practice and performance. Ideal for home study, lessons, ensemble rehearsal, and recital preparation, it supports musical development through traditional styles and expressive melodic writing.

The book features fifty carefully selected fiddle solos representing the best of Scottish and Shetland fiddle music. Each piece is presented with clear notation and is supported by full piano accompaniment, allowing players to explore rhythmic lift, ornamentation, and stylistic phrasing. The collection reflects the musical voice of a renowned traditional fiddler and provides a broad survey of reels, jigs, hornpipes, marches, and airs.

This collection helps build confidence and technique while improving rhythm, reading, bow control, and stylistic awareness. Familiar traditional tunes motivate consistent practice and deepen musical expression, making this volume a dependable music teacher resource and a rewarding repertoire builder for advancing fiddle players.

Song List
The Newly Wed's Reel * Cameron Men's Polka No. 1 * Forbes Leith * Waiting for the Federals * Cataroni * Maple Sugar * The Galway Hornpipe * The Hawk * The Liverpool Hornpipe * Princess Beatrice * The Balkan Hills * If I Get a Bonnie Lass * Underhill * Herr Roloff's Farewell * Fram Apon Him * Da Aald Hill Grind * Jeannie Shoked the Bairn * Da Lerwick Lasses * Louis Waltz * The Scholar * The Laird of Drumblair * Da New Rigged Ship * Oo't Be East the Vong * Faery Reel * Da Bonnie Lass O Bekkahill * Mrs Jameson's Favourite * Deil Among the Tailors * The Flowers of Edinburgh * Crossing the Minch * Fairy Dance * Dean Brig of Edinburgh * Da Mirrie Boys O Greenland * La Grande Chaine * Lay Dee at Dee * The Trumpet Hornpipe * Maid Behind the Bar * and more.