Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and two CD set that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional fiddle music of Ireland, going right from the basics of how to hold and make the first sounds on the instrument - through specially composed, manageable tunes in the Irish style - right up to playing traditional reels, jigs and other dance tunes from the traditional repertoire (the specially composed tunes bridge the gap between the basics and the traditional music). Embellishmentsand techniques that make good Irish fiddle playing so infectious, such as rolls, cuts, triplets andslides are gradually introduced. The student will also become familiar with some of the more advanced ideas concerning playing Irish traditional music such as variations and dynamics - subjects whichare covered in greater detail in Irish Fiddle Playing: A Guide for the Serious Player book/CD sets by the same author. Useful appendices and a cross-referenced glossary are also included. The accompanying CDs contain all the tunes in the book (played at a slow tempo) plus many exercises. There isNO NEED FOR ANY PRIOR MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE in order to use this book. Each aspect of playing and theory is covered in an accessible and manageable way. Contents: Introduction The Five Sections of This Book SECTION 1 The Fiddle The Bow Other Optional Accessories Holding the Fiddle Holding the Bow Making a Sound Tuning your Fiddle Reading and Playing Music – First Steps The Bowing Hand The Fingering Hand More on Reading Music SECTION 2 First Tunes One-Finger Polka #1 One-Finger Polka #2 One-Finger Polka #3 Focus Point: Key Signatures One-Finger Jig Two-Finger Jig #1 Two-Finger Jig #2 Two-Finger Jig #3 Focus Point: Slurred Bowing 1 Oh! Those Britches Full of Stitches Focus Point: Slurred Bowing 2 Hornpipe Reel Reel of Slurs #1 Reel ofSlurs #2 SECTION 3 Focus Point: Dynamics The Geese in the Bog Old John’s Jig The Bottle of Brandy John Ryan’s Polka A Kerry Polka The Dusty Miller The Jolly Beg...
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : Cotswolds Rare Books, OXFORDSHIRE, Royaume-Uni
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