Fiddle From Scratch: An Un-Shuffled Guide for the Bowless!

By Dan Levenson

This book and accompanying audio are an excellent introduction to the fiddle andold-time music. The lessons are designed to help the reader develop a solidfoundation on the instrument. The book employs a practical teaching style, rather than traditional methods and conventions. A brief history of the fiddle is presented first, followed by a visual overview of the instrument, basic technique and playing style. Twelve jam session tunes are included, along with a commentary on jam session etiquette and an extensive discography of suggested recordings. Theaudio includes slow and up-to-speed versions of all the exercises and tunes. Includes access to extensive online audio

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786697679
• ISBN13: 9780786697670
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"