Learn to Play Irish Fiddle

Name: Learn to Play Irish Fiddle
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Philip John Berthoud

Feb 2011 · Mel Bay Publications

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About this eBook

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and audio 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). Embellishments and techniques that make good Irish fiddle playing so infectious, such as rolls, cuts, triplets and slides 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 which are covered in greater detail in 'Irish Fiddle Playing: A Guide for the Serious Player' book/audio sets by the same author. Useful appendices and a cross-referenced glossary are also included.

The accompanying audio contain all the tunes in the book (played at a slow tempo) plus many exercises.

There is NO 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.

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5.0

5 reviews

A Google user

20 June 2016

If you preview the book before buying, the CD download page will show up at the front of the book

About the author

Born in Zimbabwe in 1966 and self-taught as a guitarist, fiddler and mandolinist, Philip John Berthoud has been a professional musician for most of his adult life. He is best known as a music journalist, performer and teacher of folk, rock, pop, jazz, classical, and flamenco styles. Noted for his ability to come up with fresh musical concepts, he has written numerous methods and anthologies for Mel Bay Publications. Phil lives with his wife and two children in South Devon in the United Kingdom.

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