Expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling for the FiddlePal Explore Series. April is among the busiest fiddlers in Canada. Her inspired fans have long clamored for her instruction.
This highly anticipated beginning to intermediate-level book explores Canada's rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian, French Canadian, Cape Breton and Metis. More than just a collection of great tunes, this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, schottisches, airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations using the skills in the book. The play-along audio accompanying the book is great listening. An outstanding book. Includes access to online audio.
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Foreword
An Overview of Canadian Fiddle Styles
Types of Canadian Fiddle Tunes
Canadian Style Variations
Ten Tunes—Ten Ornaments
On the Road to Boston
Good Neighbour Waltz
Andy's Jig
Whalen's Breakdown
Hi-Lo Schottische
Heel Toe Polka
Waltz Quadrille
Jonah's First Change
By the Fireside
Maggie Cameron's
Seven Step
Londonderry Hornpipe
Walking Up Town
Memories of Father Charles MacDonald
Silver and Gold Two-Step
The Old Red Barn
Valse Clog
Swamplake Breakdown
Black Velvet Waltz
Old French
King of the Fairies
Patronella
Joys of Wedlock
Minstrel's Fancy
Arcand-saw Traveler
Birch Hills Waltz
Little Burnt Potato
le Bonhomme et la Bonne Femme
Constructing a Medley
Exciting Endings
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