The Scots Fiddle: Tunes, Tales & Traditions of the North-East

The Scots Fiddle: Tunes, Tales & Traditions of the North-East & Central Highlands

The first of a three-volume extended edition of "The Scots Fiddle", this text combines an extensive collection of traditional fiddle music (over 160 tunes) with background narratives and anecdotes on the history, legends and traditions associated with the music, and biographical sketches on composers and song-writers, and instruction on playing, through the provision of bowings and finger-board positions. The book is also illustrated throughout with steel engravings. The music provided includes slow airs, pastorals, strathspeys, reels, jigs, hornpipes and marches, tunes from the 18th and 19th centuries as well as new compositions.
Country USA
Brand JAZZ
Manufacturer Interlink Pub Group Inc
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber music, archival etchings
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781897784860
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

The Scots Fiddle: Tunes, Tales & Traditions of the North-East & Central Highlands