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Old-Time Fiddling Across America [PDF ebook]

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A unique collection of 66 fiddle tunes illustrating the major regional styles found across America and Canada. This book contains rare vintage photographs, player’s biographical profiles, historical and performance notes, bowing indications, and information on cross-tunings and the American institution of fiddle contests. The authors have collaborated brilliantly on this labor of love to produce a definitive volume of tunes transcribed from recordings by many of the best fiddlers in North America. Exemplary tunes are included from the Northeast, Southeast and Western regions, plus various widespread ethnic styles including Cajun, Irish, Scandinavian, Klezmer, and Eastern European styles.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 184 ● ISBN 9781610654654 ● Publisher Mel Bay Music ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2586160 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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