"The Fiddle Book" is a treasure trove of information spanning the whole range of fiddle playing, from the spike fiddles of Africa and Asia to the Chinese Erhu, the fabulous Indian Sarangi and the mysterious Norwegian Hardingfele. It looks in detail at the most commonly played styles among today's fi[...]
Jazz is one of the biggest challenges a violinst can face, with the thought of improvisation likely to strike fear into the heart of even the best classical player. This book demystifies the process, taking you step by step through everything you need to know about playing jazz violin. The work of p[...]
An Introduction to Folk Styles Technique and Improvisation. The author of Exploring Jazz Violin ED 13351 and Discovering Rock Violin ED 13459, Chris Haigh returns with Exploring Folk Fiddle, a practical, down to earth, and in-depth tutor book covering all aspects of folk violin technique. The book i[...]
(Schott). Here is a practical, in-depth instruction book covering all aspects of pop, folk and rock violin technique. Over 150 different rock violinists are referred to in detail covering a range of styles including blues, folk rock, country rock, progressive rock, jazz rock and heavy metal. This bo[...]