Learn to Play Irish Fiddle

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and extended play online audio set that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional fiddle music of Ireland

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and extended play online 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.

Review:

“At last ! a book that I can really relate to. Excellent course showing the fundamentals graduating to the more complex, I’m going to do it now, after buying just about every other book on the market and falling short , this is the business. I’m really excited and can’t emphasise how excellent this book is, and you do not need any prior knowledge of anything, reading music, how to hold fiddle / bow etc.”