100 Christmas Carols and Hymns for Violin and Guitar: with Suggested Chordal Accompaniment

Craig Duncan

jul 2018 · Mel Bay Publications

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 Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event.

This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for violin solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the violin. The author has also indicated whether the guitarist should use fingerstyle or strum accompaniment.

The music in this book spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used as preludes or offertories throughout the various seasons in the church year.

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Craig Duncan, a member of the North American Fiddler's Hall of Fame and Who's Who in Music and Musicians has been the featured instrumentalist on over ninety record albums, with sales in excess of five million copies. His music has been heard on TV shows Malcolm in the Middle and The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as on programs on A&E, Biography, BET, PBS, History and other cable channels. He has produced numerous recordings for the gift shop market in a variety of musical styles. He is also recognized internationally for his many books and arrangements of fiddle and violin music published by Mel Bay Publications. He has recorded for artists including Randy Travis, Billy Dean, Kathy Mattea, Charlie McCoy and Roy Clark. He also performed as a musician on the Grand Ole Opry for 2 years and has worked live shows with many artists. Performing live is a big part of his love for music. His musical groups have performed throughout the country for a wide array of clients as well as making several tours of Scotland and Japan.