Children's Fiddling Method Volume 2

Carol Ann Wheeler

abr 2016 · Mel Bay Publications

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This volume builds on the techniques explained in Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1. While created with children in mind, this book is equally well suited for adults, violinists, and string teachers. What sets this method apart from others is that the tunes will first be played slowly, unaccompanied, so that you can hear the notes and how the tune goes. Then, an arrangement follows which is more up to tempo with backup. All of the tunes will be broken down into parts for easier learning, and new fiddling techniques will be explained as they are introduced. Often, different versions will be offered for the same tune, providing variety and a way to learn more concepts, skills, and ideas that can be used in other tunes. The goal is to play along with the included online audio. Special features of this volume are some optional twin fiddle parts and tips on twin fiddling. These pieces are great for teachers to use with students or for students to play with friends. Includes access to an extended length online audio recording.

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Carol Ann Wheeler has an extensive background of over 20 years as a violinist, orchestral member, and string teacher for public and private schools. She has always been fascinated by the sound of the fiddle. In 1974 she began to study and learn how to play old-time fiddle. Intrigued by different styles of fiddling, she became a collector and performer of several: old-time, Texas, trick and show fiddling, cross tunes, Canadian, Scottish, and Irish to list some of the styles she enjoys. Since 1974 she has produced five fiddle albums and has been a contest fiddler, judge, and fiddle workshop teacher. She has performed for ten years through Young Audiences of Oregon and Washington and has traveled and performed in Japan, Canada, and Scotland, as well as the U.S. Ms. Wheeler taught her own two children (who both became champion fiddlers) how to play fiddle, starting them at very young ages. Her home contains over 200 fiddle-contest trophies, plaques, etc. Through her fiddle workshops, albums, and performances, she has taught and perpetuated fiddle music to thousands. She and her students have won numerous times on the state, regional, and national levels. As announcer, Harry Reeves said at the National Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Idaho, "You name it, she's won it!" Ms. Wheeler is known for being an energetic and enthusiastic performer and for teaching not just notes, but technique and style as well. She is thrilled to be able to teach and perpetuate the art of old-time fiddling to an even larger scope of people through Mel Bay Publications.