Violin Solos on Early American Hymn Tunes

Craig Duncan

Mar 2011 · Mel Bay Publications

About this eBook

This book presents 18 solos with piano accompaniment from the early American shaped-note tradition. Includes many well-known favorites: Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy; O Thou Son of David; Farewell, My Dear Brethren; All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name; Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken; Ye Souls Who Are Bound Unto Canaan; Brethren, We Have Met to Worship; Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken; Hark! The Jubilee Is Sounding; Amazing Grace; On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand; My Shepherd Will Supply My Need; Come Ye Sinners; Rock of Ages; When I Can Read My Title Clear; Farewell, Vain World; Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing; and What Wondrous Love Is This?

About the author

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.