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Fiddle Instruction

Learn how to play bluegrass fiddle with our great selection of fiddle instruction books, videos and DVD’s. Every title is discount priced and most ship the same day. Find the perfect fiddle instruction method for you to learn to play fiddle at PlayBetterBluegrass.com. The fiddle is very important in American folk, country and bluegrass music and has been popular for years. You can learn to play bluegrass fiddle today.

Fiddle Books

Find fiddle tab books for less at PlayBetterBluegrass.com. Every fiddle tablature and instruction book is discount priced and most ship the same day. Most fiddle books are written in standard notation rather than tablature. Tablature is a visual approach to playing the fiddle that tells you which strings to play and which fret to hold down with the bar. Due to the many limitations of tablature, nearly all fiddle books are written in standard notation.

Fiddle Books
Fiddle DVDs

Would you like to have a highly qualified fiddle instructor come right to your home for a private fiddle lesson? You can do just that with a fiddle lesson DVD. A DVD is a great way to take a fiddle lesson as you can freeze, replay and fast forward through various sections. A fiddle lesson on DVD costs much less than lessons with an instructor and you can view it many times over. Why don't you get started on fiddle today?

Fiddle DVDs
Fiddle Videos

A fiddle is just a violin that is set up and played in a different style than a classical violinist would play. You can learn to play bluegrass fiddle with a lesson video from Lakes Music and PlayBetterBluegrass.com. A fiddle video is a great way to take a lesson because since you can replay or freeze difficult concepts. It's hard to do that with a live instructor, especially after the lesson is over. A fiddler video costs much less than lessons, so you can get started right now!

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Irish Fiddle Bundle Pack
Irish Fiddle Bundle Pack
Includes 20 Irish Fiddle Tunes (Book/CD) and Learn to Play Irish Fiddle (DVD) Series: Homespun Tapes Publisher: Homespun Format: Book & CD & DVD Package Artist: Kevin Burke
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The American Fiddle Method Vol. 1
The American Fiddle Method Vol. 1
Destined to become a classic, this method provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on many years of teaching experience, the author introduces the concepts and techniques that yields solid results. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The book includes a downloadable CD which you access from Mel Bay's website.
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Deluxe Fiddling Method - Book/CD/DVD
Deluxe Fiddling Method - Book/CD/DVD
For E-Book $19.99 Click Buy Deluxe Fiddling Method E-Book Now
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You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling
You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling
With You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling, veteran Mel Bay author, Craig Duncan, has produced an excellent book for the beginning fiddler. Its 36 lessons teach basic techniques through specific exercises and traditional fiddle tunes.
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Children's  Fiddling Method Vol. 1
Children's Fiddling Method Vol. 1
As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children. Students raised in the Suzuki tradition will immediately take to the method, concepts, and techniques used in this book and CD.
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A Guide to American Fiddling
A Guide to American Fiddling
A Guide to American Fiddling exposes serious students of the violin to the technical nuances of traditional Old Time fiddling. In this book, violinist/fiddler Andrew Carlson provides a detailed technical analysis of Missouri-style fiddling, focusing primarily on the use of the bow.
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Beginning Old Time Fiddle
Beginning Old Time Fiddle
More than 40 tunes for the absolute beginner and detailed sections on how to hold the bow, bow movement, positions. Includes tunes in the styles of J.P. Fraley, Gaither Carlton, and Kenny Hall for the intermediate and advanced player.
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Teach Yourself Bluegrass Fiddle
Teach Yourself Bluegrass Fiddle
Teach yourself authentic bluegrass, with clear instructions from a professional. Covers the basics, bowing and left-handed techniques and solo backup. A section also includes personal advice on performance. Plus a complete section of the best bluegrass songs and tunes to learn from. B/w photos.
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Southern Mountain Fiddle
Southern Mountain Fiddle
A great way to learn and play Southern Mountain music! The CD recording included with this book is entitled 'Southern Mountain Classics'. It includes the true classics of old-time mountain music played on clawhammer banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer, guiar, bass and buckdancing.
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Complete Irish Fiddle Player
Complete Irish Fiddle Player
This is not a book for the absolute beginner. Written for the literary as much as the musical connoisseur. Having the ability to read music will enable you to follow the bowing patterns and left-hand techniques which the author feels are crucial in grasping the playing style.
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Bluegrass Fiddle Styles
Bluegrass Fiddle Styles
The most complete bluegrass fiddle book ever published. Authentic transcriptions of bluegrass breaks in the styles of 25 major players, including Eck Robertson, Fiddin' Arthur Smith, Chubby Wise, Vassar Clements, and Kenny Baker.
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Hot Licks For Bluegrass Fiddle
Hot Licks For Bluegrass Fiddle
Over 450 authentic bluegrass licks and how to apply them to create your own solos, fills, and backup. Special sections on riffs using double stops, riffs using upper positions, and different ways of playing Orange Blossom Special.
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Learning Bluegrass Fiddle - 2 DVD's
Learning Bluegrass Fiddle - 2 DVD's
Complete two-DVD series. Kenny Kosek's DVD's on bluegrass, country, western swing and old-time fiddle are easy, student-friendly beginner lessons. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!
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Murphy Method Beginning Fiddle 1 DVD
Murphy Method Beginning Fiddle 1 DVD
Now on DVD! Beginning Fiddle Volume 1: For those of you who have never played fiddle. The 8 lessons include tuning, holding the fiddle and bow properly, and 6 complete tunes. Every note explained, every bow stroke explained. No Tab. Includes Cripple Creek, Cotton-Eyed Joe, Sally Goodwin, Old Joe Clark, Boil Them Cabbage, Amazing Grace. (2 hours) Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!
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Bluegrass Fiddle Boot Camp - 2 DVD's
Bluegrass Fiddle Boot Camp - 2 DVD's
Here is a complete course in which Stacy Phillips unlocks the secrets of playing authentic bluegrass fiddle. These lessons are aimed mainly at basic players. Stacy provides in-depth, detailed advice on all aspects of fiddling, including bowing, slurs, double stops, slides, bowing patterns, etc. 2-DVD SET� LEVEL 2 Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!
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Fiddle Camp - Back to Basics
Fiddle Camp - Back to Basics
Mark O'Connor's Fiddle Camps attract students from all over the world, and this DVD puts you in a center seat for his Back to Basics class. He focuses on development of ear training and essential fiddle techniques, and analyzes three songs with phrase-by-phrase breakdowns: Cotton Pickin' Blues - Fisher's Hornpipe - Skater's Waltz. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!
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Bluegrass Fiddle
Bluegrass Fiddle
Classically trained bluegrass virtuoso Richard Greene covers a fascinating array of musical ideas, exercises and instrumental examples on this one-of-a-kind fiddle lesson. 85-MIN. DVD - INCLUDES MUSIC - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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Beginning Bluegrass Country Fiddle
Beginning Bluegrass Country Fiddle
If any instrument needs a VISUAL LESSON, it's the FIDDLE! Although it's a lot of fun, the fiddle is more difficult in the beginning than any other instrument. This lesson is designed to start you off on the right foot, with hints that will make your progress FAST and PAINLESS! Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!
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Fiddle For Kids - 2 DVD Set
Fiddle For Kids - 2 DVD Set
Complete 2 DVD set for kids!. Includes tuning, bowing, hand position, posture, finding the right size fiddle, building a repertoire and more. Each tune is broken down into small, easy-to-grasp sections. 110 minutes total. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!
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Learn To Play Old Time Fiddle 2 DVD Set
Learn To Play Old Time Fiddle 2 DVD Set
Complete 2 DVD set by Brad Leftwich, one of the foremost old-time fiddlers in the United States. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!
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Fiddling My Way - Kenny Baker
Fiddling My Way - Kenny Baker
Close-ups of fingering and bowing study make learning Kenny's style easy! Kenny covers ten of his most-requested tunes, including Jerusalem Ridge; Windy City; Festival Waltz; First Day in Town; and Grassy Fiddle Blues. Booklet of transcribed solos included.
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