The Fiddler's Fakebook - The Ultimate Sourcebook for the Traditional Fiddler | Violin Fiddle Songbook | 500 Jigs Reels Hornpipes | Folk and Americana Sheet Music for Fiddlers and Violinists

by David Brody (Arranger)

(Music Sales America). This book has become the industry standard for fiddlers due to its comprehensive amount of instruction and great songs that it packs into one convenient collection. Contains nearly 500 jigs, reels, rags, and hornpipes from all the major fiddling traditions. It also includes extensive information on regional styles, bowing, ornamentation, and even record companies that specialize in folk and fiddle music. It also includes an exhaustive discography as well as a standard song index along with an index of "alternate titles" that some of the songs may be recognized as. The enormous wealth of material in the Fiddler's Fakebook makes it more than a reference book to be left on the shelf. You will find it helpful in any playing situation from a square dance to an informal gathering of friends. Songs Another Jig Will Do * Apple Blossom * Arkansas Traveler * Bill Cheatham * Bitter Creek * Bonnie Kate * Cotton-Eyed Joe * Cripple Creek * Fiddler's Dream * Fisher's Hornpipe * Flop-Eared Mule * Flowers of Edinburgh * The Girl That Broke My Heart * The Irish Washerwoman * Magpie * Old Joe Clark * Stoney Creek * Woodchopper's Reel * and more.

Genres: Music

304 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1983

About the author

David^Brody, historian.

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Reviews

[Joan deVastey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book may have literally opened up an avenue of enjoyment in learning to play the violin. The songs are lovely. The songs are somewhat challenging, but easily mastered with a modicum of practice and patience. I really recommend this to any violinist or violist.

[Dracostellarum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of different tunes from different styles of fiddling, plus explanations of common types of ornamentation in fiddle tunes. Has tunes that range from easy to really fricking difficult and also lists recordings for each tune. A very good reference.