Basic Fiddlers Philharmonic: Old-Time Fiddle Tunes by Andrew H. Dabczynski and Bob Phillips introduces beginning violists to 11 lively traditional fiddle tunes. Published by Alfred Music, each tune progresses from a simplified version to a more challenging arrangement, with backup parts and improvisation ideas that develop technique, rhythm, creativity, and ensemble confidence.

Key Features:

• 11 old-time American fiddle tunes

• Designed for beginning violists

• Basic and more advanced versions

• Includes backup parts and improvisation ideas

• Excellent for lessons, ensembles, and group playing

Technique for Advanced Players, Teachers Edition

Perfect for advanced orchestra or private studio

For students who are working in or have completed String Basics Book 3 or any level 3 method book

Introduces and reinforces all finger patterns across the entire fingerboard

Introduces and reinforces half position through upper positions, including shifting work

Features 12 major keys, 8 minor keys, and the chromatic scale

80 pages are filled with short exercises, scales, arpeggios, rounds, chorales & classical themes

Fingerboard charts for every instrument

Technique for Advanced Players for Double Bass

Perfect for advanced orchestra or private studio

For students who are working in or have completed String Basics Book 3 or any level 3 method book

Introduces and reinforces all finger patterns across the entire fingerboard

Introduces and reinforces half position through upper positions, including shifting work

Features 12 major keys, 8 minor keys, and the chromatic scale

80 pages are filled with short exercises, scales, arpeggios, rounds, chorales & classical themes

Fingerboard charts for every instrument

Easy Classical Themes – Instrumental Solos is an engaging collection of famous classical melodies arranged for beginning musicians. Complete with demonstration recordings, play-along tracks, piano accompaniments, and practice software, it provides an enjoyable introduction to the world's most beloved classical masterpieces.

Key Features:

• Classical favourites arranged for beginner-level players

• Suitable for Level 1 students

• Includes demonstration and play-along tracks

• Comes with PDF piano accompaniments

• Features Alfred's Tempo Changer Software

• Develops musical expression and technique

• Introduces famous composers and classical themes

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Encourages confident and enjoyable practice

• Excellent first classical repertoire collection

Basic Fiddlers Philharmonic – Old-Time Fiddle Tunes for Violin with CD is a fun and educational introduction to traditional fiddle music for beginning violinists. Part of Alfred's popular Fiddlers Philharmonic series, it combines enjoyable tunes with skill-building exercises that encourage creativity and ensemble playing.

Key Features:

• Part of Alfred's Fiddlers Philharmonic series

• Old-time fiddle tunes for violin

• Designed for beginning players

• Includes accompanying CD

• Develops essential violin skills

• Encourages improvisation and arranging

• Introduces traditional folk music styles

• Suitable for solo and group performance

• Allows mixed-ability students to play together

• Excellent resource for learning fiddle music and technique

Technique for Advanced String Players for Viola

Perfect for advanced orchestra or private studio

For students who are working in or have completed String Basics Book 3 or any level 3 method book

Introduces and reinforces all finger patterns across the entire fingerboard

Introduces and reinforces half position through upper positions, including shifting work

Features 12 major keys, 8 minor keys, and the chromatic scale

80 pages are filled with short exercises, scales, arpeggios, rounds, chorales & classical themes

Fingerboard charts for every instrument1000