

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
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
Basic Fiddlers Philharmonic – Old-Time Fiddle Tunes Teacher's Score with CD is a valuable teaching resource that introduces beginning string players to traditional fiddle music. Part of Alfred's popular Fiddlers Philharmonic series, it provides educators with flexible material that develops technique, creativity, and ensemble skills.
Key Features:
• Teacher's score edition
• Part of Alfred's Fiddlers Philharmonic series
• Includes accompanying CD
• Features traditional old-time fiddle tunes
• Ideal for classroom and ensemble instruction
• Develops essential string-playing skills
• Encourages improvisation and creativity
• Suitable for mixed-ability groups
• Draws from diverse folk music traditions
• Excellent resource for teaching fiddle music and ensemble performance