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

Got Those Position Blues for Violin by Huws Jones offers a fun and effective way for violinists to develop position-playing skills. Through engaging musical pieces, students learn to shift confidently, improve intonation, and become more comfortable playing beyond first position.

Key Features:

• Written by Huws Jones

• Develops shifting and position-playing skills

• Improves intonation and fingerboard confidence

• Helps students progress beyond first position

• Uses enjoyable musical repertoire

• Encourages smooth position changes

• Ideal for developing violinists

• Excellent teaching and study resource

• Combines technique with musical enjoyment

• Supports confident violin playing across the fingerboard

Complete Country Fiddler is a practical and comprehensive introduction to traditional country fiddle playing. Published by Mel Bay Publications, this instructional book includes a CD and provides everything needed to begin exploring authentic country fiddle styles and techniques.

Key Features:

• Complete country fiddle instruction method

• Published by Mel Bay Publications

• Includes accompanying CD

• Teaches authentic country fiddle techniques

• Covers bowing patterns and double stops

• Encourages improvisation and creativity

• Suitable for violinists and fiddlers

• Ideal for self-study and lessons

• Introduces traditional country fiddle repertoire

• Excellent resource for developing country fiddle skills

A dazzling recital favorite by William Kroll, Banjo and Fiddle combines rhythmic sparkle with virtuosic brilliance. This Schirmer edition is ideal for advanced performance and encores.

Key Features:

• High-energy showpiece

• Technically demanding violin writing

• Ideal for recital and encore

• Schirmer edition

Scottish Fire for Violin is an exciting collection of Scottish fiddle music that showcases the energy, beauty, and tradition of Scotland's folk heritage. Published by Mel Bay Publications, it provides violinists with engaging repertoire inspired by authentic Scottish styles.

Key Features:

• Published by Mel Bay Publications

• Scottish fiddle music for violin

• Features reels, strathspeys, and traditional airs

• Develops rhythm, bowing, and stylistic skills

• Encourages expressive and confident playing

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Introduces Scottish musical traditions

• Excellent Celtic-inspired repertoire

• Perfect for fiddle and folk music enthusiasts

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

The Violinist's Wedding Album is a beautifully curated collection of timeless wedding favourites arranged for violin and piano. Published by Latham Music Enterprises, it features many of the most requested and beloved pieces for wedding ceremonies and special occasions.

Key Features:

• Published by Latham Music Enterprises

• Wedding music for violin and piano

• Includes classical, sacred, and ceremonial favourites

• Suitable for weddings, church services, and recitals

• Features works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and more

• Ideal for professional and advancing violinists

• Provides music for processionals and recessionals

• Elegant and versatile performance repertoire

• Essential collection for wedding musicians

• Timeless classical masterpieces in one volume

A Guide to American Fiddling by Andrew A. Carlson is an excellent resource for violinists seeking to learn authentic American Old-Time fiddle techniques. Featuring technical instruction, historical background, authentic bowing patterns, and traditional tunes, it bridges the gap between classical violin playing and traditional fiddling.

Key Features:

• Written by Andrew A. Carlson

• Guide to American Old-Time fiddling

• Focuses on Missouri-style fiddle technique

• Detailed bowing instruction

• Compares classical and traditional fiddle styles

• Includes historical background

• Features 23 traditional tunes

• Authentic bowing indications included

• Includes CD and online audio recordings

• Ideal for violinists exploring traditional American fiddle music