Favourite Swedish Fiddle Tunes (Mel Bay)
$23.95
Favourite Swedish Fiddle Tunes by Tom Gilland, published by Mel Bay Publications, is a wonderful introduction to the rich traditions of Swedish folk music. Featuring authentic tunes in a variety of traditional dance styles, the collection encourages players to explore the expressive character and stylistic freedom of Scandinavian fiddle music.
Key Features:
• Published by Mel Bay Publications
• Compiled by Tom Gilland
• Authentic traditional Swedish fiddle tunes
• Features Polskas, Schottis, Engelska, marches, wedding tunes, and waltzes
• Optional second parts included for selected pieces
• English translations for every tune title
• Encourages authentic ornamentation and interpretation
• Suitable for developing and intermediate players
• Ideal for lessons, folk performances, and world music study
Favourite Swedish Fiddle Tunes (Mel Bay)
Discover the captivating traditions of Scandinavian folk music with Favourite Swedish Fiddle Tunes, composed and compiled by Tom Gilland and published by Mel Bay Publications. This engaging collection introduces violinists and fiddle players to the rich heritage of Swedish folk music through a carefully selected repertoire of authentic traditional tunes passed down through generations.
Swedish fiddle music has been shaped by centuries of cultural exchange with neighbouring countries, resulting in a fascinating variety of musical styles. This collection explores traditional dance forms, including the Polska, influenced by Polish dance music; the Schottis, derived from the Scottish schottische; the Engelska, inspired by English dance traditions; as well as the gånglåt (march), brudmarsch (wedding march), skänklåt (ceremonial wedding gift tune), and the graceful vals (waltz). As Swedish folk music has traditionally been passed down by ear, many tunes exist in numerous regional variations. To encourage authentic interpretation, the notation includes only essential ornamentation, allowing performers to add their own stylistic embellishments. Several pieces also include optional second parts for ensemble playing, and each tune is accompanied by an English translation of its title.
Ideal for developing and intermediate violinists, folk musicians, teachers, and enthusiasts of world music, this collection develops rhythmic precision, stylistic awareness, ornamentation, phrasing, and expressive playing while expanding the player's knowledge of Scandinavian musical traditions.
Key Features:
- Published by Mel Bay Publications
- Compiled and arranged by Tom Gilland
- Authentic collection of traditional Swedish fiddle tunes
- Introduces a variety of Swedish dance styles
- Includes Polskas, Schottis, Engelska, Gånglåtar, Brudmarscher, Skänklåtar, and Waltzes
- Minimal ornamentation encourages authentic personal interpretation.
- Optional second parts included for selected tunes
- English translations provided for every tune title
- Suitable for developing and intermediate violinists and fiddlers
- Excellent resource for world music study, lessons, recitals, and folk performances
Musical Benefits:
- Develops authentic Scandinavian fiddle style
- Improves rhythm, phrasing, and bow control
- Encourages stylistic ornamentation and interpretation
- Expands international folk music repertoire
- Builds confidence performing traditional world music
