The Fiddler Playalong Collection Book 2 for Violin (Boosey & Hawkes)
$59.95
The Fiddler Playalong Collection – Book 2 from Boosey & Hawkes is an exciting collection of traditional fiddle music from around the world. Complete with a professionally recorded CD, it explores authentic styles including Irish, Gypsy, Bluegrass, and Latin American music through flexible arrangements for soloists, duets, and ensembles.
Key Features:
• Published by Boosey & Hawkes
• Second volume of The Fiddler Playalong Collection
• Includes accompanying CD
• Features international fiddle styles
• Arrangements for solo, duet, or ensemble
• Optional piano, violin, or guitar accompaniment
• Suitable for developing and intermediate players
• Ideal for lessons, recitals, workshops, and performances
• Develops rhythm, phrasing, and stylistic awareness
The Fiddler Playalong Collection Book 2 for Violin (Boosey & Hawkes)
Explore the rich and colourful world of traditional fiddle music with The Fiddler Playalong Collection – Book 2, published by Boosey & Hawkes. This exciting collection takes violinists on a musical journey through a wide variety of international fiddle traditions, introducing authentic styles from Irish, Gypsy, Bluegrass, Latin American, and many other folk music cultures. Carefully arranged for violin, the collection encourages players to discover new musical traditions while developing stylistic versatility and expressive performance skills.
The accompanying CD reflects the remarkable diversity of the repertoire with professionally recorded backing tracks featuring authentic instrumental colours inspired by the Celtic nations, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Americas. The flexible arrangements may be performed as solo pieces, duets, or by larger ensembles, with optional piano, violin, or guitar accompaniment. Players may also choose to perform with or without the CD, making the collection suitable for individual practice, lessons, recitals, workshops, folk ensembles, and concerts.
Designed for developing and intermediate violinists, The Fiddler Playalong Collection – Book 2 helps strengthen rhythm, bow control, ornamentation, phrasing, and stylistic interpretation while providing an enjoyable introduction to the rich traditions of world fiddle music.
Key Features:
- Published by Boosey & Hawkes
- Second volume in The Fiddler Playalong Collection
- Features traditional fiddle music from around the world
- Includes accompanying CD
- Professional demonstration and backing tracks
- Arrangements for solo, duet, or larger ensemble performance
- Optional piano, violin, or guitar accompaniment
- Explores Irish, Gypsy, Bluegrass, Latin American, and other fiddle styles
- Suitable for developing and intermediate violinists
- Ideal for lessons, recitals, workshops, and folk performances
Musical Benefits:
- Develops stylistic versatility
- Improves rhythm and bow control
- Strengthens ornamentation and phrasing
- Expands knowledge of world fiddle traditions
- Builds confidence through authentic play-along performances
