{"product_id":"basic-fiddlers-philharmonic-celtic-fiddle-viola","title":"Basic Fiddlers Philharmonic - Celtic Fiddle Tunes - Viola Book - by Dabczynski \u0026 Phillips - Alfred Publishing","description":"\u003cbig\u003e\u003cb\u003eCeltic Fiddle Tunes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e from Basic Fiddlers Philharmonic\u003cbr\u003eby Andrew H. Dabczynski \u0026amp; Bob Phillips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlfred's \u003ci\u003eFiddler's Philharmonic\u003c\/i\u003e series has developed out of a love for fiddle music in all its many forms and styles. \u003ci\u003eBasic Fiddlers Philharmonic: Celtic Fiddle Tunes\u003c\/i\u003e presents a set of tunes that sound great with beginning string players. These \u003ci\u003eCeltic Fiddle Tunes\u003c\/i\u003e have roots in Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish-American folk music, as well 19th Century popular music. They often can be sung with fun and easy words. With \u003ci\u003eBasic Fiddlers Philharmonic: Celtic Fiddle Tunes\u003c\/i\u003e, beginning string players will develop critical string-playing skills, and also learn how to improvise, arrange, and create satisfying musical presentations both alone and with friends. Students with various levels of ability can learn the tunes and play them together using the unique and effective \u003ci\u003eFiddlers Philharmonic\u003c\/i\u003e format. Students can play along with the recording.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing some historical background, each tune is presented in a basic, simplified version intended for the beginning player. Where appropriate, words are provided so students can sing along. A more advanced version of the tune appears next, with some musical variations that are designed to challenge and motivate students. A back-up part is then provided where students can improvise simple accompanying harmonies and rhythms using the printed parts as a departure point. All parts can be played together in any combination. The last page of the book provides students with additional simple-but-effective ideas for fiddling improvisation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty: A1-2 (Apprentice Rating: Beginner)\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Shar Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45601343242471,"sku":"7180 229","price":6.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/7414\/9095\/products\/media_064da27d-0dc5-445f-9ec9-10bdd3ff6cb0.jpg?v=1670394481","url":"https:\/\/www.sharmusic.com\/products\/basic-fiddlers-philharmonic-celtic-fiddle-viola","provider":"Shar Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}