| | An Encyclopedia of the Violin |
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Alberto Bachman
 | An outstanding encyclopedia which contains everything you need to know about violin, bow, rosin, history, maker, player, practice, repertoire, discography etc. Though some of the document here is rather out of date, there're some photographs, which are hard to find, make this book an indispensable resource.
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| | Beginning Old-Time Fiddle |
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Alan Kaufman
| This book contains many useful topics for a beginner and intermediate player. It starts with a novice in mind. Then followed by many tunes in the four major keys for fiddle and some special tunning. At the end is the concise valuable appendices. The sound sheet contains 18 tasty old-time tunes.
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| | The Art of Violin Playing |
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Carl Flesch
| An old classic violin method written by one of the world great violinist and pedagogue. It has two volumes which cover many bow-string instrument technics in detail. Though not as effective as some modern methods, this book is still worthwhile studying.
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| | Children's Fiddling Method |
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Carol A. Wheeler
| This fiddle method is written by an orchestra violinist. Although she does not success as a violinist but she does as a fiddler teacher. Her students have won over 200 fiddle competitions. Seventy-three lessons are well designed in a good logical step with clear explanation. So if you want your children to become the next fiddler champion this book should be a first start.
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| | E-Z Way Fiddle Solos |
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Frank Zucco
| A collection of 39 short fiddle tunes. All are lovely tunes and in a very good simple arrangement with guitar chord. An excellent repertoire to enlighten both fiddle and violin beginner.
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| | Leopold Auer, Violin Playing As I Teach It |
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Frederick Stokes
| A small book contains some aspects of violin technics used to train world-class virtuoso. But please do not expect to play as Auer's student after you have finished this book.
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| | Art & Method of the Violin Maker |
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Henry A. Strobel
| Contains mostly the architecture of the violin construction. A general idea of how the shape, curve, outline of violin and it's parts come from. The most interesting part is the analysis of violin outline by using the " golden division " . A nice interesting book for a real bow-instrument lover.
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| | The Irish Fiddle Book |
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Matt Cranitch
| A comprehensive method for anyone who falls in love with Irish fiddler. This method has come up to the third edition in 8 years. Tutor sections are divided into five particular styles of jig, hornpipe, polka, reel and air. And then mix them altogether. Appendices include 101 selected tunes, discography and bibliography. Only the first edition has a soundsheet.
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| | English, Welsh, Scottish & Irish Fiddle Tunes |
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Robin Williamson
| A collection of fiddle tunes from all parts of Britain including a variety of styles, jig, hornpipe, reel, etc. Every tune has an anecdote but no detail to play. It conntains over 100 tunes and Robin play 15 of them very gracefully. Though it consists of both easy and advanced tune, this book is only for an advanced player. And the sound sheet is a must for any celtic lover.
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| | Suzuki Violin Method |
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Shinichi Suzuki
| A well-known violin method. This series has 10 volumes. It is not aim to be a method for self-study but a grade repertoire for a violin student. Every composition in volume 1 to 8 is a beautiful violin piece. And the accompanied record ( nowaday CD) is beautifully played especially those Handel's sonatas.
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| | Hot Licks For Bluegrass Fiddle |
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Stacy Phillips
| A comprehensive bluegrass fiddle method. It contains over 450 bluegrass licks which is enough for any fiddler who want to turn pro. Every lick is clearly explained in the style from well-known bluegrass fiddler to jazz violinist. Plus a sound sheet to demonstrate those licks.
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| | Six Lessons with Yehudi |
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Yehudi Menuhin
| This book contains mainly technic for the right hand. Step by step explanation of bowing technic. Also includes some body exercise by using yoga method. Though not detailed as the above mentioned book, you don't have to take aspirin as his previous book " Violin & Viola " . |
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