It was never planned—it was just one of those things that just seemed to evolve. As fiddle players and music instructors, we were constantly asked to write out fiddle tunes. The Fiddle Club series was our response to these requests. It is our hope that the books and recordings in this expanding series will serve as a valuable resource to anyone interested in this style of music.
As you play through the music in this book, we want to remind you that tunes should not necessarily be considered the original or correct versions. You can literally find hundreds of variations of the same tune. The settings found in this book are simply our interpretation.
We have included various markings (bar numbers, fingerings, and bowings) which we have found helpful in teaching—especially in group situations. As always, experienced players may want to alter some of these markings and add their own dynamics to reflect their personal style.
Traditionally, fiddling has been an improvised aural art form which makes it very difficult to notate. We recommend that you take every opportunity to listen, watch and play with other fiddlers.
Violin Books
Collection 1: For the beginning to intermediate violinist
Collection 2: For the beginning to intermediate violinist
Collection 3: For the intermediate to advanced violinist
Songs
COLLECTION 1
- Frost is all Over (2:29)
Old French
Blind Man's Reel
- Boil Them Cabbage Down (1:04)
- Black Velvet Waltz (1:48)
- Cripple Creek (3:39)
Arkansas Traveller
Blackberry Blossom
- Four String Polka (2:28)
- Munster Lass (2:19)
Light and Airy
Janet Beaton
- Garnet's Tune (1:22)
Ivan Hicks
- Joys of Wedlock (2:17)
Big Wig Jig
Dean Marshall
- Johnny Wagoner's (1:08)
- Red Wing (2:30)
Down Yonder
- Shannon's Waltz (1:47)
- Rakes of Kildare (2:28)
Judy's Reel
- Billy Wilson's Clog (3:19)
Cadeau's Jig
The Girl I Left Behind Me
Whalen's Breakdown
- Waltz Quadrille (3:10)
Country Waltz
- Bowing the Strings (1:06)
Ned Landry
- Barn Dance Schottisce (2:16)
Bonne Bell Schottische
- Heel and Toe Polka (1:20)
- Molly's Waltz (1:43)
- On the Road to Boston (2:16)
Liberty Two-Step
- Short Bow Jig (1:20)
Dean Marshall
- Blue Bells of Scotland (4:27)
Londonderry Air
Devil's Dream
Uncle Henry's Reel
Angus Campbell
COLLECTION 2
- To the Ladies Jig (3:10)
Haste to the Wedding
Moll in the Wad Jig
Blue Water Hornpipe
Elliott's Favorite Reel
- Centennial Waltz (1:40)
- Blackjack Whiskey (1:10)
Graham Townsend
- Cape Breton Jig (1:03)
- Silver and Gold Two-Step (2:00)
Flannigan's Polka
- Georgiana Moon (1:53)
Buttermilk Mary
Woodchopper's Reel
Ned Landry
Carpenter's Reel
Soldier's Joy
- Geese in the Bog (2:20)
Mason's Apron
- Rochester Schottosche (3:22)
Donegal Jig
Patronellia
Winding Stream
- Rustic Jig (2:28)
Farmer's Jamboree
Smash the Window
Irish Washerwoman
- Red River Waltz (2:14)
Andy Dejarlis
Westphalia Waltz
- Plaza Polka (1:42)
Lady of the Lake
Crooked Stovepipe
- Old Man and Old Woman (2:40)
Growin Old Man and Growin Old Woman
- Anniversary Waltz (2:02)
- Fisher's Hornpipe (2:28)
McDowell's Breakdown
Graham Townsend
COLLECTION 3
- Vollrath Medley (2:54)
Carrot Stomp
Nakamon Reel
Oyama White
Fly the Puddin'
Calvin Vollrath
- Prairie Mountain Rag (2:48)
Roy Logan
- Calgary Fiddlers Waltz (2:09)
Ned Landry
- Ukranian Medley (2:49)
Traditional
- Cajun Fiddlin on the Bayou (3:20)
Ned Landry
- A Scottish Souvenir (4:43)
- Indifference (3:22)
A. Murena & J. Columbo
- Irish Session (3:34)
Sheebeg and Sheemore
Turlough Carolan
Dever the Dancer - Trad.
McFarley's Reel - Trad.
- Maple Sugar (2:26)
Ward Allen
- Bonaparte's Retreat (1:54)
Traditional
- Blackfoot Jam (2:18)
Roy Warhurst
- MacPherson's Lament (3:06)
Traditional