Written music with variations for 32 Fiddle Tunes!

A review of the previous edition, by Fiddler Magazine:

"These tune books from Ryan Thomson provide a

great collection of jigs, reels, waltzes, and

hornpipes that are easy enough for the novice, but

catchy enough for the jaded. Nice notes on the

tunes (and occasionally lyrics) are provided. The

fiddle tune book/cassette(now CDs) sets are

recommended for the beginners out there, and the

books by themselves are highly recommended to

everyone." (see more reviews at the bottom)

So now, a new edition, with much more written

music:

This 54 page book contains written music for 32

different fiddle tunes that are played by award

winning fiddler Ryan Thomson on the two CDs

included with the book.(CDs #2, #3) Each CD is an

hour long and is perfect for improving skills in

learning by ear. Each tune is played with several variations, at both slow, and normal

speed. Unlike ordinary fiddle tune books, this book includes both a basic version and also

several variations for each tune as played on the CDs. If you'd like, you can buy the CDs

separately.

This helps beginners start with a good basic version of a tune. It helps more advanced

players assemble a personalized version from the ideas presented in the variations. There

is a written description about the origins and style of each tune plus song lyrics for the

tunes that have words. Suggested chords for accompaniment are included for each tune.

The styles include bluegrass, celtic, contra dance, jigs, reels, waltzes, etc. The book is 8.5

by 11 inches and plastic comb bound to stay flat on a music stand. ISBN 978-0-931877-13-1

Book and 2 CDs - $24.95.

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the USA,

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For those who already have the cassette or CD recordings, you can order just the

Book without the CDs for $15.95.

Tunes Include:

Angelina Baker

Arkansas Traveler

Bonaparte's Retreat

Chorus Jig

Cock of the North

Dickson County Blues

Drowsy Maggie

Eskimo Waltz

Gentle Maiden Waltz

La Bastringue

Mairi's Wedding

Margaret's Waltz

My Love is but a Lassie

Off She Goes

Old French

Old Joe Clark

Old Molly Hare

One Hundred Pipers

Over the Waterfall

Ragtime Annie

Rights of Man

Road to Boston

Road to Lisdoonvarna

Rory O'More

Rose Tree

Shebeg and Sheemore

Smash the Windows

Soldier's Joy

Tennessee Waltz

Turkey in the Straw

West Fork Gals

Whiskey before Breakfast

Folk Legacy: "An accomplished folk musician, teacher and veteran of numerous prestigious

fiddle contests, here presents 40 traditional tunes and variations with chords. All are

Thomson's favorites and include many that are universally familiar, such as "Old Joe Clark,"

Turkey in the Straw," and "Arkansas Traveler." Each selection is arranged by the compiler;

the music is suitable for all instruments. Reels, hornpipes, jigs, hoedowns and waltzes are

all represented. Each tune is followed by brief, informative comment on the history, origin

and tips on performance. Spiral bound, this small anthology is directed to folk performers

at all levels of skill."

Victory Music Review: "Captain Fiddle's Tunebook #1 is a collection of about 40 tunes

suitable for advanced beginners (who can read music) to intermediate players, Basic

arrangements with variations and song lore." Please note that the original "Tune Book 1" is

sold out and has been replaced by Captain Fiddle's Tunes and Variations, Book 1.

From happy customers:

Ryan,

Just wanted to let you know i received your books and CD's. I have learned some valuable

things and I know they will help me to improve my playing.

Thank you,

S. S.

Dear Mr. Thomson:

I believe I met you years ago at the festival at Univ. of Mass at Dartmouth, when I bought

your Tune book #1, thinking that someday it might be interesting to look at.

I pulled it out of its hiding place last year, when my son Sam, age 7, and I needed a little

bit of relaxation from the daily grind of Suzuki repertoire, and it became our guide into the

world of fiddling.

We've acquired a lot of books since then, but keep coming back to yours, as the best

balance between being too easy (like the Mel Bay Easy Fiddling Book) or too challenging

(but instructive!) like the Mel Bay "Fiddling Across America."

B.D.

Marion, Massachusetts