Edward Huws Jones’ popular series of traditional fiddle repertoire, now available with expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colourful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations, the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. These generous collections of authentic music, some familiar, some more exotic, but all of it faithfully arranged, enable you to create your own ceilidh, bluegrass club or charanga band.The violin edition includes optional easy violin part and guitar chords, whilst the complete edition also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is highly flexible, which means the music can be played as solos, duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles. Edwards Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style, giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.

Edward Huws Jones’ popular series of traditional fiddle repertoire, now available with expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colourful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations, the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. These generous collections of authentic music, some familiar, some more exotic, but all of it faithfully arranged, enable you to create your own ceilidh, bluegrass club or charanga band.The violin edition includes optional easy violin part and guitar chords, whilst the complete edition also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is highly flexible, which means the music can be played as solos, duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles. Edwards Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style, giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.

The Glengarry Collection, Volume 1. (The Highland Fiddle Music of Aonghas Grant). By Aonghas Grant, with Barbara McOwen, Laura Risk, and Peggy Duesenberry. For Fiddle. Songbook. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book+DVD. 136 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21525DP). ISBN 9780786682393. Scottish. 8.75" x 11.75" inches. The Glengarry Collection contains 164 Slow Airs, Marches, Strathspeys, Reels, Jigs and Hornpipes with Stories, History and Photographs. It focuses on the core of Aonghas' music: Highland fiddling, with its links to pipe tunes and Gaelic songs. Some of these tunes have never been published before, while others are available only in out-of-print books or in pipe settings, and the collection also includes a number of tunes composed by Aonghas himself, and tunes composed in honor of Aonghas. The tunes are fully chorded in a style appropriate to Aonghas' band experience. All these are richly illustrated by transcriptions of Aonghas' bowings, grace-notes, stories, and photos of scenes and people from Aonghas' varied life careers, including old family photos. Finally, there is an accompanying DVD with videos of Aonghas' impromptu and passionate performances of 61 of the tunes in the collection.

Orpheus Caledonius, Volume 1 (Three Sonatas for Flute or Violin and Continuo). By William McGibbon. Edited by Peter Holman. For Flute & Violin. Duets. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Multiple Levels. Book. 47 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP21). ISBN 9780946868094. Scottish. 9" x 12" inches. 3 sonatas (D major, E minor, C minor) for flute or violin and continuo from the 1740 set. Attractive and challenging repertoire for both violinists and flautists. Full score with separate instrumental parts.

Three Pastiche Pieces. (for Violin and Piano). By Evan Turner. For Violin. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Intermediate. Book. 12 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP28). ISBN 9780946868292. Scottish. 9" x 12" inches. The Three Pastiche Pieces were written for a young pupil. Composed in a tuneful and light style they pay their musical respects to the early jazz era. The opening tune, an elegant cakewalk is followed by a melancholy sweet ballad and the set concludes with a jaunty upbeat number suggestive of a jam session. Two of the compositions 'Blue Lullaby' and 'The Jazzie Knumber' have been selected by the ABRSM as Violin Grade 2 List C alternative pieces 2005-2008. Reviewed by Glasgow Centre of ESTA Scotland: We gave all three pieces in the volume the thumbs up. This is well-written teaching material reminiscent of the Rolland repertoire, where simple playing techniques are used to give exciting music to beginner players. The jazz idiom gives this music more appeal to today's young players.

Let's Have A Ceilidh by Robbie Shepherd. Arranged by Jim Johnstone. For Flute & Violin. Theory, Reference, Concert/Documentary. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 124 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.CG01). ISBN 9780862415136. Scottish. 4.75" x 7.75" inches. A pocket-sized guide to the 20 most popular Scottish dances which you might expect to encounter at a ceilidh. The music in the appendix is specially chosen to highlight the steps and is ideal for musicians learning to play for these dances.

Fiddler's Companion CD. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Multiple Levels. Compact Disc. Duration 47 minutes. Published by Hardie Press (MB.SRCD001). ISBN 5051053200126. Scottish. 5.5" x 5" inches. An associated album to The Caledonian Companion by Alastair Hardie, illustrating tunes from this book. Featuring Tom Anderson, Aly Bain, Angus Grant, Alastair Hardie, Bill Hardie, Hector MacAndrew, Donald Stewart, playing the repertoire with which they are particularly associated: Aly Bain - brilliant hornpipes and reels; Angus Grant - West Highland pipe-derived style; Tom Anderson - tunes of his native Shetland; Bill Hardie and Hector MacAndrew - some of their own compositions. Digitally re-mastered. 15 tracks. Running time 47:25 mins.

Scottish Fiddlers and Their Music by Mary Anne Alburger. For Fiddle. Reference. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Intermediate. Book. 256 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP25). ISBN 9780946868193. Scottish. 5.75" x 9" inches. A history of the art, illustrated with photographs and music examples - giving over 100 complete reels, strathspeys, laments and slow airs. Mary Anne Alburger's admirable study documents the development of the tradition for more than half a millennium from the fiddlers on James IV's payroll, through the manuscript and published collections of the 17th century to the traditional players and composers of the 20th century. Extended treatment is given to such outstanding composers as Niel and Nathaniel Gow, William Marshall, Simon Fraser and James Scott Skinner. The new public for this music, both inside and outside Scotland, will find this book especially informative. Hardback edition available by special request.

The Caledonian Companion by Alastair J. Hardie. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Multiple Levels. Book. 144 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP02). ISBN 9780946868087. Scottish. 9" x 12" inches. An internationally acclaimed collection of Scottish fiddle music and a guide to its performance by renowned Scottish fiddler Alastair J. Hardie. Contains an in-depth literary and pictorial survey of Scottish fiddling and 112 melodies with historical notes and substantial accompanying tutorial explanations such as bowing, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation, etc. Many of the authentic Scottish tunes is this book are not available in any other collection. The tunes at the beginning of the book assume a command of basic skills in playing and reading. Bowing, fingering and ornamentation peculiar to this music are then progressively introduced, equipping the player eventually with the technical know-how for tackling anything from Tullochgoram to the President. All the common major and minor keys are dealt with in turn and a system of fingering charts has been included to introduce them. Suggested bowings are included with the admonition that players with enough experience should decide on their own interpretation. The Caledonian Companion will appeal to the solo fiddler, the folk enthusiast, the devotee of traditional Scottish music and the classical violinist wanting to broaden his or her horizonsIntroduction and 112 melodies with historical notes and substantial accompanying tutorial explanations - bowing, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation etc., essential to the idiomatic performance of the style. Includes 'The President' by J Scott Skinner, ABRSM Violin Grade 8 List C alternative piece 2005-2008.

A Guide to Bowing by J. Scott Skinner. For Fiddle. Methods. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 32 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP05). ISBN 9780946868001. Scottish. 4.75" x 7" inches. First published c. 1900, this is a unique blend of bowing manual, fiddle tutor and subjective comment.

Orpheus Caledonius, Volume 1 (Three Sonatas for 2 Flutes or Violins and Continuo). By William McGibbon. Edited by Peter Holman. For Flute & Violin. Duets. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Multiple Levels. Book. 53 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP22). ISBN 9780946868100. Scottish. 9" x 12" inches. 3 sonatas (B minor, G minor, G major) for two violins or flutes and continuo from the 1734 set. Full score with separate instrumental parts.

Anne Witt - Scottish Melodies for Two Cellos Music Book, scoring: Instrumental Duet, instruments: Cello 1;Cello 2; 32 pages

Airs & Dances is a collection of Scottish strathspeys (rugged, lyrical dance tunes) for Violin and other melodic instruments. Strathspeys are usually played slower than reels, with many long-short dotted rhythmic patterns. This compilation features some of the best-known strathspeys as well as some of the quirkier, rarer tunes in this wonderful repertoire. The pieces are arranged chronologically. The melodies as written are the skeletons of the tunes, without much additional information like bowings, dynamics, and articulations. This presentation allows the reader to both learn the melodies in their most general sense as well as use their creative judgment to vary each tune's melody and nuances. Each piece is framed with historical and cultural context, and audio is available online. 118 pages.

This book contains 60 Scottish tunes for solo violin, including slow airs, strathspeys, reels and jigs. The tunes are ideal for concert performances or informal sessions and will be enjoyed by players of intermediate to advanced standard. The introductory section provides an explanation of traditional playing styles, ornamentation and bowing techniques, and all the tunes are performed on CD by Iain Fraser.

Scottish Melodies for Two Cellos by Anne C. Witt. For Cello. Duets. Bill's Music Shelf. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22232). ISBN 9780786683413. Scottish. 8.5" x 11" inches. This collection contains twenty-four pieces from 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are airs and dance tunes originally for voice or fiddle. These duet arrangements are perfect for student and teacher as well as cello colleagues. The music is presented in sets of two or three tunes ready for performance. The traditional music of Scotland has unique and beautiful qualities and is fun to play.

Scottish Melodies for Two Violas by Anne C. Witt. For Viola. Duets. Bill's Music Shelf. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22231). ISBN 9780786683406. Scottish. 8.5" x 11" inches. This collection contains twenty-four pieces from 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are airs and dance tunes originally for voice or fiddle. These duet arrangements are perfect for student and teacher as well as viola colleagues. The music is presented in sets of two or three tunes ready for performance. The traditional music of Scotland has unique and beautiful qualities and is fun to play.

100 Essential Scottish Ceilidh Tunes edited by Dave Mallinson. For Violin. Songbook. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Compact Disc. Published by Dave Mallinson Publications (MB.AM407C). As an extra learning aid this soundtrack contains all the tunes in the book of the same name. Prepared by Dave Mallinson on melodeon, accompanied by Paul Flannery on piano, Sarah Mallinson on piano, and Alistair Russell on guitar.

100 Essential Scottish Ceilidh Tunes edited by Dave Mallinson. For Violin. Songbook. Scottish. Multiple Levels. Book. 44 pages. Published by Dave Mallinson Publications (MB.AM407). ISBN 9781899512744. Scottish. 8.25" x 11.75" inches. Presented here are 100 well-known, popular, traditional Scottish dance tunes, ideally suited to ceilidh dancing and pub sessions. Included are reels, jigs, hornpipes, marches, waltzes, slip jigs and schottisches. They range from very easy to extremely difficult. However, the majority of the tunes are well within the grasp of the average player.

Scottish Airs and Dances for Viola & Cello (or Solo Viola) by Anne C. Witt. For Viola. Solos. Bill's Music Shelf. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22155). ISBN 9780786682553. Scottish. 8.5" x 11" inches. The twenty-five pieces in this collection date back to 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are song and fiddle airs, strathspeys, reels, jigs, a hornpipe and the sword dance. The pieces are arranged for viola and cello with guitar chords. Since the viola generally has the melody, the pieces can also be played by solo viola. The music of Scotland is unique. The airs have their own special beauty, and the dances are fun to play with lively tempos, dotted rhythms, and sudden key changes. This music has been the pleasure of country fiddler and pipers. Now violists and cellists, and their listeners, can feel themselves transported to the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland. * Twenty-five pieces dating back to 18th and 19th century Scotland. * Includes song and fiddle airs, strathspeys, reels, jigs, a hornpipe and the sword dance. * Since the viola generally has the melody, the pieces can also be played by solo viola, and guitar chords are included. * The airs have a special beauty and the dances are fun to play, with lively tempos, dotted rhythms, and sudden key changes.

The Fiddle Music of Scotland by James Hunter. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Multiple Levels. Book. 192 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP03). ISBN 9780946868049. Scottish. 8.75" x 11.75" inches. A comprehensive annotated collection of 365 tunes with a historical introduction. Much more than a definitive collection of tunes, James Hunter's introduction traces the history of the fiddle and music through the centuries.

The Caledonian Companion by Alastair J. Hardie. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Multiple Levels. Book/CD Set. 144 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP02SET). ISBN 9780946868308. Scottish. 9" x 12" inches. An internationally acclaimed collection of Scottish fiddle music and a guide to its performance by renowned Scottish fiddler Alastair J. Hardie. Contains an in-depth literary and pictorial survey of Scottish fiddling and 112 melodies with historical notes and substantial accompanying tutorial explanations such as bowing, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation, etc. Many of the authentic Scottish tunes is this book are not available in any other collection. The tunes at the beginning of the book assume a command of basic skills in playing and reading. Bowing, fingering and ornamentation peculiar to this music are then progressively introduced, equipping the player eventually with the technical know-how for tackling anything from Tullochgoram to the President. All the common major and minor keys are dealt with in turn and a system of fingering charts has been included to introduce them. Suggested bowings are included with the admonition that players with enough experience should decide on their own interpretation. The Caledonian Companion will appeal to the solo fiddler, the folk enthusiast, the devotee of traditional Scottish music and the classical violinist wanting to broaden his or her horizons. This set includes the associated album, Fiddler's Companion CD, illustrating tunes from this book. Featuring Tom Anderson, Aly Bain, Angus Grant, Alastair Hardie, Bill Hardie, Hector MacAndrew, Donald Stewart, playing the repertoire with which they are particularly associated: Aly Bain - brilliant hornpipes and reels; Angus Grant -West Highland pipe-derived style; Tom Anderson - tunes of his native Shetland; Bill Hardie and Hector MacAndrew - some of their own compositions. Digitally re-mastered. 15 tracks. Running time 47:25 mins.

The Tom Anderson Collection, Volume One by Tom Anderson. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 40 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP24). ISBN 9780946868186. Scottish. 8.75" x 12" inches. This volume of hitherto unpublished music of Shetland fiddler/composer Tom Anderson (1910-1991), contains 60 compositions including slow airs, marches, hornpipes, reels, waltzes, strathspeys and jigs. Bowings are provided for all the tunes and all the melodies come with chord symbols appropriate for piano, accordion, or fretted stringed instruments. Foreword by Magnus Magnusson.

A Fiddler's Book of Scotish Jigs from 18th & 19th Century by Charles Gore. Edited by Alastair Hardie. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 48 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP07). ISBN 9780946868216. Scottish. 8.25" x 11.75" inches. A great deal of Scottish fiddle music was collected and composed by individuals who have largely faded from memory, not because their work is in any way inferior, but simply because the collections they published have become very difficult to find. Whereas the better-known quote "fiddler-composers" (like Gow and Marshall) have been kept in the public eye by writes, artists, and the music publishing world, others are now all but forgotten. A reservoir of quite excellent dance music -- strathspeys, reels, quicksteps, as well as jigs-- remains to be rediscovered. This book contains music from a half-dozen of the lesser-known talents of the period 1780-1820. Call it a first step towards rekindling the quest for the hems of the Scottish repertoire. There is plenty more where these came from! All the music in this volume adheres to the composers' original published versions of the melodies, and adds chord symbols to supply the original "bass" part.

The Tom Anderson Collection, Volume Two by Tom Anderson. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 44 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP27). ISBN 9780946868285. Scottish. 8.75" x 12" inches. This, the second volume, contains a total of 70 compositions comprising 9 slow airs, 11 marches, 5 hornpipes, 23 reels, 9 waltzes, 4 strathspeys and 5 jigs, together with some miscellaneous pieces. As in Vol 1, bowings and chord symbols are provided for all the tunes. The bowings are based for the most part on Tom Anderson's own manuscript instructions. Foreword by Aly Bain.