Fiddle Tunes: Basic & Beyond (Book & CD)

Fiddle Tunes: Basic & Beyond by Antoine Silverman is a comprehensive resource published by Alfred Music Publishing in July 2002. This 56-page book, presented in English, serves as an introduction to bluegrass and traditional fiddle tunes, featuring a variety of musical forms such as hornpipes, waltzes, jigs, strathspeys, and reels. The book includes 43 traditional fiddle standards that form the core repertoire, with each piece demonstrated on the accompanying recording.

Readers will find that the book teaches each song in a basic standard arrangement followed by an advanced variation, making it suitable for a range of skill levels. The instructional content focuses on music and study related to strings and musical instruments, providing a structured approach to learning fiddle tunes. This edition is designed to enhance the understanding and performance of traditional fiddle music, catering to both beginners and more experienced players.