Celtic Fiddler - Violin Edition Book/Audio

Boosey & Hawkes

Celtic Fiddler - Violin Edition Book and Online Audio

Discover the rich traditions of Celtic fiddle music with authentic arrangements, optional easy violin parts and online audio for inspiring performances.

Discover the rich traditions of Celtic fiddle music with authentic arrangements, optional easy violin parts and online audio for inspiring performances.

Bring the vibrant spirit of Celtic folk music to life with Celtic Fiddler by renowned educator and arranger Edward Huws Jones. This engaging collection features a wide variety of traditional fiddle tunes, from well-known favourites to lesser-known gems, all carefully researched and authentically arranged to capture the character and energy of the original music.

Designed for flexibility, the Violin Edition includes an optional easy violin part and guitar chords, making it suitable for solo playing, duets, informal jam sessions and ensemble performances. Whether you're recreating the atmosphere of a lively ceilidh, a traditional barn dance or an intimate folk gathering, this collection provides an enjoyable and accessible repertoire for violinists of varying experience.

Edward Huws Jones shares insights into the history and traditions behind the music, along with practical performance suggestions to help bring each piece to life. The included online audio features demonstration and accompaniment tracks, making practice and performance even more rewarding.

Features:

• Authentic collection of traditional Celtic fiddle tunes
• Arranged by Edward Huws Jones
• Includes optional easy violin part and guitar chords
• Suitable for solo, duet and ensemble performance
• Background notes and performance suggestions throughout
• Online audio with demonstration and accompaniment tracks
• 38 pages

Contents Includes:

• 1. The Rocky Road to Dublin
  
  
• 2. Drops of Brandy
  
  
• 3. Rights of Man
  
  
• 4. John Ryan's Polka
  
  
• 5. The Humours of Westport
  
  
• 6. Moylley gys Jee my Chaarjyn (Praise to God, my Friends)
  
  
• 7. Ny Kirree fo Niaghtey (The Sheep under the Snow)
  
  
• 8. Three Little Boats Went Out to Sea
  
  
• 9. Pasadobre Popular
  
  
• 10. Muineira das Zocas (Muineira from Zocas)
  
  
• 11. Danza de Carino (Dance from Carino)
  
  
• 12. Muineira: Ponte de San Paio ( Bridge of Saint Paul)
  
  
• 13. Alborada de Pontecaldelas (Alborada from Pontecaldelas)
  
  
• 14. Nyth y Gwcw (The Cuckoo's Nest)
  
  
• 15. Tros y Garreg (Over the Stone)
  
  
• 16. Mwynen Cynwyd (The Mais of Cynwyd)
  
  
• 17. Glwysen (The Fairest One)
  
  
• 18. Croen y Ddafad Felen (The Yellow Shepskin)
  
  
• 19. Gavotte: Je vous dis, Mademoiselle (I tell you, Miss)
  
  
• 20. An Dro (Dance Tunes)
  
  
• 21. Hanter Dro (Dance Tunes) - Silvestrig
  
  
• 22. Miner's Fancy
  
  
• 23. Furry Dance
  
  
• 24. Tom Bawcock's Treat
  
  
• 25. Drummond Castle
  
  
• 26. Mucin' o' Geordie's Byre
  
  
• 27. Scotland the Brave
  
  
• 28. Speed the Plough
  
  
• 29. Pastoral (Gin ye Kiss my Wife)