{"product_id":"fiddle-for-dummies","title":"Fiddle For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the right fiddle and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAchieve the correct fiddle sound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay in different fiddle styles, such as Irish and bluegrass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour go-to guide for mastering this popular instrument\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTired of fruitlessly fiddling around with the fiddle? You’ve come to the right place! With this plain-English guide, you’ll be playing “The Irish Washerman,” “Turkey in the Straw,” and tons of other fun tunes in no time. Plus, you’ll learn how to apply various techniques to make the songs sound even better. How’s that for being fit as a fiddle?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLet’s get ready to fiddle — select the right instrument and accessories, tune the fiddle, tighten and rosin the bow, and shower your fiddle with proper TLC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnically speaking — understand the basics of fiddle-playing, from holding the fiddle and getting a good sound with the bow to setting up the left hand to find notes properly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe rhythm is gonna get you — find out how to read music, keep rhythm in a fiddle tune, and practice scales and exercises to develop intonation, rhythm, and musical ability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe many faces of the fiddle — get familiar with various fiddle styles, such as bluegrass, old-time music, Irish, Scottish, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFiddle techniques and fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to play fiddle music from all over the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance for violin players making the crossover to the fiddle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scoop on playing double-stops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to improvise with the fiddle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on joining a band and prepping for a live event\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on finding the right fiddle teacher\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFiddle greats you need to hear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Michael John Sanchez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42857003941949,"sku":"9781118930229","price":44.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781118930229_8792d5c7-bc86-4b80-9024-12ada1231e41.jpg?v=1767039319","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/fiddle-for-dummies","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}