This book presents a general survey of American fiddling. The author's intent is to teach the basics of fiddling by beginning with essential bowings and fingerings, and progressing from simple to more complex renditions of tunes. As fiddling is an aural tradition and fiddlers from different parts of the country play a given tune in many ways, tunes included in this book are offered only as themselves. The author has attempted to present usable fingerings, bowings and explanations of each of the 49 tunes in this book. The end result is the most widely-used fiddle method available! The CD is in split-track format, allowing the fiddler to play with the fiddle solo, guitar and/or fiddle accompaniment, or both! Contains every tune in the book.

On the DVD Craig Duncan is joined by guitarist Robert Bowlin in performing 32 tunes from the popular text, Mel Bay's Deluxe Fiddling Method. Each tune is performed at slow and medium tempos. Shuffle bowing and double shuffle bowing techniques are presented. Notation is shown at the bottom of the screen beneath split-screen views of both hands. This video sets a new standard for home teaching tools and is perfect for beginning students and for those who play the instrument, but want to learn more about fiddling. Mel Bay Publications MB93742SET ISBN-9780786659623

Song Title:	Composer/Source:
Arkansas Traveler
Back Up And Push
Bile Them Cabbage Down
Bill Cheatham
Billy In The Low Ground
Blackberry Blossom
Bully Of The Town
Cacklin' Hen
Champagne Polka
Chicken Reel
Cotton Eyed Joe
Cripple Creek
Devil's Dream
Down Yonder
East Tennessee Blues
Eighth Of January
Fire On The Mountain
Fisher's Hornpipe
Flowers Of Edinburgh
Forked Deer
Frazier's Waltz
Golden Anniversary Waltz
Golden Slippers
Goodbye Liza Jane
I Don't Love Nobody
Ida Red
Irish Washerwoman
Jenny Lind
Katy Hill
Liberty
Liza Jane
Maiden's Prayer
Mississippi Sawyer
Old Joe Clark
Over The Waves
Rachel
Ragtime Annie Or Raggady Ann
Red Haired Boy
Red Wing
Rose Of Sharon
Sally Johnson
Soldier's Joy
St. Anne's Reel
Stone's Rag
Sweet Bunch Of Daisies
Tennessee Wagoneer
Turkey In The Straw
Westphalia Waltz