Expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling for the FiddlePal Explore Series. April is among the busiest fiddlers in Canada. Her inspired fans have long clamored for her instruction.

This highly anticipated beginning to intermediate-level book explores Canada’s rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian, French Canadian, Cape Breton and Métis. More than just a collection of great tunes, this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, schottisches, airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations using the skills in the book. The play-along CD accompanying the book is great listening. An outstanding book. Mel Bay Publications MB201428BCD ISBN-9780786650187

Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Foreword
An Overview of Canadian Fiddle Styles
Types of Canadian Fiddle Tunes
Canadian Style Variations
Ten Tunes—Ten Ornaments

1 On the Road to Boston
2 Good Neighbour Waltz
3 Andy's Jig
4 Whalen's Breakdown
5 Hi-Lo Schottische
6 Heel Toe Polka
7 Waltz Quadrille
8 Jonah's First Change
9 By the Fireside
10 Maggie Cameron's

More Great Tunes

11 Seven Step
12 Londonderry Hornpipe
13 Walking Up Town
14 Memories of Father Charles MacDonald
15 Silver and Gold Two-Step
16 The Old Red Barn
17 Valse Clog
18 Swamplake Breakdown
19 Black Velvet Waltz
20 Old French
21 King of the Fairies
22 Patronella
23 Joys of Wedlock
24 Minstrel's Fancy
25 Arcand-saw Traveler
26 Birch Hills Waltz
27 Little Burnt Potato
28 le Bonhomme et la Bonne Femme

Constructing a Medley
Exciting Endings
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