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Fifteen years ago, I was given GrandDaddy’s fiddle. Mike Casey was the man who taught me to play it. I can’t thank him enough for all his support and encouragement over the years. He opened up a new world to me, including fiddle contests. His book “Elementary Fiddling”  is the book I used to learn. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in fiddle/violin. It can be used with or without a teacher. Thank you Mike!

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Elementary Fiddling
by: Mike Casey
Book and CD set
$15.95

The most comprehensive fiddle instruction book on the market. This 83-page book includes helpful instructional photos and many line-art illustrations by the suthor. Perect for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Includes step-by-step instructions in technique and note reading complete with illustrations, easy beginning exercize tunes, and over thirty traditional American, Canadian and Irish tunes ranging from medium to difficult. Some of the many favorite tunes included are: Arkansas Traveler, Bill Cheatham, Clarinet Polka, Cottoneyed Joe, Durham Ranger, Heel and Toe Polka, Kansas City Kitty, Kiss Me Walts, Larry O’Gaff, Little Betty Brown, Redwing, Sailor’s Horn Pipe, Tom and Jerry, Yellow Rose Walts and many more. Also included are an annotated guide to over 100 fiddle recordings, list of record companies, and an instructional CD. Author Mike Casey has played and taught fiddle for over twenty years, and has transcribed his favorite tunes in this handsome book. Perfect for self learning, individual instruction, and group lessons and workshops.
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