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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!

Please visit his site, Fiddleplayer

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.
Published by:
Mike Casey
5045 W. 24th St.
Cicero, IL 60804

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Mark O’Connor’s new violin method uses America’s Classical and Folk music. Books I and II are finally available. You can find the books at Shar Music. Below, is a list of teacher training seminars around the country. Please visit his site for more information. Congratuations Mark!

12/11-13 – Boston, MA (Berklee College)

1/16-18 – Washington D.C. (George Washington University)

1/29-31 – Miami, FL (University of Miami)

2/26-28 – Los Angeles, CA (UCLA)

3/5-7 – Chicago, IL (Northwestern University)

3/12-14 – Albany, NY – (The Egg Performing Arts Center)

4/16-18 – Cleveland, OH – (Cleveland Music Institute)

5/21-23 – Toledo, OH – (Toledo Symphony)

Happy Holidays from the McCoury Family
and everyone at McCoury Music

Christmas is once again upon us and there is nothing better than the gift of music. From now until Christmas, all products in the McCoury Music store will be 20% off. All orders made by Dec. 19 should reach you in time for Christmas.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of your friends at McCoury Music.

For more information:
Chris Harris
McCoury Music
rainmakerch@aol.com
615-340-9919

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Bobby Hicks is one of my all time favorite fiddlers. His recordings occupy a very large part of my library. I particularly enjoy ‘Fiddle Patch’.  Bobby’s DVD “Bobby Hicks Teaches Fiddling Volume 1” is absolutely invaluable.  A “Must Have”! Bobby’s workshops in Marshall, NC are highly recommended. Please visit his site for more information.  FiddleplayereBBobby’s

From the instant I saw the Del McCoury Band on The Tonight Show, I was hooked!  I became a fan and just “had to have”  Del’s recordings. One of my favorites is “Nothin’ Special”. Please visit his site and give a listen.  Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter and grass roots team too.  Fiddleplayer

I’m often asked if the fiddle and violin are the same instrument. The answer is yes. The difference is the music you play.  And yes, I do play both. The next logical question is electric or acoustic. I have two antique acoustics and one Fender electric solid body. All have different voices and purposes. But I do employ a Barcus Berry pickup for the antiques. It’s one of the best on the market for several reasons: No damage to the finish, ease of use, non-permanent, and exceptional tone quality. More in Part 2, “Electric or Acoustic”. Fiddleplayer