Synopsis "A Little Book of Scottish Fiddle Tunes (in English)"
This is a sampling of Scottish tunes that any level of violinist can enjoy. The tunes were selected because they are melodious and fun to play. There are two versions of some songs, one with traditional ornamentation intact, the second simplified so it's easier for a beginning fiddler to play. The book is smaller than the usual 8.5x11 music book so it will fit into your fiddle case. You use it on a music stand or leave it open on the floor as a quick reference when you are playing in a group.The Tunes include some hornpipes, strathspeys, jigs, airs, but mostly reels! They are: Bonnie Doon, Burning of the Piper's Hut, Charlie Stuart, Clydesdale Lasses, Coilsfield House, Corn Riggs are Bonnie, Countess of Sutherland, Drumdelgie - Miller of Stralloch, Duchess of Roxburghe, Hard is My Fate, Hector the Hero, Isle of Skye, Jenny Nettles, Lady Mary Ramsay, Lass O'Gowrie, Lord Dalhousie, Marquis of Huntly, Merry Lads of Ayr, Mist Covered Mountains of Home, Mrs. MacLeod of Rasay, Neil Gow, Neil Gow's Lament for the Death of His Brother, Peerie Hoose Ahint da Burn, Rest and Be Thankful, Sally Kelly, Sitting in the Stern of the Boat, Sleep Soond ida Mornin, Small Coals for Nailers, Waterloo, and Wild Mountain Thyme.Scottish music dances! You can feel it when you're playing. Try to get into the spirit of the tunes. And most of all, have fun!
