Mel Bay Publications

A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this 96 page text covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in Old Time, Bluegrass, Contest, Western Swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music....

This handy, case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for traditional fiddle players of any experience level. Clear musical examples, diagrams, photos and cartoons are included cov...

This book offers a comprehensive workshop in blues violin and specifically addresses improvisation techniques through exercises and ear training studies that relate to the various licks and scales. Or...

Learn to improvise in the Gypsy Jazz style. Suitable even for violinists who have never improvised before, this method covers specific key aspects of the Gypsy jazz Violin style, as made famous by Fre...

This easy Gypsy-style introduction takes you on a musical journey along the Romany Trail, assimilating the musical idioms of Eastern Europe and the Mideast. Here are the core nuggets of the flashy and...

Dirt Simple Fiddle will teach you the basics of the instrument to get you playing tunes in no time! This book covers technique, reading, fiddle bowings and ornaments. Included are simple tunes such as...

Modern Fiddling Method Grade 2 continues to thoroughly and sequentially build technique, music theory, fiddle bowings and left hand devices through 3rd position. Here the student completes the most es...

Are you a violinist who is curious about 'going electric' but have no idea where to begin? This book will walk you through the process of choosing an electric violin, shopping for an amplifier, and us...

Fiddle From Scratch is an excellent introduction to the fiddle and old-time music. The lessons are designed to help the reader develop a solid foundation on the instrument. The book employs a practica...

Designed for Violinists who have never Fiddled in the Scottish style or for anyone who would simply like to brush up on their 'Scottishness', this guide discusses ornamentations and their applications...

The endlessly energetic duo of Oriol Saña and Lluís Gómez have created a charming and informative account of the musical phenomenon we call bluegrass. Originally a quirky supercharged folk music playe...

Written for adults who may or may not have ever played before, Mastering the Violin gets right to the heart of violin playing. It is designed to accommodate the physical and mental needs of mature lea...

Designed for beginning fiddle students, these 36 lessons present basic techniques by applying them to fiddle tunes. Reading music is unnecessary, as the lessons are explained step by step, and fingeri...

This text présente la technique de base du violon et de la lecture de la musique, l'accent sur l'utilisation des mélodies et des pièces classiques pour chaque nouveau concept. Les 28 leçons apprennent...

This volume in the popular First Lessons series introduces beginning Violin players to the fundamentals of music reading and instrumental technique, starting with the very basics. In First Lessons Vio...

This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic...

This title provides a beginner with the foundations needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on years of teaching experience, renowned Fiddle player Brian Wicklund introduces the concepts and tech...

Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2. Brian co...

Designed as a follow-up to Volume 1, Volume 2 addresses such important skills as: 1) expanding a basic repertoire of common intermediate-level tunes, 2) learning to use low first position, 3) mastery...

Do you want to sound more like the French maestro Stephan Grappelli ? Here is the answer. Tim Kliphuis has selected around 250 classic Grappelli licks for you to learn. Using Simple chord theory and t...

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and online audio that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional Fiddle music of Ireland, going right from the basics of how to hold and make the fi...

This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the cello at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and...

Book 2 in the Melanie Smith cello theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the cello. Book 2 will begin by cover...

This companion to Mel Bay's popular American Fiddle Method opens up the world of fiddling to cellists at a beginner-intermediate level. Unlike many books for Violas and Cellos which simply transpose t...