This book is a method book with a collection of 14 songs by the masters of Louisiana Creole fiddle music, and an instructional DVD with supplemental performances. The songs were chosen because they are either the first ones people tend to learn, were written by a master and have many possibilities for variations, or cover related styles. The method covers the technique step-by-step along with tricks necessary to perform the music.

This volume is a rich sampling of core material from Louisiana roots music. Canray Fontenot is the best known Creole fiddler, and much of this book is infused with his legacy, including five of his compositions and a video clip. Mr. Garnier has included two of his own tunes, and the rest are by pioneer Louisiana fiddlers of the past - Amede Ardoin, Bebe Carriere, and Dennis McGee, along with zydeco favorite Boozoo Chavis. The method part of the book explains Creole fiddle technique, including bowing, cross bowing, fingering, double stops, and scratching, helping the reader learn to play in a Louisiana style. Along with learning to play solo, information is included on working with accordion players, a second fiddle, guitarists, starting a tune in a group and other tips about working with bands, and amplification. The accompanying DVD shows how the songs are played on fiddle and guitar, and gives you options to turn off either instrument once you're ready to play your part. Additional resources are available when playing the disc on a computer.

Introduction
Acknowledgements
Forward by Carl Brasseaux
How To Use the Book and Accompanying DVD
How To Learn, How To Practice
Warm-Up Exercises
Feel
Creole Fiddle Technique

Bowing
Cross-String Bowing
Fingering
Double Stops
Scratching

Blues Elements
Choice of Instrument
Working with a French Band

Working with an Accordionist
Working with a Second Fiddle (secondaire)
Working with Guitarists
How To Start a Tune with Other Musicians
Working with a Band
Amplifying the Fiddle

How To Make Tunes Your Own
How a Violinist Can Become a Fiddler
Suggestions for Further Study
Glossary
Bios

List of Tunes
La Danse de la Misère - Canray Fontenot
CO FAH - Amedé Ardoin
Blues à Bébé - Bébé Carriere
Tes Parents Ne Veulent Plus Me Voir - Canray Fontenot
Bonsoir Moreau - Canray Fontenot
Blue Runner - Bébé Carriere
Et Madame Étienne - Traditional
La Vie Marron - D'Jalma Garnier
Loup Garop Mange Pas Mes Enfants - D'Jalma Garnier
Johnny Ma Cabris (Zydeco) - Boozoo Chavis
Shake It and Break It (New Orleans Rag) - Traditional
Malinda (Calypso latin-tinge) - Canray Fontenot
Ville Platte Two-Step - Dennis McGee
Bernadette - Canray Fontenot

Series: None

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