Fiddle from Scratch : An Un-Shuffled Guide for the Bowless!

This book and accompanying audio are 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 practical teaching style, rather than traditional methods and conventions.

A brief history of the fiddle is presented first, followed by a visual overview of the instrument, basic technique and playing style.

Twelve jam session tunes are included, along with a commentary on jam session etiquette and an extensive discography of suggested recordings.