American Fiddle Tunes

American Fiddle Tunes (Beginning String Orchestra String Charts Series). Arranged by Alisa Rose. For Orchestra, String Quartet. String Letter Publishing. Softcover. 164 pages. Published by String Letter Publishing.

Fiddle around with your ensemble with these engaging Strings Charts arrangements for string orchestra. “Angeline the Baker,” originally a tune by Stephen Foster called “Angelina Baker,” was first published in 1850, but it remains a popular tune for fiddle players. It's easy and fun to play. “Cluck Old Hen” is a popular Appalachian fiddle tune that has been recorded by the likes of Nashville sensation Alison Krauss and British indie-pop singer Holly Golightly. Students will like the fun chicken-clucking effects.