Championship Contest Fiddling: 44 Transcriptions from 15 Championship Rounds - Violin & Online Audio Play-Along - edited by Nate Olson - published by Mel Bay

Championship Contest Fiddling44 Transcriptions from 15 Championship RoundsTranscribed and edited by Nate OlsenChampionship Contest Fiddling contains painstakingly detailed transcriptions of 44 fiddle tunes as they were played by thirteen champions of the National Old Time Fiddlers' Contest held in Weiser, Idaho. In addition to the tunes, the book includes excerpts of extensive interviews with these champions where they offer advice on how to play in the contest style, prepare for contests and deal with nerves, adapt and arrange tunes to make them your own, and play with drive, among many other topics. It is an indispensable resource for fiddlers seeking to understand contest fiddling better and prepare for fiddle contests, or learn some great tunes from the masters! Includes access to online audio of the actual pieces played during the contest.Tunes by Artist:Rudi Booher - Soppin' the Gravy, Gardenia Waltz, I Don't Love NobodyDaniel Carwile - Sally Johnson, Martin's Waltz, Black and White RagTristan and Tashina Clarridge - Billy in the Lowground, Old South Waltz, Done Gone, Luzenda Waltz, Goin' Places, Dusty Miller, Misty Moonlight Waltz, Clarinet PolkaBethany Dick - Shuckin' the Bush, Golden Fiddle Waltz, HotfootJohn Francis - Herman's Hornpipe, Georgianna Moon, Satan Takes a HolidayMatt Hartz - Soppin' the Gravy, Roxanne's Waltz, Red Apple RagKimber Ludiker - Apple Blossoms, Wyatt's Waltz, Cotton Patch RagTony Ludiker - Sally Goodin', Doc Harris Waltz, Beaumont RagSherry McKenzie - Wagonner's Hornpipe, Rockabye Moon, Allentown PolkaKatrina Pearce - Tom and Jerry, Girl of My Dreams, Little Bit of SwingLuke Price - Say Old Man, Bridget's Waltz, Beaumont RagDanita Rast - Grey Eagle, Whistler's Waltz, Little Rock Getaway, Blackberry Blossom, Memories Waltz, 12th Street RagAlso includes: Condensed Chord Charts for each tune.