The Magic of Appalachian Fiddling • Piano Accompaniment

This exciting new series for violin by Santorella Publications will bring enthusiasm to lessons, practice sessions and recitals. Veteran author and educator Larry McCabe has filled each book with wonderful arrangements that are stylistically authentic, full sounding, yet technically accessible as each arrangement is in the first position. Expand your artistic horizons while exploring the magic and diversity of these wonderful styles. The Magic of Appalachian Fiddling features an assortment of traditional Appalachian fiddle tunes chosen to represent our historical roots in early American culture. This collection of Reels, Gospels, Waltzes, Mountain Songs, Minstrel and Civil War Songs, Rags, Blues and Tin Pan Alleys are very rarely found in print. Every one of these twenty-four authentic “Mountain Fiddle” tunes captures the sounds of a simpler time and provides a unique look into the cultural development of rural America. This Santorella Publication is perfect for practice and performance and provides an opportunity to explain to every student the significant role their instrument played in our country’s birth.