Section

Page

Preface

9

Introduction and General Overview

10

Part I:  The Art of Phrasing

12

·         The American Fiddle Styles: The Bellows as a Bow

13

·         Independent Two Voice Movement

14

·         6 G’s 6 A’s: The Genius of the Concertina

14

·         Wheatstone vs. Jeffries Fingering System

15

·         How to Use this Book

16

·         The Process of Learning

17

·         Explanation of Notation

19

·         Major Scales

21

·         Sources of the Repertoire

25

·         List of Studies

26

Part II: Thirty Studies

·         Study 1A: Preparation of the Hand ~ Shoes and Stockings

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·         Study 1B: Reverse Fingering ~ Shoes and Stockings

34

·         Conclusion of First Lesson

38

·         Basic Studies Continued

39

·         Study 2: Understanding the Three A’s ~ Shooting Creek

39

·         Study 3: Combination of the Keys of G and D, Introduction to C sharp ~ Flop-Eared Mule

42

·         Study 4: Moving Freely Across the Rows in the G Scale ~ Santa Ana’s Retreat

44

·         Study 5: Moving Freely Across the Rows in the G Scale (Reverse Fingering) ~ Santa Ana’s Retreat

46

·         Study 6: Pairing Principle and Smooth Phrases ~ Jump Jim Crow

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·         Study 7: Using Alternating Sides for Rhythmic Dynamic ~ Old Molly Hare

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·         Study 8: Introduction to the Key of A ~ Granny

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·         Lyrical Phrasing

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·         Study 9: Split Triplets and Elaboration of Melody Line~ Shoes and Stockings, elaborated version

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·         Study 10: Maintaining Symmetry in Phrasing ~ Ebenezer

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·         Study 11: Sweeping Arpeggios ~ Swinging on a Gate

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·         Study 12: Imitating the Appalachian Long Bow Style ~ Lady of the Lake

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·         Study 13: Double Stop Harmonies ~ Shady Grove

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·         Study 14: Introduction to Counterpoint ~ Two Friends Quadrille

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·         Study 15: Moving the Axis of the Hand ~ Bill Cheatum

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·         Study 16: Introduction to the Key of C ~ High Yellow

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·         Study 17: Introduction to the Key of F ~ Hull’s Victory

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·         Rhythmic Studies

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·         Study 18: Double Stop Study in D ~ Chicken Reel

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·         Study 19: Double Stop Study in A ~ Cluck Old Hen

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·         Study 20: Using a Repeated Chord as a Rhythmic Device ~ Blackberry Blossom

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·         Study 21: Imitating Shuffle-Bowing in the Lower Strings ~ 28th of January

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·         Study 22: Offbeat Counterpoint as a Rhythmic Device ~ Sally Ann Johnson

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·         Study 23: Imitating Bow Rocking on Alternating Strings ~ Fisher’s Hornpipe

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·         Study 24: Introduction to B Minor ~ Shamrock in the Galax

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·         Summary of Major Points in Studies 1 – 24

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·         Harmony through Chords and Counterpoint

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·         Study 25: Counterpoint Study in G ~ Barlow Knife

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·         Study 26: Counterpoint Study in D ~ Rock the Cradle Joe

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·         Study 27:  ~ Seneca Square Dance

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·         Study 28:  ~ John Brown’s March

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·         Study 29:  ~ Rose Division

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·         Study 30:  ~ Flowers of Edinburgh

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A Final Word

102

Appendix 1 – Note Finder

103

Appendix 2 – 30 Button Layout

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