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, 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. The online audio features slow and up-to-speed versions of all the exercises and tunes.