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The American fiddle music source for on-line fiddle lessons, fiddle books, fiddle videos, DVD fiddle instruction and beginning mandolin. FiddlePal is the place for children and adults to learn to play beginning, intermediate and advanced fiddle tunes and techniques.
FiddlePal News
Lake Country FiddlePal Camp!
Brian Wicklund hosted the first annual Lake Country FiddlePal Camp in June this year. It was a blast with five great teachers 35 kids, swimming and a barn dance! Make your calendar for the second annual June 22-25, 2010 in beautiful Marine on St. Croix, MN.
Fiddle Tune of the Month
This month the fiddle tune is Bill Monroe's classic Scotland.
American Fiddle Method–Books/CDs/DVDs!
Support the little guy! Buy direct from the author...
Beginner / Intermediate Fiddle Value Pack
– Save over 30%! 2 Books, 2 DVDs, 2 CDs!
American Fiddle Method Volume 1 and 2 provides you with a total of 49 fiddle tunes, 2 hours of fiddle music, and 4 hours of fiddle instruction!
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Fiddling for Cello, Viola and Piano! (For your jam buddies...)
American Fiddle Method for Cello, Viola, and Piano Accompaniment!
Same great tunes, same keys and terrific play-along CD. Now cello, viola and piano players can learn fiddle music and join in on the fun!
Newest Book!
Canadian Fiddle Styles
Expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and Canadian fiddle master April Verch team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling. April is among the busiest fiddlers in Canada. Her inspired fans have long clamored for her instruction. This highly anticipated intermediate-level book explores Canada’s rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian, French Canadian, Cape Breton and Métis. More than just a collection of great tunes, this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, schottisches, airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations using the skills in the book. Great play-along CD. 80 page book + 60 minute CD
FiddlePal price $24.95
New Fiddle Recording!
The long-awaited follow-up to the award winning first recording of Brian Wicklund’s band Brother Mule. Great songs and lots of fiddling!
"Ben Winship, Brian Wicklund and Eric Thorin aren't brothers by blood, but they're so damn in tune with one another, you'd think they have some sibling intuition." –Planet Jackson Hole
FiddlePal price $14.95
Instruments and Accessories (Time to upgrade?)
FiddlePal had Brian Wicklund pick out his favorite violin outfits, mandolins, and accessories. Save 15% off list price. Learn More
