The Fiddle Book

New York: Oak Publications, 1967. First Edition. 160pp. Quatro [28 cm] Rust cloth with the title gilt on the backstrip. Very good/Near fine. Gentle wear to corners of jacket. 'The comprehensive book on American folk music fiddling and fiddle styles, including more than 150 traditional fiddle tunes, compiled from country fiddlers.' This work was one of the first instruction books ever printed for old-time fiddle. This legendary publication aimed to represent old-time music in a comprehensive fashion, and includes the music to more than 150 fiddle tunes faithfully transcribed from the playing of traditional musicians. (Inventory #: 10393)