Any one know this book & is it worth the 19.99 $ Elderly charges?



Information there:

LOUISIANA CREOLE FIDDLE METHOD: THE MUSIC AND TECHNIQUE FOR FIDDLERS AND GUITARISTS by D'Jalma Garnier III ; collaborated by Robert Willey.
Book/DVD set. A rich sampling of core material from Louisiana roots music. Canray Fontenot is the best known Creole fiddler, and much of this book is infused with his legacy, including five of his compositions and a video clip. Mr. Garnier has included two of his own tunes, and the rest are by pioneer Louisiana fiddlers of the past Amedi Ardoin, Bibi Carriere, and Dennis McGee, along with zydeco favorite Boozoo Chavis. The method part of the book explains Creole fiddle technique, including bowing, cross bowing, fingering, double stops, and scratching. Along with learning to play solo, information is included on working with accordion players, a second fiddle, guitarists, starting a tune in a group and other tips about working with bands, and amplification. The DVD includes demonstrations and play-alongs, as well as further material when used on a computer. Beginners. 40 pp.

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Found this Melbay link..
http://www.melbay.com/product.asp?ProductID=21172DP

I play a few instruments but don't play fiddle.. however, this sure looks like a good DVD instructional..makes me want to buy it and have a go !

My son's a REALLY good classically trained violinist turned fiddler and has toured the world playing Alternate Country/ Folk style....I think I could pick this Melbay instructional up, then go to him to iron out ALL of the faults..maybe that's a good way for you Mark S. from Arkansas?? LOL.
That Creole style is real easy to listen to..got that swing and slide factor !!