Philip John Berthoud: 14 books

This handy, case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for traditional fiddle players of any experience level. Clear musical examples, diagrams, photos and cartoons are included covering bowing, fingering, posture,practice, instrument care, theory, traditional music, improvisation and accessories.An ideal gift for any fiddle player.

An exciting collection of 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy mandolin. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation as well as mandolin tablature. An accompanying online audio recording contains all the tunes, played at a manageable speed, with guitar accompaniment. The...

This handy, case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for mandolin players of any experience level. Clear musical examples in standard notation and mandolin tablature are included along with diagrams, photos and cartoons. Topics covered include left/right hand technique, chords,...

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and online audio that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional fiddle music of Ireland, going right from the basics of how to hold and make the first sounds on the instrument - through specially composed, manageable tunes in the Irish style - right...

An exciting collection of 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy fiddle. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation with bow directions. An accompanying audio contains all the tunes, played at a manageable speed, with guitar accompaniment. The collection contains airs,...

This handy book is packed full of useful information and tips for guitarists of any experience level. Clear musical examples in standard notation and guitar tablature are included along with diagrams, photos and cartoons. Topics covered include chords, right/left hand technique, instrument care, theory, posture, accessories and practicing.

This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Irish mandolin playing. As well as being a complete guide for the absolute beginner, this book also contains a mine of information, useful tips and ideas for the experienced player. The book takes the reader from the basics of the mandolin right...

This book is an exciting and varied collection of 35 traditional tunes from Africa, North and South America, Europe, The Middle East, Asia and Australia, specially arranged with the beginning/intermediate mandolinist in mind. All the tunes are written clearly in standard notation as well as mandolin...

This book is a follow-up to 'Irish Fiddle Playing: A Guide for the Serious Player'. The student will gain a deeper knowledge of fiddle playing and improve their overall playing and musical understanding. Subjects include: improvisation fingering and bowing techniques playing with other musicians modes converting...

The book is designed to make the personal aspects of traditional Irish fiddle playing, improvisation and interpretation, accessible to novice players. Drawing on his experience writing out reels, jigs and other tunes for new players at a North London session and teaching fiddle, the author conveys...

This book will teach you to play the mandolin through inspiring traditional music from around the world, arranged specifically for the instrument. The material is ideal for beginners and requires no prior musical knowledge. More experienced mandolinists can benefit from an exciting array of tunes and ideas. Includes access to online audio performed at manageable tempos.

This book is an exciting and varied collection of 35 traditional tunes from Africa, North and South America, Europe, The Middle East, Asia and Australia, specially arranged with the beginning/intermediate fiddle player in mind. All the tunes are written clearly in standard notation. Audio tracks of...

This book will teach you to play the fiddle through inspiring traditional music from around the world, arranged specifically for the instrument. The material is ideal for beginners and requires no prior musical knowledge. More experienced fiddle players can benefit from an exciting array of tunes and ideas. Includes access to online audio performed at manageable tempos.

An exciting collection of 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy flatpicking guitar. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation as well as guitar tablature. An accompanying audio online contains all the tunes, played at a manageable speed, with guitar accompaniment. The...