Download or read book Anthology of Contest Fiddle Tunes written by Joe Carr and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a collection of 59 fiddle tunes from the rich contest fiddle tradition. Carr has collected unique variations of breakdowns, tunes-of-choice and waltzes from a who's-who of great first generation fiddlers including Benny Thommason, Major Franklin, Norman Soloman, Terry Morris, James Texas Shorty Chancellor and others. Many tunes appear here for the first time. Included is a special discussion of authentic bowing. Accompanying CD played by champion fiddler Aarun Carter.-