JULY 4th INDEPENDENCE WEEK SALE
SALE DATES - JUNE 29 to JULY 6, 2026
250 Years of American Music.
Play Your Part.
From fiddle tunes to concert halls, the violin has carried the American story. This week, we invite you to celebrate that legacy — with special savings on instruments, cases, and accessories.
MUSIC & AMERICAN IDENTITY
Music expresses the deepest sentiments of the soul — and our American heritage is a celebration of music as a culturally defining force. Whether it's Southern jazz, Appalachian old-time, the protest anthems of the 1960s, Gershwin's bravado, Rogers & Hammerstein on Broadway, or the raw energy of rock and metal: our music is as diverse as we are, and it expresses all we aspire to as a nation.
Music sings the story of America.
This Independence Day, we honor 250 years of that tradition, which is many traditions woven into one — and the instruments that have carried every note of it.
Independence Week Savings
Special pricing on instruments and accessories
Discounts valid June 29 - July 6. Cannot be combined with other offers. While supplies last.
Expand your repertoire and master traditional styles from around the world with this specially curated 5-book collection. From the energetic dance halls of Quebec to the heart of American Bluegrass and the haunting melodies of Scandinavia, this bundle is the ultimate resource for fiddlers of all skill levels.
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The Ultimate Global Fiddle Collection (5-Book Combo)
Unleash the rich, diverse world of traditional fiddle music with this ultimate 5-book curation. Spanning the vibrant dance halls of Quebec, the jam sessions of 20th-century America, the heart of Bluegrass country, the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of Scandinavia, and a global tour of authentic folk traditions, this bundle is a must-have.
Whether you are a beginner looking to expand your repertoire, an accomplished player mastering regional techniques, or a musicologist diving into historical styles, this combo offers a lifetime of musical exploration.
What’s Inside the Bundle:
Danse ce soir! Fiddle and Accordion Music of Quebec The most comprehensive collection of Québécois repertoire available. Features 122 traditional and composed tunes complete with ornaments and guitar/piano chords. Written in both French and English, it includes extensive historical background, style analyses, musician biographies, maps, photos, and a deep dive into piano accompaniment (including three full transcriptions).
A Snapshot of 20th Century American Fiddle (by Stacy Phillips) A meticulously collected time capsule of the tunes American fiddlers played and loved in the latter part of the 20th century. Saved from disappearing vinyl records, these melodies are preserved from real-world square dances, fiddle contests, and jam sessions. Includes essential bowings, fingerings, and guitar chords.
Bluegrass Fiddle Styles Master the authentic sounds of bluegrass with over 450 classic licks. This guide teaches you how to construct your own solos, play fills and back-ups, and master advanced techniques like double stops and upper-position riffs. It even features a dedicated section on how to play the iconic "Orange Blossom Special."
🎵 Bonus Audio Included: Comes with a unique code to stream or download audio tracks featuring PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional player that lets you loop sections, change keys, and slow down audio without altering the pitch.
Scandinavian Fiddle Tunes (by Vicki Swan) Explore the traditional sounds of Sweden, Finland, and Norway with 73 beautiful violin arrangements. Curated by specialist Vicki Swan, this book offers deep insights into Nordic history, playing techniques, and style. Includes audio recordings of all tunes performed by the author (suitable for grades 3-8).
The Violin Framework / Global Traditions Collection (by Edward Huws Jones) Take a global tour from lively barn dances to Sarajevo street cafés. Researched and arranged by renowned expert Edward Huws Jones, this collection offers absolutely authentic, hugely enjoyable folk music. Highly flexible, the edition includes guitar chords and optional parts, allowing the music to be played as solos, duets, trios, or by larger ensembles.
Why Choose This Combo?
Global Repertoire: Travel from Canada and the US to Scandinavia and Eastern Europe through music.
All Skill Levels Welcome: Accessible to beginners while providing deep, technical insights for advanced players, musicologists, and folklorists.
More Than Just Sheet Music: Packed with historical context, performance notes, bowing guides, and professional audio resources to truly master each style.
Grab the ultimate fiddle library today and bring the world's finest dance and folk traditions to your strings!
The full range of traditional fiddle repertoire is now at your fingertips! Using these generous collections, you can create your own ceilidh, barn dance, jazz club or Sarajevo street-café. Some of this music is familiar, some more exotic, but all of it is absolutely authentic, faithfully arranged and, above all, hugely enjoyable.
Each title in the series is available in two formats: the Violin Edition (with an optional easy violin part and guitar chords); or the Complete Edition, which also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is hugely flexible, which means the music can be played as solos, duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles.
Edward Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style, giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.
Scandinavian Fiddle Tunes is a collection of 73 arrangements for violin of traditional tunes from Sweden, Finland, and Norway. Scandinavian traditional music specialist and folk fiddler Vicki Swan provides notes on the history of the music, as well as playing techniques and styles. She also performs all the tunes on included recordings. German and French translations of all texts are available as PDF downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8.
Over 450 authentic bluegrass licks are featured in this book. You'll learn how to apply them to create your own solos, play fills and back-ups and increase your musical understanding. Special sections are included on riffs using double stops, riffs in upper positions, and how to play “Orange Blossom Special.” The book also includes full solos and shows you how to use various licks in tunes.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
Meticulously collected from recordings, square and contra dances, fiddle contests, jam sessions and individual fiddlers- this book is meant to provide a snapshot of what American fiddlers were playing and listening to in the latter part of the 20th Century. As the vinyl record format disappears from the marketplace, a great deal of recorded fiddle music will no longer be available. In this book, Stacy Phillips shares the fruits of some timely collecting for all fiddlers to enjoy. Bowings, fingerings, and guitar chords are provided for each melody line.
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