There aren't too many that I know of that come with recordings. You can buy books of music by players who have CDs though. The Beaton Family of West Mabou is a great CD and there are tune books by Kinnon Beaton and family. If you like the more mainstrea stuff, Natalie MacMaster has a book of tunes featured on her earlier recordings. Paul Cranford's "The Lighthouse Collection" comes with a CD. The tunes are mostly his own compositions. Some have been recorded, most not, but interesting stuff. I also love the Jerry Holland Collections, 1 and 2.
There are a good selection of these books for sale at http:cranfordpub.com. I have bought stuff there before.
I also recommend Cranford Publications. I have Brenda Stubbert's Collection of Fiddle Tunes, and I see she came out with a 2nd edition. No CD, but tunes are referenced to recordings. There is a ton of material on the Cranford website.
Best Cape Breton Fiddle Book
Best Cape Breton Fiddle Book
What is the best Cape Breton fiddle book? Preferably one with a CD or reference to recordings.
# Posted on April 9th 2007 by davarm
Re: Best Cape Breton Fiddle Book
There aren't too many that I know of that come with recordings. You can buy books of music by players who have CDs though. The Beaton Family of West Mabou is a great CD and there are tune books by Kinnon Beaton and family. If you like the more mainstrea stuff, Natalie MacMaster has a book of tunes featured on her earlier recordings. Paul Cranford's "The Lighthouse Collection" comes with a CD. The tunes are mostly his own compositions. Some have been recorded, most not, but interesting stuff. I also love the Jerry Holland Collections, 1 and 2.
There are a good selection of these books for sale at http:cranfordpub.com. I have bought stuff there before.
# Posted on April 9th 2007 by anastasiadesroches
Re: Best Cape Breton Fiddle Book
oops http://cranfordpub.com
# Posted on April 9th 2007 by anastasiadesroches
Re: Best Cape Breton Fiddle Book
This one: http://www.dungreenmusic.com/tunebook/book.html
Though most of the stuff from Cranford's is absolutely fantastic as well.
# Posted on April 9th 2007 by Georgi
Re: Best Cape Breton Fiddle Book
I also recommend Cranford Publications. I have Brenda Stubbert's Collection of Fiddle Tunes, and I see she came out with a 2nd edition. No CD, but tunes are referenced to recordings. There is a ton of material on the Cranford website.
# Posted on April 9th 2007 by mjct
Re: Best Cape Breton Fiddle Book
The Cranford Pub is a great resource. Thanks!
Any idea as to when the Dungreen Collection will be updated? The site says the last update was in 2002.
# Posted on April 9th 2007 by davarm
Re: Best Cape Breton Fiddle Book
You could try sending an email. I usually get a speedy response when I have questions. I have the Dungreen collection too. Great book.
# Posted on April 10th 2007 by anastasiadesroches