Boosey & Hawkes The French Fiddler - Violon Piano
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Summary of This Score
This complete edition offers a selection of about twenty pieces in the spirit of Edward Huw Jones's Fiddler series, focused on French popular music and the atmosphere of dance halls and café-concerts. It features a range of dances and short forms (jig, polka, bourrée, schottische, march, lament), ideal for working on phrasing, pulse, and character while remaining at an accessible difficulty level. The pieces can be played solo on violin to strengthen rhythmic independence and intonation, or as a duo thanks to a deliberately very simple second part, perfect for a beginner student, an accompanist, or sectional practice. The addition of a piano accompaniment in this complete version allows for establishing harmony, stabilizing tempo, and preparing a stage performance or ensemble music workshop. A preface and notes complete the work to guide stylistic approach and interpretation.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Traditional, World | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Edward Huw Jones | Collection | Fiddler |
| Arranger | Edward Huw Jones | Genre | French traditional music, café music (early 20th century) |
| Instrumentation | solo violin, 2 violins (2nd violin very easy), piano (accompaniment) | Difficulty | easy |
Questions frequently asked
Is the level of The French Fiddler suitable for beginners?
The indicated difficulty is easy. The notation is based on dances and short forms, including the jig, polka, and bourrée.
Does The French Fiddler include piano accompaniment?
This complete edition includes a piano accompaniment part. The accompaniment establishes harmony and stabilizes the tempo. It is intended to prepare for a stage performance or an ensemble workshop.
Is there an easy second violin part?
A very easy second violin part is included, aimed at a beginner student, an accompanist, or section rehearsal.
How many pieces does this collection contain?
The collection offers about twenty pieces. The selection notably includes marches, schottisches, and laments.
Which French styles are covered in this violin music?
The pieces come from French traditional music and early 20th-century café music. The content favors ball and café-concert atmospheres.
