Hal Leonard - The Fiddler's Fakebook Violin & Fiddle Songbook – 500 Jigs, Reels and Hornpipes Folk Sheet Music Collection

The Fiddler’s Fakebook: The Ultimate Sourcebook for the Traditional Fiddler is a comprehensive violin and fiddle songbook designed as a practical reference for musicians exploring traditional fiddle music. Published by Music Sales America in softcover format, this collection features nearly 500 traditional tunes including jigs, reels, rags, and hornpipes drawn from a wide range of folk traditions. The book presents lead melodies with chord names along with instructional text and performance notes, making it suitable for players developing their skills as well as experienced fiddlers building their repertoire. With clearly presented notation and helpful guidance on playing styles, musicians can explore traditional fiddle techniques while learning well-known tunes commonly heard in jam sessions, gatherings, and traditional music settings. In addition to sheet music, the book includes informational resources about the fiddling world, an extensive discography of fiddle recordings, and a detailed index of songs and alternate titles that helps players easily locate specific tunes or variations. This organized format makes the collection a convenient resource for violinists and fiddlers looking to expand their folk and Americana repertoire while studying traditional fiddle music. Selected tunes included in this collection feature: 1. Another Jig Will Do 2. Apple Blossom 3. Arkansas Traveler 4. Bill Cheatham 5. Bitter Creek 6. Bonnie Kate 7. Cotton-Eyed Joe 8. Cripple Creek 9. Fiddler’s Dream 10. Fisher’s Hornpipe 11. Flop-Eared Mule 12. Flowers of Edinburgh 13. The Girl That Broke My Heart 14. The Irish Washerwoman 15. Magpie 16. Old Joe Clark 17. Stoney Creek 18. Woodchopper’s Reel, along with many additional traditional fiddle tunes included throughout the collection.

• Nearly 500 Traditional Fiddle Tunes: This violin and fiddle songbook includes nearly 500 traditional tunes covering a wide range of styles such as jigs, reels, rags, and hornpipes. It provides a large collection of folk and Americana music for fiddlers and violinists looking to expand their traditional repertoire.
• Designed for Beginner to Advanced Players: Suitable for musicians at different skill levels, this collection offers clearly presented melodies with chord names, making it accessible for beginners while still useful for experienced fiddlers building their music library.
• Lead Melodies with Chords & Performance Notes: Each tune features lead melody notation and chord names along with instructional text and performance notes. These elements help players understand traditional playing approaches and support learning and practice.
• Helpful Reference for Traditional Fiddle Music: In addition to sheet music, this book includes an extensive discography of fiddle recordings and information about the fiddling world. An index of songs and alternate titles helps musicians locate specific tunes easily.
• Includes Well-Known Traditional Tunes: Features a wide selection of traditional favorites including: 1. Another Jig Will Do 2. Apple Blossom 3. Arkansas Traveler 4. Bill Cheatham 5. Bitter Creek 6. Bonnie Kate 7. Cotton-Eyed Joe 8. Cripple Creek 9. Fiddler’s Dream 10. Fisher’s Hornpipe 11. Flop-Eared Mule 12. Flowers of Edinburgh 13. The Girl That Broke My Heart 14. The Irish Washerwoman 15. Magpie 16. Old Joe Clark 17. Stoney Creek 18. Woodchopper’s Reel.