This book presents the most widely played fiddle tunes in easy-to-read arrangements for viola. The viola edition features the same tunes in the same keys as the author’s original The Fiddlin’ Workshop and The Fiddlin' Workshop for Cello, so all three instruments could conceivably jam together. Designed for beginning through intermediate players, the arrangements progress in difficulty with each tune. A few tunes are presented in both easier and more challenging versions.

In addition to helpful hints on fingerings and bowing, this collection contains suggested guitar accompaniment chords and a bit of fiddlin’ history and related folklore. Includes access to an excellent online audio recording of the book’s tunes and variations.

Introduction / About the Author

Overview of Symbols and Terminology

Scales and Key Signatures

Soldier’s Joy

Arkansas Traveler

Devil’s Dream in A

Devil’s Dream in D

Staten Island (simplified)

Staten Island

Irish Washerwoman

Garry Owen

Red Haired Boy

Red Haired Boy (variation)

Wilson’s Clog (simplified)

Wilson’s Clog

Here’s to the Ladies

St. Anne’s Reel

Great Western Clog

East Tennessee Blues (2 violas)

My Silver Bell (2 violas)

Whoa Mule

Fisher’s Hornpipe

Teetotaller’s Reel

Temperance Reel

Ragtime Annie

Crazy Creek

Benny & Bea’s Waltz (simplified)

Benny & Bea’s Waltz

Goodnight Waltz

Angus Campbell (simplified

Angus Campbell

Bill Cheatum

Forester’s Reel 

New Broom

Snowflake Reel

Cuckoo’s Nest 1

Cuckoo’s Nest  2

Snowshoes

Forked Deer

Bittercreek

Salt River

Whiskey Before Breakfast

Cattle in the Cane

Black & White Rag

Little Joe