Scottish Fiddle Gifts
The sound of the Scottish fiddle is both energetic and precise, and the traditional style of playing is much different than other folk fiddling sounds. The individual sound of the fiddle makes it a popular instrument for many people. Deriving a gift idea from the Scottish fiddle is a great idea for a true lover of music. Whether they just enjoy the music or play it, a Scottish fiddle gift can make anyone break out into song from pure delight.
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Recorded Music
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Giving recordings of Scottish fiddling is not a boring gift, especially when there is such a wide variety of styles within the genre itself. Give a selection of CDs that come from the different regions in which Scottish fiddle is played, such as Shetland, the North East, the Highlands, and the Border of Scotland, and in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Give a CD of each particular region, with a well-known artist from each.
Sheet Music
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For the avid fiddler, sheet music is integral to growth as a musician. Receiving new music to be played in a variety of styles is a wonderful gift for those who own a fiddle. Give them sheet music which suits their level of learning, whether beginning, moderate, or for an advanced player. Give some extra strings or rosin for their bow as well with the gift, with a note attached saying "Because you'll wear out your current one with all this music!"
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Concert Tickets
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Giving concert tickets to a lover of Scottish fiddle music is a way of giving them a tangible gift, one where they can be present as the music is played from their favorite fiddler. Look up tours online of Scottish fiddlers and whether there are any artists coming to where they reside or the surrounding areas. An inventive way to package this gift is to place the ticket inside the CD of the artist who is playing in concert. When they open the disk, the receiver will be pleasantly surprised that they not only get a CD, but also get to hear them live.
DVD Lessons
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While Scottish fiddling teachers are not very common in the United States, an alternative is to give a DVD of beginner fiddling lessons. This gives an individual who loves fiddling the chance to try their own hand at it, even if there are no teachers around. To really add an extravagant flair to the gift, and if they do not already have a fiddle, present them with first the DVD and then a fiddle for them to begin on.
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