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“Ruth's expressive playing style and exemplary teaching methods are evident throughout this book. Here you will find both a collection of great tunes and a helpful resource for learning performance ideas, historical background, and personal creativity. Whether you play solo or with others, this book is for you!”
—Stephen Humphries
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Features:
• 10 Ruth Smith original tunes • 17 popular tunes from Steve and Ruth Smith's CDs • Two versions of each tune: - a melody version with chords, - and an arranged version • Arrangements range from beginner to advanced • Tips on how to play more expressively • String chart tear out to keep beside the music as a reference

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Music Included:
Ruth’s Originals:
An Appalachian Aire An Appalachian Winter Dancin’ Cross the Strings Emerald Isle High Mountain Heather Homesick for the Holler Jessie Mae Mountain Minuet Snow Angels Winter’s Finale
Other Favorites:
A Fig For a Kiss A Gaelic Dance Coilsfield House Come Before Winter Drunk at Night, Dry in the Morning Farewell to Whisky Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Niel Gow’s Lament O’Carolan’s Draught O’er the Moor to Maggie One Wintry Night Si Bheag, Si Mhor Sleepers, Awake! Southwind St. Basil’s Hymn Swingin’ on a Gate The Lovers’ Waltz
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