Folk Fiddle

Making, Crafting and Decorating

By Emma Harding
Published by The Crowood Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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Build a fiddle with a character and voice all its own, with this step-by-step guide to practical fiddle making

Folk Fiddle – Making, Crafting and Decorating is a richly illustrated guide for makers who want to step beyond classical violin conventions and create instruments that celebrate the artistry, storytelling and freedom of folk music. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, luthier Emma Hardy takes you through each stage of the process, from choosing timber and designing body shapes to carving scrolls, decoration, crafting and applying distinctive varnishes

About The Author

Emma Harding

Emma Hardy is a violin maker based in Sheffield, and specialises in creating instruments for folk musicians, drawing inspiration from nature, history and traditional craft. Emma is an active member of the British Violin Making Association, serving on its committee, editing the quarterly magazine, and helping coordinate the annual Makers’ Day in London. Through Hardy Violins, she builds, repairs, and restores instruments for players across the folk and classical worlds

Product Details

  • Publisher: The Crowood Press (February 9, 2027)
  • Length: 144 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780719846724

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Folk Fiddle

Making, Crafting and Decorating

By Emma Harding
Published by The Crowood Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

LIST PRICE $29.99

PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER

Free shipping when you spend $40. Terms apply.

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