Passing the Music Down
A warmhearted ode to an American musical tradition and to generational ties, told in lyrical free verse with atmospheric illustrationsA young boy travels to the hills of Appalachia to meet the old-time fiddle player whose music he has admired, and so sparks a friendship that will forge a bond...
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A warmhearted ode to an American musical tradition and to generational ties, told in lyrical free verse with atmospheric illustrationsA young boy travels to the hills of Appalachia to meet the old-time fiddle player whose music he has admired, and so sparks a friendship that will forge a bond between generations. The boy develops under the man’s care and instruction, just as seedlings grow with spring rain and summer sun. From playing on the front porch to performing at folk festivals, the two carry on the tradition of passing the music down. This touching, lyrical story, inspired by the lives of renowned fiddlers Melvin Wine and Jake Krack, includes an author’s note and suggested resources for learning about the musicians and the music they love.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780763637538 (076363753X)
Publish date: May 10th 2011
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
A boy with a gift for the fiddle is taken many miles away to an old time fiddler for lessons. The boy learns many things from the old fiddler, including how to be an excellent fiddler.Beautiful pictures and poetic text make this a lovely picture book.“And when the work is done, they sit out on the p...
Appealing story celebrating Appalachian culture and the passing down of learning and traditions.
Based on a true story, this is a loving depiction of a boy learning to play folk tunes in Appalachia from a fiddle master. Becoming a musician of any type, is a process very much like a master and apprentice, and has always been so. In this particularly American version, a young boy is tutored by an...