In his preface, the author reminds the reader that this is not a book for the absolute beginner. Even the experienced player may not "get it" on first reading a given tune, but "You can expect to enjoy the process of learning...[and experience] the joy of recreating a traditional tune, of making it your own."

This is the teacher/student pact in effect throughout this marvelous book, written for the literary as much as the musical connoisseur.

Although no classical violin experience is need...