This book contains practice tips, a helpful glossary, a short essay on the Gypsytouch and a fine assortment of approximately 50 annotated traditional Gypsytunes from Russia, Romania, Hungary, and Bessarabia. Based on many years ofresearch, travel, and participation in slavas or Gypsy jam sessions, this long- anticipated book makes a significant and colorful contribution to the violin repertoire while providing a thorough grounding in the characteristic elements of the passionate Gypsy style. Includes access to online audio containing every song in the book at performance tempo with violin accompaniment. Intermediate to advanced.