The Hidden Note
Fiddler Magazine|Fall 2019
Cherish the Ladies, Part II: Pioneering Women Fiddlers
Caoimhin Mac Aoidh
The Hidden Note

In 1999, the Outline Press of London published a remarkable limited-edition book simply called The Violin Book. It concentrates on the history and making of the instrument as well as wonderful photos of famed examples from the likes of Stradivari, Amati, Stainer, Guarneri, etc. The final section deals with legendary performers on the instrument, concentrating – but not solely – on the classical genre. Of the 36 performers highlighted, only four are female.

The historical demotion of women performers on the instrument may have hit its lowest in the writings of the New Zealand-born Scots violinist, William C. Honeyman (1845-1919). Honeyman was a violinist of considerable talent and strove through his publications to promote the popular playing of both classical and traditional Scottish fiddle repertoire. His 1898 publication The Strathspey, Reel and Hornpipe Tutor was an important contribution to the Scots’ canon and influenced a number of players in terms of bowing technique.

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