Gypsy Violin Basics, A Beginner's Guide. This easy Gypsy-style introduction takes you on a musical journey along the Romany Trail, assimilating the musical idioms of Eastern Europe & the Mideast. Here are the core nuggets of the flashy & exotic Gypsy style, distilled to their essence. Fun, easy Gypsy-style tunes; Authentic Gypsy violin techniques - scales, bowings, ornaments & more; Play-along CD with slow lead tracks & slow accompaniment tracks; Glossary of techniques & terms.