ISBN 9781609744045. Historically, music composed specifically for the hammered dulcimer has been rare. Here are 56 Rizzetta original pieces, including reels, waltzes, hornpipes, jigs, rags, blues, boogie, airs, and music for meditation and healing, that explore all the depth, power, versatility, and emotion of this ancient and expressive instrument. The book includes background about the people, places, and events that inspired each composition. While some pieces require a 16/15 chromatic dulcimer, many fit a 12/11. Melody lines are in standard notation with chord symbols. Many have variations with advanced ornamentation; some have alternate arrangements for four octave chromatic dulcimers. In addition to solos, there are six ensemble arrangements, including quartets, which are useful for groups and workshop teachers. While this collection is most appropriate for intermediate and experienced players, advanced beginners will be able to play some of the tunes. The collection includes originals from the Sam Rizzetta CDs Dulcimer Boogie, Saving Trees, Trapezoid, Flowing Waters, Oceana!aPSs Edge, Bucks and Does, and Seven Valleys.

This Paul McCartney classic is arranged for solo chromatic mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It makes use of a 3+ and 4+ fret. The arrangement is suitable for the upper intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords, chord-melody style and a chromatic fretboard.

Three pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

A Lennon/McCartney ballad from The Beatles "A Hard Days Night" album in 1964. This arrangement is intended for a solo chromatic mountain dulcimer in DAD or 1-5-8 tuning. The arrangement makes use of 0 , 1 , 3 , 4 and 7 frets. It is best suited for the upper intermediate level player with a high level of comfort for three finger chords and a chromatic fretboard.

Three pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

Buddy Holly's posthumous hit from 1960 and Micky Gilley's #1 country hit from 1980 is arranged for chromatic dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. Your dulcimer will need a 0 fret and a 1 fret to play this arrangement.

Intended for the upper intermediate level dulcimer player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords, chord melody style of playing and a chromatic fretboard.

Three pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

THIS IS A CHROMATIC MOUNTAIN DULCIMER ARRANGEMENT. From The Beatles 1967 "St. Peppers" album, this arrangement is intended for the upper intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of tab reading, three finger chords, chord-melody style of playing and a chromatic fretboard.

The arrangement makes extensive use of a 0 and 1 fret. No workaround is available.

Five pages. Tablature, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

A 1965 release for The Beatles, this arrangement is intended for chromatic mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is best suited for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

The arrangement is mildly chromatic, using only one extra fret - the 0 The primary challenge to learning the arrangement will be its many syncopated rhythms, which are common in modern pop music.

Three pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

This Dave Clark Five hit from 1964 is arranged for solo chromatic mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords, chord melody style, and a chromatic fretboard.

Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.