A country gospel classic, this song is arranged for solo 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 and chord-melody style of playing.

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

Originally written for the film "Lovers and Other Strangers" this song was a hit for The Carpenters in 1971. This solo mountain dulcimer arrangement is intended for the intermediate level player in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. The primary challenge will be the numerous three finger chords found throughout the arrangement.

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

ISBN 9781513459127. 8.75x11.75 inches.

With over 70 fiddle tunes arranged for Appalachian dulcimer, this book includes both common session tunes that everyone should know and a handful of obscure gems. The tunes include a representative collection of what people are playing in the current old-time music scene. The author has indicated the source of the tune when known, plus notes on achieving the proper feel and playing style.Although a few of the arrangements are real finger-twisters, most are well within the reach of the intermediate dulcimer player. Some tunes are written for old-time noter style playing, some are best fretted with your fingers. All of the arrangements include suggested chords for guitar or other instruments. One or two include lyrics; most do not.Old-time tunes tend to be played in fiddle-friendly keys like D, G, A (major and minor), and C. Although you can play in most of those keys out of DAD tuning, the music really comes alive when you re-tune and let those drones ring. Tunings include DAA, DAD, DGD, AAA and more. The author includes notes on how to re-tune your dulcimer, as well as alternative tunings for some of the tunes.The author says, This book represents the fruits of over fifty years spent chasing down a good tune.Includes access to online audio of all of the tunes played on solo dulcimer.

The country/pop crossover favorite is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a knowledge of chord-melody style of playing and a 1+ fret on their dulcimer. The song is arranged in both the key of D and the key of G.

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

Written and recorded by the Everly Brothers in 1960 and covered by Linda Ronstadt in 1975, this arrangement is for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of chord-melody style and a 1+ fret.

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

While you're here, take time to check out additional mountain dulcimer arrangement by Larry Conger.

A #1 worldwide hit for Tom Jones in 1966, this song was also covered by artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Porter Wagoner, Bobby Bare, Charley Pride and Elvis Presley. It is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning.

It is intended for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The arrangement makes use of a 1 fret on the middle string.

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

This traditional gospel song has been covered by many artists. The arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the upper intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The arrangement makes extensive use of a 1+ fret.

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

ISBN 9781610655774. This book presents fretted dulcimer arrangements of 58 Stephen Collins Foster classics. Each song is written as a melody line in standard notation with dulcimer tablature beneath plus complete lyrics, historical notes, and suggested guitar chords. Cover graphics from the original nineteenth century sheet music publications lend grace and authenticity, and songwriters and music historians will find much interest in this book. The tunings used are DAD, DAA, DGD, and DAA#D. Intended for experienced beginners to intermediate players, many of these pieces require a 6 1/2 fret dulcimer and a capo. The author includes an insightful essay on the life of Stephen Foster (1826-1864)-a gifted, once successful songwriter whose career decisions and abuse of alcohol lead to personal financial disaster, a broken family, and an early death. His legacy is a treasury of songs reflecting the social issues and romantic illusions of his time. Contains both well-known and lesser known tunes in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio that contains 33 of the book's 58 tunes.