You Can Play For Hammered Dulcimer-National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Mark Wade presents common jam tunes in a unique way that shows beginners how to play the essence of the tunes simply and the intermediate/advanced players the ornamented versions. Each 'EasyDoes It' version of a tune is paired with the fancy rendition along with the chords. Now jamming is easier than ever for players of ALL levels!

Over 500 mountain dulcimer chords for the five widely used modes-- Mixolydian Ionian Lydian Dorian and Aeolian--plus jazz and four-string chromatic tunings. Includes an explanation and history of modes transpositions usinga capo playing dulcimer in jam sessions and more. Special case size.

In folk tradition stories of love lost betrayal jealousy conflict emigration and the supernatural are often immortalised in songs of many traditions demonstrating that singing has been a universal vehicle for the humancondition. The criteria for this wonderful collection of prose and melodies is from Celtic traditions that have been with us for hundreds of years. These compositions have been arranged so that each will work both as an air and asa song. All of the selections in the book appear on the companion audio online.

This instruction manual and song collection is a well-crafted collection of basic Dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in Cripple Creek Colorado in the 19th Century-- plus a few modern daytunes by its current inhabitants. The techniques and songs have been transcribed from the performances of Bud and Donna Ford who have been collecting songs for their favorite instrument for some time. The Fords explain thebasics of playing the Dulcimer including instructions on strumming tunings and picking. Solos are offered in all of the various modes (Ionian Dorian Locrian etc.) in standard notation only with lyrics and chord symbols. Theend result is an attractive yet pragmatic book that offers a solid grounding in the art of Dulcimer playing. The recording features verbal instruction and performances of most of the tunes in the book on solo Dulcimer making learning easy and fun. The recording used tunings which are lower than those in the book but this will not affect players reading the tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Hymns Arranged For Hammered Dulcimer-This collection of music conveys Madeline's love of hymns. Many of these arrangements provide a harmony part that may be performed on another instrument such as the flute guitar bowed psaltery or mountain dulcimer. The majorityof these tunes can be played on a 12/11-course hammered dulcimer (with G below middle C being the lowest note on the instrument). Selections include: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; All Beautiful the March of Days; Amazing Grace; BeThou My Vision; Come Thou Font of Every Blessing; Evening Hymns; For the Beauty of the Earth; He Leadeth Me; Here I Am Lord; How Great Thou Art; and many more. Written in standard notation only with complete lyrics and suggestedchord changes.

A superb collection of 57 dulcimer solo arrangements by famed recording artist Neal Hellman. Included are original compositions and new arrangements of traditional works from Neal's popular albums. Innotation and tab. Primarily in DAD tuning with a few arrangements in DDGD and GDG.

A delightful and extensive collection of dearly loved and time honored hymns and gospel tunes creatively arranged to be enjoyed and successfully played at any skill level. The tunes are written out in music notation and instandard dulcimer tablature that is clear and easy to read. Chord symbols are included for accompanying instruments as well as the lyrics for singing along. The thoughtful and intentional use of the Ionian (DAA ) Mixolydian(DAD) and Reverse Ionian (DGD) tunings will encourage flexibility and expand the use and understanding of different melodic modes and accompanying chord shapes. •

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 historicalnotes 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.Thetunings 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 ofStephen 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 songsreflecting 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.

This collection of traditional music for the mountain dulcimer seeks to reunite this beautiful instrument with the people the music and the world from which it came. It tells the story of the Wilderness Road a trail through theAppalachian Mountains from Gate City Virginia to Fort Boonesboro Kentucky blazed by Daniel Boone and links it to the history and heritage of the mountain dulcimer. Numerous photographs and maps help tell the story and eachtune in the book includes a historical anecdote describing its origin. This book is a must for anyone interested in the history of the Appalachian Mountain region and its music. The sixteen tunes in this book are written innotation and tablature for the standard three-course mountain dulcimer (without the 6 1/2 or 1 1/2 fret in the fretboard) with chord symbols and complete lyrics. A knowledge of simple chording techniques is all that is needed toplay the tunes. The tunings used are Ionian (DAA) Aeolian (DAC) and Dorian (DAG).

This text by one of America's finest Hammered Dulcimer players contains the pieces played on Maggie's music recording A Scottish Christmas which features Scottish carols wassail tunes strathspeys and reels for thecelebration of Christmas Hogmanay and the New Year. Arranged for the standard 12/11 Hammered Dulcimer. The recording was acclaimed by CBS Sunday Morning as ‘Ancient and infectious’.

Dulcimer Jam takes common and obscure tunes heard in jam sessions and arranges them for hammered dulcimer fretted dulcimers (with tablature) and other instruments to play in a jam session setting.

Arranged For Hammered Dulcimer-This collection is drawn from Ken Kolodner's extensive library of arrangements for the Hammered Dulcimer developed from over 30 years of teaching thousands of workshops. This book includes traditional and originalwaltzes slow airs marches and O'Carolan. The repertoire draws primarily from the traditional music of the United States (Old-Time) Ireland Scotland Quebec Cape Breton England Finland Sweden Chile and Israel. Eachtune is presented as a simple melody with chord progression along with one or more detailed arrangements offering a wide range of levels of complexity. Backup and harmony parts are provided for many of thepieces.The book is intended to be a lifetime resource for players of all levels. Kolodner is widely known as one of the most prominent teachers and performers of the Hammered Dulcimer and is especially known for histeaching of arranging and backup techniques.

With This Ring is a hammered dulcimer collection of tunes for weddings and special occasions. Common wedding processionals such as ?Pachelbel?s Canon? and Wagner?s ?Bridal March? are included as well as common recessionals such asClarke?s ?Trumpet Voluntary? and Mendelsson?s ?Wedding March.? Other favorite melodies such as Vivaldi?s ?Spring? from the Four Seasons and Beethoven?s ?Fur Elise? are included in this tasteful collection that supplies arepertoire suitable for preludes or any elegant occasion. With This Ring is accessible to all levels of players offering both a beginning 'melody-only' version and an intermediate arrangement for each song. In addition eachtune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only.