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.

This sizeable collection of hammered dulcimer tunes brings together over 225 old-time and Celtic traditional tunes that are commonly heard at gatherings of old-time musicians. This is music that has been passed down vocally orlearned by ear instrumentally and derived from countries where many of our ancestors originated. Trying to separate American and Celtic traditional music is an impossible task as so many of the tunes we consider our own areadapted versions of tunes passed on to us from other countries and would fit into either category. This book therefore features favorite selections from both American and Celtic traditions. These instrumental arrangements arewritten in standard notation only with chord symbols.

This collection by Janita Baker contains 21 songs arranged in a fingerpicking style for the mountain Dulcimer. Fingerpicking Dulcimer offers a wide variety of musical genres and playing levels.Divided equally between arrangements for three and four equidistant strings the songs progress in difficulty within each section from beginner to advanced level. Each piece is written in both standard music notation and Dulcimertablature and is accompanied by performance tips for playing that song. Many arrangements utilize the 6 1/2 fret and tunings range from standard modal tunings to four-string variations. The arrangements cover a wide rangeof song styles including traditional ragtime blues and classical standards. Songs include: My Old Kentucky Home Londonderry Air All Through the Night The Entertainer Careless Love House of the Rising Sun FurElise and Bach's Minuet in G. There is an extensive introduction on playing techniques for both left and right hands tunings reading tablature and Dulcimer embellishments. The accompanying audio is aninstrumental recording of solo Dulcimer designed to give the student a note-for-note reference to each written arrangement while providing a performance-quality listening experience.

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.

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).

Par . This new addition to the First 50 series is a one-of-a-kind collection of accessible, well-known traditional, folk and pop songs arranged expertly for dulcimer by Steven B. Eulberg. / Date parution : 2022-07-23/ Recueil / Dulcimer

Bluegrass on Hammered Dulcimer is a collection of tunes commonly found in the standard bluegrass repertoire. Favorite vocal pieces such as 'A Man of Constant Sorrow ' 'Angel Band ' 'Keep on the Sunny Side ' and 'Will the Circlebe Unbroken ' are included along side hot instrumentals such as 'Jerusalem Ridge ' 'Rawhide ' 'Big Mon ' and 'Blue Grass Stomp.' Even traditional tunes that you think you know already such as 'Bill Cheatham ' 'Farewell toWhiskey ' 'Forked Deer ' and 'Salty Dog' are given a new twist when presented as a typical bluegrass 'break.' Intermediate players and above will enjoy the challenge of learning more complicated versions of common tunes andperforming them at the high-speed tempo that is expected in bluegrass music. Players are encouraged to use these examples of bluegrass breaks merely as a starting point. Improvisation is a key component in playing bluegrass styleand players will enjoy experimenting with their own creations. Each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only.

This beginner's method presents clear concise instruction for learning to play the traditional three-stringed mountain dulcimer. Thirty-eight songs are taught with notation and fret numbers for each note. Chord symbols are alsoincluded for playing with guitar banjo or another chording instrument. Melody playing with drones and basic chord playing are both taught. Lyrics are included with the songs for added fun. From the time this text was firstpublished it has been a steady best seller.

for the Mountain Dulcimer-This collection for mountain dulcimer players includes two dozen wedding pieces in DAD tuning derived from the folk traditions of the British Isles and America???s Appalachian community. The melodies appear in both dulcimer tablature and music notation with suggested backup chords. Arrangements for a second dulcimer player are also included. An original song entitled Many Butterflies is provided as a wedding gift from author Madeline MacNeil! Haste to the Wedding and the marrying couple then asks each other to Give Me Your Hand.

Arrangement: Hawley Sally. Par HAWLEY SALLY. Cette importante collection de dulcimer martelé tunes rassemble plus de 225 Old-Time et celtique traditionnel tunes qui sont communément entendue lors de rencontres de musiciens Old-Time. Il s'agit de musique qui a été transmise vocalement, ou instrumentalement a appris à l'oreille et provenant de pays où bon nombre de nos ancêtres proviennent. Essayer de séparer la musique traditionnelle celtique et American, c'est une tâche impossible, comme pour beaucoup de la musique nous considérons notre propre sont adaptés les versions d'airs transmis à nous d'autres pays et seraient inscrivent dans la catégorie. Ce livre présente donc préférées sélections de tradition celtique et le American. Ces arrangements instruments sont écrites en notation standard uniquement avec les symboles de la corde. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Acoustic Music - Songbooks / Recueil / Dulcimer (Cordes frappées)

Into The Light. Par SANSONE MAGGIE. Il s'agit de musique pour dulcimer martelé qui apaise l'âme : une riche tapisserie des ambiances celtiques pour contemplation douce et calme. Les sons mélodieux et douces des maillets en bois recouverts de cuir, danse à travers les quatre-vingts chaînes crée une harpe ressemblant résonante soutenir ce qui amène une beauté particulière sur les mélodies antiques. Ajouter une superposition riche de chaînes, les qualités profonde tonales d'instruments à vent, instruments de musique traditionnelle celtique et précoce et cet album vous mènera dans la lumière. Cette collection est créée spécialement pour la relaxation, la méditation et massage à l'aide des sélections à partir du voyageur a de Maggie Sansone rêve, ancienne Noels, Mist and Stone et danse sur le rivage. Maggie écrit: ' Je suis heureux de rassembler dans une collection spéciale les mélodies plus contemplatifs de mes enregistrements. Bien que basé à la tradition celtique, elles expriment une qualité universelle, qui transcende les frontières et s'adressant à la plus élevée en nous tous avec légèreté et la joie! ' / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Celtic/Irish - Songbooks / Recueil / Dulcimer (Cordes frappées)

Ce livre et CD didact package vise à encourager les joueurs dulcimer à l'intermédiaire de niveau avancé pour jouer la façon ' bonne '. Cet ouvrage vous pouvez enseigner plusieurs techniques de base, simples créer la sensation de la musique traditionnelle irlandaise. / Dulcimer