Cajun Favorites For Mountain Dulcimer

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Cajun Favorites for Mountain Dulcimer

Author : Lois Hornbostel
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 078668660X

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Cajun Favorites for Mountain Dulcimer by Lois Hornbostel Pdf

This collection of sweet waltzes and lively two-steps presents an exciting new repertoire for mountain dulcimer players, with playing techniques for authentic style. A CD of all the music is included, and the notation and chords in standard keys can also be used for other instruments. This music suits the mountain dulcimer well because it comes from the Cajun accordion, which has the same simple diatonic scale. The easy melodies and chord progressions in this repertoire can be played by less experienced dulcimer players, while the tips on improvisation and embellished versions offer creativity for more experienced players. Music includes Jolie Blon, Mardi Gras Dance, J'ai Pass Devant ta Porte, Allons Lafayette, Madame Sosthne, The Back Door.

Cajun Favorites for Mountain Dulcimer

Author : LOIS HORNBOSTEL
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-09
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610656757

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Cajun Favorites for Mountain Dulcimer by LOIS HORNBOSTEL Pdf

This collection of sweet waltzes and lively two-steps presents an exciting new repertoire for mountain dulcimer players, with playing techniques for authentic style. An audio download online is availableof all the music is included, and the notation and chords in standard keys can also be used for other instruments. This music suits the mountain dulcimer well because it comes from the Cajun accordion, which has the same simple diatonic scale. The easy melodies and chord progressions in this repertoire can be played by less experienced dulcimer players, while the tips on improvisation and embellished versions offer creativity for more experienced players.Music includes Jolie Blon, Mardi Gras Dance, J'ai Pass, Devant ta Porte, Allons a Lafayette, MadameSosthne, The Back Door

O'Carolan Harp Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer

Author : Shelley Stevens
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-25
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610650267

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O'Carolan Harp Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer by Shelley Stevens Pdf

Turlough O'Carolan is the most revered of all Irish harpers and composers. This collection, epertly transcribed in notation and tablature, presents 30 beloved O'Carolan medoldies featuring a uniquely Irish collection of moods and meditations. the arrangements are designed for the intermediate to advanced player, performing on a dulcimer with a 6 and 1/2 fret. the book also includes playing tips and a biographical sketch of Turlough O'Carolan.

Dulcimer Muse

Author : Ruth Barrett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781513469508

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Dulcimer Muse by Ruth Barrett Pdf

Dulcimer Muse is a beautiful collection of fingerpicked and strummed tunes and songs arranged for the mountain dulcimer for players seeking to expand their repertoire. Thirty-one arrangements are gathered from Medieval and Renaissance eras, traditional folk music of Ireland, Scotland, England, Brittany and Spain, plus original compositions. Intended primarily for intermediate to advanced players and for some ambitious beginners, the pieces include melody lines in standard notation, mountain dulcimer tablature, with chords above most of the dulcimer tablature that can be shared with other musicians for accompaniment. Suggestions on how to play with greater musicality and ease are included. Set one-step lower than customary to bring out the dulcimer’s deeper tones; the majority of pieces are arranged in Mixolydian and Aeolian tunings.

Hawaiian & Polynesian Music for Appalachian Dulcimer

Author : Mark Nelson
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619119352

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Hawaiian & Polynesian Music for Appalachian Dulcimer by Mark Nelson Pdf

Put some aloha into your playing with Hawaiian & Polynesian Music for Appalachian Dulcimer! More than just a repertoire collection of classic Pacific island melodies, this book includes the history and background stories of the individual tunes and a brief language pronunciation guide. In addition, the author provides humorous and insightful observations on interpretation, fingerstyle technique, and Hawaiian slack-key guitar style as applied to the mountain dulcimer. Written in standard notation and tablature for the 3-course dulcimer with the 6+ or 6½ fret, these fingerstyle arrangements are for intermediate to advanced mountain dulcimer players who are looking for a challenge and want to try something new. These arrangements sound best played fingerstyle, and make use of polyphony, harmonics, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and the sweet chords beloved by Island musicians. Some selections like “Aloha ‘Oe” are instantly recognizable, while others such as “Wehiwehi ‘Oe” or “Pauoa Liko ka Lehua” may be unfamiliar outside of Hawaii. Includes access to online audio of all 22 examples and melodies in DAD, CGC and DGD tunings. To help the student master these arrangements, the author provides detailed performance notes for each tune. Includes access to online audio.

The Irish Dulcimer

Author : LOIS HORNBOSTEL
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1979-12-28
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619114104

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The Irish Dulcimer by LOIS HORNBOSTEL Pdf

This classic collection provides fretted dulcimer players with an authentic Irish repertoire. The 31 selections include jigs, slides, hornpipes, polkas, reels, slow airs, harp tunes, and songs. Accompaniment chords and musical notation are provided for other instruments. The modal music of Ireland fits well to the modal techniques and nuances of the dulcimer. It can drone like the uillean pipes, be rhythmic as a bodhran, and melodic like a fiddle. Lois gives the dulcimer player an important introduction to the techniques of applying Irish music to the dulcimer. Consider this the beginning of a new approach to an old music, and a point of departure for your own interpretations of tunes you love

Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Voice and Dulcimer

Author : Peter B. Irvine,Dona Benkert
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619117853

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Voice and Dulcimer by Peter B. Irvine,Dona Benkert Pdf

These compositions are collaborations based on texts and tunes from a variety of sources, including the Bible, the 1940 Episcopal Hymnal, George Herbert, Thomas Tallis and others. Arranged for the mountain dulcimer, these renditions provide traditional repertoire for individuals, house churches and congregations without an organ, as well as a musical change of pace. They can be sung by soloists, choirs and congregations alike. Written in standard notation and tablature in DAD tuning.

Anthology for the Fretted Dulcimer

Author : Lois Hornbostel
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619114050

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Anthology for the Fretted Dulcimer by Lois Hornbostel Pdf

This collection presents a colorful array of music for the fretted dulcimer illustrating a wide variety of playing styles and techniques. Mel Bay Publications asked Loisto author this method book/collection because of the adventurous diversity of her playing techniques and musical interests. It is a tour de force of mountain dulcimer playing techniques, ranging from traditional southern Appalachian to Cajun music, cowboy songs, sea chanteys, black spirituals, traditional Irish, Scottish, and English music, camp-meeting songs, and European, Mexican, Israeli, and Oriental folk music. The book also offer basic instruction on reading music and tablature, right- and left-hand techniques such as hammer-ons and pull-offs, strumming, fingerpicking, flatpicking, various tunings, and accompaniment chords. The pieces themselves are arranged in notation and tablature for the three-string dulcimer in a variety of tunings with lyrics where appropriate

American Fiddle Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer

Author : Lois Hornbostel
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1996-08-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619114128

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American Fiddle Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer by Lois Hornbostel Pdf

This book contains melodious and energetic music arranged for the novice toexperienced player in traditional keys,with musical notation so the selections can be played with other instruments. Accompaniment chords are included

Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 2

Author : Anne Dodson
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619118041

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Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 2 by Anne Dodson Pdf

Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 2 continues from the first book, introducing two new levels: “Branching Out” and “You Take the Driver’s Seat”. These new levels will improve your understanding of the fretboard and allow more seasoned players to create their own arrangements. Inside you will find extensive exercises and lots of original tunes with accompanying audio tracks. Fun, relaxed and encouraging instruction is at the heart of Anne Dodson’s approach in this series. Includes access to online audio.

Mountain Dulcimer

Author : MARK BIGGS
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610654432

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Mountain Dulcimer by MARK BIGGS Pdf

This book is a collection of traditional folksongs, Irish and American fiddle tunes, adaptations of classical pieces, and original songs. the songs combine melody lines in standard notation with suggested chords for accompaniment. Unlike Mark's other books, Mountain Dulcimer is best appreciated by a player of intermediate to advanced capability who wishes to learn how to add chords behind a melody line, or how to use octave and rhythm changes in creating an effective arrangement.

Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 1

Author : Anne Dodson
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619117860

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Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 1 by Anne Dodson Pdf

Spiced with humor, Anne Dodson’s Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 1 is a beautifully structured and organized guide, taking the beginning student step-by-step through a well-planned sequence of lessons. Friendly and encouraging, Book 1 covers tips on buying and maintaining the instrument, left and right hand techniques, chords, and accompaniment. Exercises, lots of fun tunes to play, and downloadable audio files to support the written instruction all make Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book I a lasting resource.

Music of the Shakers for Mountain Dulcimer

Author : NEAL HELLMAN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610650656

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Music of the Shakers for Mountain Dulcimer by NEAL HELLMAN Pdf

Simple and unpretentious, the diatonic musice of the Shakers lies well on the moutain dulcimer. the lyrics to these songs offer a universal message of love and understanding, often with a joyous sense of humor. the author provides historical insights and program notes for the 30 tunes included here. This delightful, informative book is illustrated with photos of craft work and period print reproductions depicting the Shaker way of life. Written in standard notation and mountain dulcimer tab.

Dulcimer Fiddle Tunes

Author : LOIS HORNBOSTEL
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619114111

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Dulcimer Fiddle Tunes by LOIS HORNBOSTEL Pdf

Of all the mountain dulcimer books published over the past 20 years, this book is the jam-session standard. Contains 40 favorite fiddle tunesthat can easily be played in the regular keys and upto speed. In notation and tablature. Level of difficulty - intermediate. (Arranged for the beginner to advanced player intraditional keys fo they can be played with other instruments. Accompaniment chords included.)**Note - only 25 songs of the 40 total from the book are on online audio

Dirt Simple Mountain Dulcimer

Author : Madeline MacNeil
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-29
Category : Music
ISBN : 078668755X

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Dirt Simple Mountain Dulcimer by Madeline MacNeil Pdf

The mountain dulcimer has a long and interesting history in the southern Appalachian mountains, and it's an instrument that so many of us enjoy playing. The book begins with the basics of tuning, strumming and finding notes on the dulcimer. The songs and tunes include favorites of dulcimer players, such as Boil That Cabbage Down, Old Joe Clark, Waterbound, Amazing Grace, Aura Lee and Are You Sleeping. The tracks in the accompanying audio include count-ins and are played at easy-to-follow moderate tempos. Audio download available online.