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Cripple Creek Dulcimer

Author : BUD FORD
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781609747824

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Cripple Creek Dulcimer by BUD FORD Pdf

This instruction manual and song collection is a well-crafted collection of basic dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in CrippleCreek, Colorado in the 19th Century-- plus a few modern day tunes by its currentinhabitants. The techniques and songs have been transcribed from the performances of Bud and Donna Ford who have been collecting songs for theirfavorite instrument for some time. Bud and Donna explain the basics 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. The end result is an attractive yetpragmatic book that offers a solid grounding in the art of dulcimer playing. Therecording 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

Cripple Creek Dulcimer

Author : Bud Ford,Donna Ford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 0786652268

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Cripple Creek Dulcimer by Bud Ford,Donna Ford Pdf

"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 day tunes 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. Bud and Donna explain the basics 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. The end 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."

Playing the Mountain Dulcimer Made Easy

Author : Jeffrey A. Lambert
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781411666665

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Playing the Mountain Dulcimer Made Easy by Jeffrey A. Lambert Pdf

You CAN play the mountain or lap dulcimer. This book makes it easy The mountain dulcimer is in the midst of a great revival It has found renewed popularity throughout the world. Persons of all nationalities are discovering the sweet music of this grand old instrument.

Complete Dulcimer Handbook

Author : MARK BIGGS
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610654562

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Complete Dulcimer Handbook by MARK BIGGS Pdf

This book was written as a basic guide and source book for all dulcimer players, from the absolute novice to the most advanced picker. with its 53 songs in various modes and tunings, the Complete Dulcimer Handbook is meant to be used as a songbook, a lesson plan book, and a step-by-step guide from beginner to intermediate or advanced level. the author's basic premise is that, given this instrument's relatively brief pedagogical history, There are no right or wrong ways to play the mountain dulcimer, only harder or easier means of reaching the same ends. the stereo CD features the author's outstanding performance of 17 tunes from the book.

You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer

Author : MADELINE MACNEIL
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781609747145

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You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer by MADELINE MACNEIL Pdf

Madeline MacNeil's performances are characterized by her effortless vocals and impeccable mountain and hammered dulcimer playing. In this book she reveals some of the secrets of her success with the mountain dulcimer. Early on, she reminds the reader that the dulcimer is not a toy or a stringed kazoo but a serious, expressive musical instrument capable of stretching as far as the imagination. She endorses both playing by ear and learning to read standard notation. In easily-understood language she manages to explore some very complex, even esoteric concepts, making this a particularly valuable book for the beginning instrumentalists. You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer is simply a great fundamental book. Twelve intensive lessons in 95 pages. Standard notation and tablature. Illustrated with photographs and drawings.

Dulcimer Fiddle Tunes

Author : LOIS HORNBOSTEL
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,7 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

A Dulcimer Builder's Do-It-Yourself Guidebook

Author : Randy Davis
Publisher : G Randolph Publishing House
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002-07
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780972286602

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A Dulcimer Builder's Do-It-Yourself Guidebook by Randy Davis Pdf

This CD-ROM version of the Guidebook contains every detail of the printed edition! In addition, it contains functional links to the Web sites and email addresses of every Supplier and Resource listed in the book - over 50 different companies! Includes registration access to a special Builder's Resource Web site for help in the building process. Provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on the construction of a 15/14 Floating Soundboard Hammered Dulcimer. This book covers tools, materials, resources and suppliers. Also contains instructions on building hammers, two kinds of stand, and templates for the Pin Blocks, Bridges, Soundhole and Hammers. The author provides helpful "Maker's Notes," Maker's Hints" and "Maker's Cautions" to give the reader the benefit of lessons learned!

Favorite Old-Time American Songs for Dulcimer

Author : MARK "KAILANA" NELSON
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781609745554

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Favorite Old-Time American Songs for Dulcimer by MARK "KAILANA" NELSON Pdf

This giant book features over 100 of America's favorite folk songs, expertly arranged for the Appalachaian dulicmer. Children's songs, work songs, old Anglo-American ballads, songs of strife and freedom, love songs and much, much more are all gathered here in arrangements suitable for the beginning and intermediate player. the songs come from all over – old books and sheet music, transcriptions from field recordings, but mostly from the singing of countless folks in kitchens and festival hallways, street corners and concert stages.Songs include Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Tenting Tonight, Don't Let Your Deal Go Down, Oh, Death, Careless Love, and many, many more.Tunings used include D-A-D and D-A-A, as well as C-G-C and C-G-G and several modal tunings. All are playable on any three- or four-stringed dulcimer. Some use a 6 1/2 fret. Includes information on reading music and TAB, notes on transposing, and a useful index of songs by tuning. In standard notation and TAB, with guitar chords.

Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Voice and Dulcimer

Author : Peter B. Irvine,Dona Benkert
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 51,9 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.

The Hammered Dulcimer Treasury of Tunes

Author : SALLY HAWLEY
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781609742973

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The Hammered Dulcimer Treasury of Tunes by SALLY HAWLEY Pdf

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, or learned 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 are adapted 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 are written in standard notation only with chord symbols.

Complete Children's Dulcimer Method

Author : MARA WASBURN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619117105

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Complete Children's Dulcimer Method by MARA WASBURN Pdf

This outstanding children's method for mountain dulcimer is the result of the author's many years of sharing the dulcimer with children and has beensuccessful with children as young as 5 years old. In it you will find many traditional songs and folk tunes arranged for the mountain dulcimer. Each song has a simple strum pattern indicated above it with fret numbers for the melody notes and lyrics included where appropriate. There are instructions for strumming, chording,fingerpicking and for three modal tunings (Ionian, Aeolian and Mixolydian).Harmony is included for many of the songs so two or more dulcimers can playtogether.

Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer

Author : Dr. Mark Alan Wade
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619114326

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Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer by Dr. Mark Alan Wade Pdf

The title says it all: "Dirt Simple." This book and accompanying online audio are designed for a rank beginner who knows nothing about the hammered dulcimer, providing them the tools to make music right away. Starting with the fundamentals of how to hold hammers and tune the instrument, it delves deeper into mastery with posture, stand height/angle, and replacing strings to set up the beginner for a lifetime of good habits. Every concept introduced is simultaneously presented with illustrations and songs that demonstrate and reinforce. Whether the student reads music or plays by ear, the result is the same - music making right from the beginning! Dr. Mark Alan Wade is an experienced teacher with an undergraduate degree in music education and years of public school teaching experience. Now teaching music theory and dulcimer at Denison University, Dr. Wade offers a unique perspective on teaching hammered dulcimer and has three students who have also won the National Hammered Dulcimer Contest as evidence of his master teaching. It's all about the music! Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer is written so that the carefully selected tunes are the true teacher. Hands-on learning is made easy with the accompanying audio. Each song is played slowly for students to learn by ear in addition to reading notation. This also allows for the students to hear style traits such as swing, that aren't easily conveyed in written notation. With 29 songs, this book and online audio available for download are a year's worth of private lessons in one concise package!

Appalachian Dulcimer Traditions

Author : Ralph Lee Smith
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780810874121

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Appalachian Dulcimer Traditions by Ralph Lee Smith Pdf

The Appalachian dulcimer is one of America's major contributions to world music and folk art. Homemade and handmade, played by people with no formal knowledge of music, this beautiful instrument entered the post-World-War-II Folk Revival with virtually no written record. Appalachian Dulcimer Traditions tells the fascinating story of the effort to recover the instrument's lost history through fieldwork in the Southern mountains, finding of old instruments, and listening to the tales of old folks. After reviewing the instrument's distinctive musical features, Ralph Lee Smith presents the dulcimer's story chronologically, tracing its roots in a Renaissance German instrument, the scheitholt; describing the early history of the scheitholt and the dulcimer in America; and outlining the development of distinctive dulcimer styles in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Kentucky. The story continues into the 20th Century, through the final group of tradition-based Appalachian makers whose work flowed into the national scene of the Folk Revival. This fully revised edition provides expanded information about the history of the scheitholt and the dulcimer before the Civil War and discusses traditions and types that are still being discovered and documented. Smith also adds his personal adventures in searching for the dulcimer's history. A new final chapter describes types and styles that do not fit conveniently into the mainstream development of the instrument. The book concludes with several appendixes, including measurements of representative dulcimers and listings of dulcimer recordings in the Archive of Folk Culture of the Library of Congress.

Directory of Contemporary American Musical Instrument Makers

Author : Susan Caust Farrell
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0826203221

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Directory of Contemporary American Musical Instrument Makers by Susan Caust Farrell Pdf

This unique reference book is a compendium of makers and manufacturers of every variety of musical instrument made in the United States today. It provides names and addresses of instrument makers indexed alphabetically. Each entry gives all known information on the total and annual number of instruments the maker has produced, the number of workers in the shop, the year the individual or firm began manufacturing instruments, whether the instruments are available on demand or made to order, and whether a brochure is available from the maker. Complete cross-references are provided for companies known by more than one name, for partnerships, and for parent and subsidiary firms. Instruments are also indexed, and makers are listed by state for the convenience of the reader. Lists of schools of instrument making and relevant organizations and publications are included as appendixes. The directory will serve two major purposes. First, it will be an invaluable source of information for historians and for the rapidly growing number of collectors of musical instruments, who will be able to use the data gathered here in appraising instruments and tracing their history. The second purpose is simply to increase communication among instrument makers and to make their names available to retail and wholesale outlets for their products.

Tunes And Techniques

Author : Aaron O'Rourke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798626509618

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Tunes And Techniques by Aaron O'Rourke Pdf

When a renowned dulcimer player puts out instructional materials (small books, with audio samples, for example) the dulcimer community takes notice. Nothing new here, except that the renowned player in this case is Aaron O'Rourke. He's created five books, each using a "core" old-time tune as the vehicle for teaching some fundamental (and some advanced) dulcimer techniques.Learn to play better, and have more fun, while studying with one of the best teachers and performers to be found anywhere!This amazing book includes free downloadable audio files (from the publisher's website) that you can use to teach your ear how the tunes and exercises should sound.This book is published by Folkcraft(R) Instruments, under the Fingers Of Steel(R) imprint.