Lullabies And Other Lilting Melodies For Dulcimer

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Lullabies and Other Lilting Melodies for Dulcimer

Lorindo Jones
Lullabies and Other Lilting Melodies for Dulcimer Book PDF

Author : Lorindo Jones
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781609744830

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Lullabies and Other Lilting Melodies for Dulcimer by Lorindo Jones Pdf

This compilation of tunes is designed to soothe the savage beast. the contents of the book are divided, almost equally, under the headings of Lullabies, Classical Selections, and Folk Melodies. All are arranged for the mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 (Mixolydian tuning), except for one in 1-4-8 (Reversed Ionian tuning). Along with the tablature notation, traditional music notation indicates the melody, suggested chords, and lyrics for many of the songs. an intermediate player should feel comfortable with the music, as the songs are written for both strumming and some finger picking patterns, and do utilize chords on all 3 strings.

O'Carolan Harp Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer

Shelley Stevens
O Carolan Harp Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer Book PDF

Author : Shelley Stevens
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 43,6 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.

Hawaiian & Polynesian Music for Appalachian Dulcimer

Mark Nelson
Hawaiian Polynesian Music for Appalachian Dulcimer Book PDF

Author : Mark Nelson
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 53,7 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.

Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Voice and Dulcimer

Peter B. Irvine,Dona Benkert
Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Voice and Dulcimer Book PDF

Author : Peter B. Irvine,Dona Benkert
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 46,7 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.

Dulcimer Muse

Ruth Barrett
Dulcimer Muse Book PDF

Author : Ruth Barrett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 45,9 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.

The Irish Dulcimer

LOIS HORNBOSTEL
The Irish Dulcimer Book PDF

Author : LOIS HORNBOSTEL
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 53,6 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

Dulcimer a la Mode

Lorinda Jones
Dulcimer a la Mode Book PDF

Author : Lorinda Jones
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610651219

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Dulcimer a la Mode by Lorinda Jones Pdf

Dulcimer a La Mode takes the mystery of out modal tuning and playing for the mountain dulcimer player by presenting four common tunings (DAA, DAG, DAD, and DAC) with instructions for tuning, finding the scales and chords, and learning traditional tunes in each of the four modes. This book will encourage players to retune their instrument and learn more of its versatility. Each tune is presented as a melody with a drone in the mode indicated with strumming and rhythm guides. for most tunes, an optional arrangement or accompaniment is also provided using more complex chords and reflecting more traditional Western harmony. As a further learning tool, the accompanying CD allows the listener to play along with the song as presented in the book.

The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion

William Walker
The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion Book PDF

Author : William Walker
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1013622189

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The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion by William Walker Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Celtic Collection: Mountain Dulcimer

LORINDA JONES
The Celtic Collection Mountain Dulcimer Book PDF

Author : LORINDA JONES
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610651202

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The Celtic Collection: Mountain Dulcimer by LORINDA JONES Pdf

A collection of songs, jigs, hornpipes, airs, polkas, and marches from the Celtic lands of Scotland, Ireland, and England. the songs are arranged for mountain dulcimer primarily in 1-5-8 (Mixolydian) tuning, along with a few tunes in 1-5-5 (Ionian) tuning. the arrangements make use of the capo, as well as playing tunes in Em and Bm, and include a Part II for a suggested harmony on selected songs.. the book is accompanied by a CD recording of each tune. Song titles include: George Brabazon, Off She Goes, Irish Lamentation, Keel Row, Water Is Wide, Loch Lomond, Foggy Dew, and many more. Intermediate playing level suggested.

Contemporary American Composers

Rupert Hughes
Contemporary American Composers Book PDF

Author : Rupert Hughes
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547087984

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Contemporary American Composers by Rupert Hughes Pdf

In the preface to his work, Rupert Hughes explains his motivation and method for writing this historical account of American composers. Being a musician himself, he was interested to know who of merit was a native composer. He found it difficult to obtain such information, so he resolved to research contemporary composers, listen to and read their scores and make his own judgements. This wide-ranging book is the result.

Music of the Peoples of the World

William Alves
Music of the Peoples of the World Book PDF

Author : William Alves
Publisher : Schirmer G Books
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015084170011

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Music of the Peoples of the World by William Alves Pdf

World music cultures: an introduction -- Pitch and melody -- Rhythm and loudness -- Texture -- Timbre and musical instruments -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- The Middle East and North Africa -- Central Asia -- India -- China -- Japan -- Indonesia -- Eastern Europe -- Western Europe -- Latin America -- North America.

World Music

Terry E. Miller,Andrew Shahriari
World Music Book PDF

Author : Terry E. Miller,Andrew Shahriari
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 617 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781136241710

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World Music by Terry E. Miller,Andrew Shahriari Pdf

Authors Terry E. Miller and Andrew Shahriari take students around the world to experience the diversity of musical expression. World Music: A Global Journey, now in its third edition, is known for its breadth in surveying the world’s major cultures in a systematic study of world music within a strong pedagogical framework. As one prepares for any travel, each chapter starts with background preparation, reviewing the historical, cultural, and musical overview of the region. Visits to multiple ‘sites’ within a region provide in-depth studies of varied musical traditions. Music analysis begins with an experimental "first impression" of the music, followed by an "aural analysis" of the sound and prominent musical elements. Finally, students are invited to consider the cultural connections that give the music its meaning and life. Features of the Third Edition Over 3 hours of diverse musical examples. with a third audio CD of new musical examples Listening Guides analyze the various pieces of music with some presented in an interactive format online Biographical highlights of performers and ethnomusicologists updated and new ones added Numerous pedagogical aids, including "On Your Own Time" and "Explore More" sidebars, and "Questions to Consider" Popular music incorporated with the traditional Dynamic companion web site hosts new Interactive Listening Guides, plus many resources for student and instructor. Built to serve online courses. The CD set is available separately (ISBN 978-0-415-89402-9) or with its Value Pack and book (ISBN 978 0415- 80823-1). For eBook users, MP3 files for the accompanying audio files are available only with the Value Pack of eBook & MP3 files (ISBN 978-0-203-15298-0). Please find instructions on how to obtain the audio files in the contents section of the eBook.

Resonances

Esther M. Morgan-Ellis
Resonances Book PDF

Author : Esther M. Morgan-Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 1940771315

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Resonances by Esther M. Morgan-Ellis Pdf

Resonances: Engaging Music in Its Cultural Context offers a fresh curriculum for the college-level music appreciation course. The musical examples are drawn from classical, popular, and folk traditions from around the globe. These examples are organized into thematic chapters, each of which explores a particular way in which human beings use music. Topics include storytelling, political expression, spirituality, dance, domestic entertainment, and more. The chapters and examples can be taught in any order, making Resonances a flexible resource that can be adapted to your teaching or learning needs. This textbook is accompanied by a complete set of PowerPoint slides, a test bank, and learning objectives.

Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp

Sylvia Woods
Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp Book PDF

Author : Sylvia Woods
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1987-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 0936661429

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Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp by Sylvia Woods Pdf

This book teaches the student step by step how to play the harp. Each of the 12 lessons includes instructions, exercises, and folk and classical pieces using the new skills and techniques taught in the lesson. --from publisher description.

The Complete Classical Music Guide

DK
The Complete Classical Music Guide Book PDF

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780744033472

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The Complete Classical Music Guide by DK Pdf

Packed with photographs, composer biographies, analyses of major works, and essential information on every musical genre, style, form, instrument, and ensemble, DK's Complete Classical Music Guide is a portable encyclopedic guide to more than one thousand years of Western classical music. From Bach to Berlioz, Glinka to Gershwin, Stravinsky to Shostakovich, and everyone in between, the Complete Classical Music Guide contains more than three hundred composer profiles, and offers a clear definition of the particular styles and characteristics of seven key eras: Early Music (1000-1600); The Baroque Era (1600-1750); The Classical Era (1750-1820); The Romantic Era (1810-1920); Romantic Opera (1810-1920); National Schools (1830-1950); and Modern Music (1900-). The Complete Classical Music Guide also includes a timeline that charts the evolution of musical styles and forms, instruments, and provides explanations of the building blocks of music — melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, form, tempo, and dynamics. Previously published as Eyewitness Companion: Classical Music, this book has been reformatted and designed and now comes packaged in an exclusive presentation slipcase.