Mel Bay's Complete Dulcimer Handbook

Mel Bay's Complete Dulcimer Handbook
Author: Mark Biggs
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2003-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780786667949

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 authors outstanding performance of 17 tunes from the book.

Dulcimer Duets, Rounds and Ensembles

Dulcimer Duets, Rounds and Ensembles
Author: Lois Hornbostel
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 105
Release: 1985-06-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619114577

Many of the developing dulcimer clubs and groups throughoutthe country wanted a book that would provide music for themto play in different voices. These 34 pieces are charming, with many familiar American folk favorites. New players often use this book for its melody parts alone, which provide simple arrangements of the tunes

Complete Dulcimer Handbook

Complete Dulcimer Handbook
Author: Mark Biggs
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2011-08-18
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610654560

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.

Fair Melodies

Fair Melodies
Author: Art Edelstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2001
Genre: Harpists
ISBN:

School of Dulcimer

School of Dulcimer
Author: Madeline MacNeil
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2017-11-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781513460239

In this new addition to Mel Bay's popular "School Of" series, MacNeil explains how to sing and accompany on the dulcimer. The book explains different chord types and how to apply them to a variety of songs. Learning backup will also help you hear chord changes and melodic movement, which will help you contribute to the song's narrative. Includes access to online audio.

Dirt Simple Mountain Dulcimer

Dirt Simple Mountain Dulcimer
Author: Madeline MacNeil
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2013-06-20
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619114070

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 online audio include count-ins and are played at easy-to-follow moderate tempos. Includes access to online audio.

Stephen Foster for Mountain Dulcimer

Stephen Foster for Mountain Dulcimer
Author: Shelley Stevens
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2011-02-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 161065577X

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, historical notes, 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. the tunings 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.

Anthology for the Fretted Dulcimer

Anthology for the Fretted Dulcimer
Author: Lois Hornbostel
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1982-08-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780871665072

PRESENTS A COLORFUL ARRAY OF MUSIC FOR THE FRETTED DULCIMER ILLUSTRATING A WIDE VARIETY OF PLAYING STYLES AND TECHNIQUES.