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Melodies and More for Mountain Dulcimer

Author: MARTHA EINAN

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-10-11

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1619116669

Melodies and More contains 30 beautiful arrangements for mountain dulcimer,including 25 traditional tunes from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and five original tunes by Martha Einan. Most of the arrangements include multiple parts for melody, simple melody, harmony, bass and/or fingerpicking. All of the melody parts are also suitable for solo dulcimer. Twenty-eight arrangements are for three- string dulcimer in DAD tuning and two arrangements are for four-equidistant- string dulcimer in DADD tuning. The tunes are written in standard notation and tablature for intermediate to advanced players

Cajun Favorites for Mountain Dulcimer

Author: LOIS HORNBOSTEL

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2005-06-09

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 161065675X

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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

Music of the World for Mountain Dulcimer

Author: Neal Hellman

Publisher: Hal Leonard

Published: 2014-02-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1480385980

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(Dulcimer). Music of the World for Mountain Dulcimer contains 38 beautiful songs from around the globe, all specially arranged for mountain dulcimer. This unique songbook features standard notation and tablature, song notes, a variety of tunings and styles, plus audio tracks with demonstrations of all the songs in the book.

Method for Beginning Mountain Dulcimer

Author: Bing Futch

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-09-09

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781481163194

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Bing Futch's "Method For Beginning Mountain Dulcimer" is the most comprehensive how-to-learn-the-dulcimer book available. You'll learn the basics, sure, and start playing songs right away. Even better, though, is the depth of content that Bing provides for you in this one incomparable volume - technique, repertoire, theory, history, and FUN! Once you've worked your way through this book, you'll be a competent dulcimer player that can enjoy playing with any group. You'll have a great time honing your skills with Bing, and you'll end up with a wealth of technical skills, music fundamentals, and dulcimer repertoire!

Celtic Songs and Slow Airs for the Mountain Dulcimer

Author: NEAL HELLMAN

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-02

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1610657993

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In folk tradition, stories of love lost, betrayal, jealousy, conflict, emigration, and the supernatural are often immortalized in songs of many traditions, demonstrating that singing has been a universal vehicle for the human condition. the criteria for this wonderful collection of prose and melodies is from Celtic traditions that have been with us for hundreds of years. These compositions have been arranged so that each will work both as an air and as a song. All of the selections in the book appear on the companion CD.

In Search of the Wild Dulcimer

Author: Robert Force

Publisher: Vintage Books USA

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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O'Carolan Harp Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer

Author: Shelley Stevens

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-25

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1610650263

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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 Jam

Author: Bonnie Carol

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-24

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1609744993

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Dulcimer Jam takes common and obscure tunes heard in jam sessions and arranges them for hammered dulcimer, fretted dulcimers (with tablature), and other instruments to play in a jam session setting.

American Fiddle Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer

Author: Lois Hornbostel

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 1996-08-01

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1619114127

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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

Mountain Dulcimer Chords Made Easy

Author: Madeline MacNeil

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2019-04-16

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1619118882

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Melodies on the mountain dulcimer are wonderful. In this book we’ll explore how to decorate melodies with chords to add variety and creativity to your playing in DAD and DAA tunings. Lessons begin with simple chords and show you when an how to progress. In addition, we’ll study how to play backup chords on our dulcimers for accompaniment in gatherings and jam sessions. Includes access to online audio.