This 1977 smash hit for the Bee Gees from the movie Saturday Night Fever is arranged for mountain dulcimer duet in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. The arrangement features parts for standard and bass dulcimers. It is best suited for the upper intermediate level player.

The arrangement requires a chromatic standard dulcimer and a bass dulcimer with a 1 fret. The primary challenge will be the many syncopated rhythms found throughout the song. The tune\'s familiarity should help with the rhythmic challenges.

Three pages. Tablature, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

This 1963 Beatles song is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. A 1 fret is necessary to play the melody. The primary challenge will be the syncopated rhythms found throughout the song.

Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

ISBN 9781610654562. 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 audio recording features the author\'s outstanding performance of 17 tunes from the book. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781610651219. Dulcimer a La Mode takes the mystery out of 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 re-tune 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 online audio allows the listener to play along with the song as presented in the book. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781619113367. This book and companion audio offer an in-depth look at how to add accompaniment and embellishments to melodies on the hammered dulcimer. The material covered in this book illustrates how to enhance simple melodies to showcase their inherent musicality. Full of illustrations, examples, preparatory exercises and easy-to-play arrangements, this book is sure to bring new character to your playing. It begins by explaining, in simple terms, how and why harmony works and teaches the solutions to the common exceptions you will encounter. By the end, you will be able to apply the four most common methods dulcimer players use to add accompaniments to melodies. Note-for-note transcriptions of fully arranged songs from the author's own repertoire are also included. Includes access to online audio.

A 1971 #1 hit for country singer, Charley Pride, this arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning in the key of G. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords, chord melody style and a 1 fret. The primary challenge to playing the song will be the numerous syncopated rhythms found throughout the song.

Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

A 1964 hit for The Beatles, this arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The arrangement makes use of a 1 fret. The primary challenge will be the numerous syncopated rhythms found throughout the arrangement - something that is quite common in modern pop songs.

Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

From The Beatles 1968 White Album, this arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the upper intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

The primary challenge to learning the piece will be the numerous syncopated rhythms found throughout the song. A 1 fret is optional but not required.

Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

One of Ronnie Milsap's best known songs, this arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The primary challenge will be smoothing out the rough spots with numerous hammer-ons, pull offs, and slides.

Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

A #1 hit for Gene Autry in 1949, this arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the advancing beginner or early intermediate level player with a general knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The song's familiarity should make it easy to learn.

Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

A best seller for Tommy James and the Shondells in 1968, this tune is arranged for mountain dulcimer by Elaine Conger in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is intended for the early intermediate level player. The repetitive nature of the song should make it relatively easy to learn.

Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

Originally written for the children's TV show "Sesame Street" this song was popularized by The Carpenters in 1973. It is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning and is suitable for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.