ISBN 9781513459127. 8.75x11.75 inches.

With over 70 fiddle tunes arranged for Appalachian dulcimer, this book includes both common session tunes that everyone should know and a handful of obscure gems. The tunes include a representative collection of what people are playing in the current old-time music scene. The author has indicated the source of the tune when known, plus notes on achieving the proper feel and playing style.Although a few of the arrangements are real finger-twisters, most are well within the reach of the intermediate dulcimer player. Some tunes are written for old-time noter style playing, some are best fretted with your fingers. All of the arrangements include suggested chords for guitar or other instruments. One or two include lyrics; most do not.Old-time tunes tend to be played in fiddle-friendly keys like D, G, A (major and minor), and C. Although you can play in most of those keys out of DAD tuning, the music really comes alive when you re-tune and let those drones ring. Tunings include DAA, DAD, DGD, AAA and more. The author includes notes on how to re-tune your dulcimer, as well as alternative tunings for some of the tunes.The author says, This book represents the fruits of over fifty years spent chasing down a good tune.Includes access to online audio of all of the tunes played on solo dulcimer.

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.

Written in Hollywood, California during a heat wave, 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 song's familiarity should make it an easy one to learn.

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

The Everly Brothers recorded this hit in 1960. It is arranged for mountain dulcimer duet in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning and intended for two standard dulcimers. It is mildly challenging for the advancing beginner and early intermediate level player.

Three pages. Both parts appear on the same page. Tablature, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

A Memphis music classic by the Box Tops, this arrangement is intended for two mountain dulcimers (standard and bass) in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. A challenge for intermediate level players, given it\'s many three finger chords, rocking rhythms and extensive use of a 1 fret.

Don\'t have a bass dulcimer? The bass dulcimer part can be played by a second standard dulcimer. Also, the melody part can stand alone as a solo without the bass part.

Two pages. Tablature, lyrics, guitar accompaniment chords and study notes are included.

From the 1965 Broadway musical, Man of La Mancha, 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 will be mastering the rhythm in 9/8 time.

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