The classic bossa nova tune lays beautifully and elegantly on a mountain dulcimer in FAC Tuning. (One of the 1-3-5 open chord tunings that broadens our chromatic possibilities on this normally diatonic instrument.) This is a Solo arrangement but could also become an ensemble piece by using the chord shapes as back-up while another player adds the melody in the Larger Bold tablature numbers.

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.

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.

From The Beatles 1968 \"White Album\" this arrangement is intended for mountain dulcimer duet in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. There is a part for standard dulcimer and bass dulcimer. The standard dulcimer makes use of a 1 fret. Don\'t have a bass dulcimer? A second standard dulcimer can easily play the bass part. Also, the standard dulcimer part can stand alone as a solo.

The arrangement is best suited for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style. The biggest challenge to learning the piece will be understanding and playing the various syncopated rhythms found throughout the song.

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

From John Denver's 1971 album "Poems, Prayers and Promises" 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 solid knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The use of notes in the upper octave will be the biggest challenge to learning the piece. The presence of a 1 fret in various places throughout the arrangement is optional. Simply substitute an open string for the 1 fret.

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