ISBN 9781609744007. This is music for hammered dulcimer that soothes the soul: a rich tapestry of Celtic moods for gentle, quiet contemplation. The melodious and gentle sounds of the leather-covered wooden mallets dancing across eighty strings creates a harp-like resonant sustain that brings a special beauty to the ancient melodies. Add a rich overlay of strings, the deep tonal qualities of woodwinds, traditional Celtic and early music instruments and this album will take you into the light. This collection is created especially for relaxation, meditation and massage using selections from Maggie SansoneICOs A TravelerICOs Dream, Ancient Noels, Mist and Stone and Dance Upon the Shore. Maggie writes: "I am pleased to gather in one special collection the most contemplative melodies from my recordings. While based in the Celtic tradition, they express a universal quality, transcending borders and speaking to the highest in all of us with lightness and joy!".

\"Aura Lee\" is a Civil War era song arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in the style of Elvis Presley\'s \"Love Me Tender.\" It is arranged in two different keys - they key of D and the key of G. The arrangement makes use of a 1 fret as an optional note. If you do not have a 1 fret on your dulcimer, simply substitute an open string wherever you see the 1 fret indicated.

The arrangement is suitable for the early intermediate level player and beyond. The primary challenge to playing the song will be the \"pinching\" technique found throughout the arrangement.

Two pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, and guitar accompaniment chords are included. No lyrics provided.