ISBN 9781610651790. Getting Into Hammered Dulcimer is designed as a 'crash course' for hammered dulcimer enthusiasts of ALL experience levels. The fourteen song titles, in standard notation, offer a variety of styles and are presented in the following format; 1. Basic Melody, 2. Embellished/Variation and 3. Back-up Chords/Accompaniment.Additional topics include layout of the hammered dulcimer, tips for tuning, basic theory, major/relative minor scales, chords charts, and playing modulations. The companion audio is recorded to offer three tracks for each selection; 1. Basic melody, 2. Embellished Melody/Variation and 3. Back-up accompaniment. Access to downloadable audio online.

Reaching #1 on the American Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963, this Japanese tune is arranged for mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is intended for the intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The primary challenge to learning and playing the arrangement will be quickly changing from one chord to the next.

Two pages. Tablature and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

Watch the YouTube performance of this arrangement at https://youtu.be/gpxorfcPQNI

A Jackson Five chart topper that was first recorded by Bobby Day. This arrangement for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning is suitable for the advancing beginner who wants to add some rock-n-roll to their repertoire. The tune's familiarity should make it fun and easy to learn.

Includes Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords. One page. 16 measures.