Originally written in 1998, this updated arrangement from 2021 is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the upper intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The arrangement make extensive use of a 1 fret.

Three pages. Tablature and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

ISBN 9781619119833.

Traditional English folk music is presented here arranged for the mountain dulcimer. These selections depict the trials and tribulations of everyday life, including: courtship, marriage, work, crime, lost love, changing of seasons, songs of children and songs songs for sailors. There are also examples of the old ballads. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781619118881.

Melodies on the mountain dulcimer are wonderful. In this book, weall explore how to decorate melodies with chords to add variety and creativity to your playing in DAD and DAA tunings. Lessons begin with simple chords and show you when and how to progress. In addition, weall study how to play backup chords on our dulcimers for accompaniment in gatherings and jam sessions. Includes access to online audio.

Arranged for CHROMATIC MOUNTAIN DULCIMER in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. Extra frets needed include 0 and 1 .

Suitable for the intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

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

Spiced with humor, Anne Dodsons Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 1 is a beautifully structured and organized guide, taking the beginning student step-by-step through a well-planned sequence of lessons. Friendly and encouraging, Book 1 covers tips on buying and maintaining the instrument, left and right hand techniques, chords, and accompaniment. Exercises, lots of fun tunes to play, and downloadable audio files to support the written instruction all make Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book I a lasting resource.

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.

ISBN 9781609744045. Historically, music composed specifically for the hammered dulcimer has been rare. Here are 56 Rizzetta original pieces, including reels, waltzes, hornpipes, jigs, rags, blues, boogie, airs, and music for meditation and healing, that explore all the depth, power, versatility, and emotion of this ancient and expressive instrument. The book includes background about the people, places, and events that inspired each composition. While some pieces require a 16/15 chromatic dulcimer, many fit a 12/11. Melody lines are in standard notation with chord symbols. Many have variations with advanced ornamentation; some have alternate arrangements for four octave chromatic dulcimers. In addition to solos, there are six ensemble arrangements, including quartets, which are useful for groups and workshop teachers. While this collection is most appropriate for intermediate and experienced players, advanced beginners will be able to play some of the tunes. The collection includes originals from the Sam Rizzetta CDs Dulcimer Boogie, Saving Trees, Trapezoid, Flowing Waters, Oceana!aPSs Edge, Bucks and Does, and Seven Valleys.