Kris Kristofferson\'s 1970 country music ballad is arranged here for mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is intended for the upper intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

The arrangement is written in the key of G and makes use of both a 1 fret and 8 fret. The primary challenge will be building and playing three finger chords in the upper octave.

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

A 1970 hit for the pop-rock group Bread, this arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level play with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The primary challenge will be learning the numerous syncopated rhythms found throughout the arrangement.

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

ISBN 9781619119352.

Put some aloha into your playing with Hawaiian & Polynesian Music for Appalachian Dulcimer! More than just a repertoire collection of classic Pacific island melodies, this book includes the history and background stories of the individual tunes and a brief language pronunciation guide. In addition, the author provides humorous and insightful observations on interpretation, fingerstyle technique, and Hawaiian slack-key guitar style as applied to the mountain dulcimer. Written in standard notation and tablature for the 3-course dulcimer with the 6+ or 6 1/2 fret, these fingerstyle arrangements are for intermediate to advanced mountain dulcimer players who are looking for a challenge and want to try something new. These arrangements sound best played fingerstyle, and make use of polyphony, harmonics, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and the sweet chords beloved by Island musicians.Some selections like aAloha aOea are instantly recognizable, while others such as aWehiwehi aOea or aPauoa Liko ka Lehuaa may be unfamiliar outside of Hawaii. Includes access to online audio of all 22 examples and melodies in DAD, CGC and DGD tunings. To help the student master these arrangements, the author provides detailed performance notes for each tune. Includes access to online audio.

Alan Jackson\'s #1 hit single from 2003 is arranged here 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 arrangement is tabbed in the key of G and makes use of a 1 fret. The repetitive nature of the song should make it relatively easy to learn.

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

A popular contemporary Christian worship ballad from 1999, this arrangement is intended for the intermediate level mountain dulcimer player in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning.

A knowledge of chord-melody style and three finger chords will be useful when learning the arrangement. The song's repetitive nature should make it easy to learn. Some liberties have been taken with the rhythms in order to make the tune more playable on the mountain dulcimer.

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

A 1962 hit for Jim Reeves, 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 knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The arrangement make extensive use of a 1 fret.

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

A #1 hit for Gene Autry in 1949, this arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the advancing beginner or early intermediate level player with a general knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The song's familiarity should make it easy to learn.

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

A best seller for Tommy James and the Shondells in 1968, this tune is arranged for mountain dulcimer by Elaine Conger in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is intended for the early intermediate level player. The repetitive nature of the song should make it relatively easy to learn.

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

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.

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.

A popular song by Ed Sheeran from 2017, this arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the early intermediate level player who is somewhat comfortable with the chord-melody style of playing. The song\'s repetitive phrasing should make the arrangement easy to learn.

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

From the 1945 musical "Carousel" this arrangement is for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

The primary challenge to learning the piece will be the numerous three finger chords and frequent chord changes. The arrangement makes use of a 1 fret.

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

ISBN 9781619118027.

Standard notation and a simple alpha-numerical tablature system are used to present this unusual collection of pre-18th Century tunes for the standard 12/11-course hammered dulcimer. Creating a hybrid of folk and classical elements, Carol Koenig has expanded the repertoire of the hammered dulcimer with melodies from France, Spain, England, and Scotland. The tunes are first presented in a simple melodic statement, then in a more complex harmonized version. The author insists that it is not necessary to be an outstanding sight reader to make beautiful music on the hammered dulcimer, or with this book.

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.

This American folk song was made popular by The Animals in 1964. It is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. The arrangement requires a capo and a 1 fret. It is best suited to the upper intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord melody style of playing. The primary challenge will be mastering the triplets that make up the rhythm of the song. Listening to the short audio sample included here will help to understand the rhythm.

Two pages. Tablature and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

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.

This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic from "The Sound of Music" is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. Suitable for the intermediate level player, the arrangement makes use of a 1 fret. The primary challenge to learning the piece will be the numerous notes in the upper octaves and rhythms that vary from measure to measure.

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

Garth Brook\'s signature song from 1990 is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning by Elaine Conger. The intermediate level player will find the arrangement mildly challenging due to the numerous three finger chords and syncopated rhythms.

The arrangement makes use of a capo. You will also need a 1 fret on your dulcimer.

The download includes TWO VERSIONS. Version one is a full score. It includes the tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords. Version two includes the tab only, which condenses the arrangement into fewer pages, making it easier to read and play.

Written in 1948 by songwriter, film and television actor, Stan Jones, this arrangement in intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player who has a knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. Please note that the arrangement makes use of a capo and a 1 fret.

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

Don't forget to check out additional mountain dulcimer arrangements by Larry Conger on Sheet Music Plus.

Paul Anka's 1958 pop hit is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. The arrangement makes use of a 1+ fret and is suitable for the intermediate level player.

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

While you're here, be sure to check out other mountain dulcimer arrangements by Larry Conger.

This Paul McCartney classic is arranged for solo chromatic mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It makes use of a 3+ and 4+ fret. The arrangement is suitable for the upper intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords, chord-melody style and a chromatic fretboard.

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