ISBN 9781513459127. 8.75x11.75 inches.

With over 70 fiddle tunes arranged for Appalachian dulcimer, this book includes both common session tunes that everyone should know and a handful of obscure gems. The tunes include a representative collection of what people are playing in the current old-time music scene. The author has indicated the source of the tune when known, plus notes on achieving the proper feel and playing style.Although a few of the arrangements are real finger-twisters, most are well within the reach of the intermediate dulcimer player. Some tunes are written for old-time noter style playing, some are best fretted with your fingers. All of the arrangements include suggested chords for guitar or other instruments. One or two include lyrics; most do not.Old-time tunes tend to be played in fiddle-friendly keys like D, G, A (major and minor), and C. Although you can play in most of those keys out of DAD tuning, the music really comes alive when you re-tune and let those drones ring. Tunings include DAA, DAD, DGD, AAA and more. The author includes notes on how to re-tune your dulcimer, as well as alternative tunings for some of the tunes.The author says, This book represents the fruits of over fifty years spent chasing down a good tune.Includes access to online audio of all of the tunes played on solo dulcimer.

ISBN 9781610651219. Dulcimer a La Mode takes the mystery out of modal tuning and playing for the mountain dulcimer player by presenting four common tunings (DAA, DAG, DAD, and DAC) with instructions for tuning, finding the scales and chords, and learning traditional tunes in each of the four modes. This book will encourage players to re-tune their instrument and learn more of its versatility. Each tune is presented as a melody with a drone in the mode indicated with strumming and rhythm guides. For most tunes, an optional arrangement or accompaniment is also provided using more complex chords and reflecting more traditional Western harmony. As a further learning tool, the accompanying online audio allows the listener to play along with the song as presented in the book. Includes access to online audio.

Written and recorded by the Everly Brothers in 1960 and covered by Linda Ronstadt in 1975, this arrangement is for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of chord-melody style and a 1+ fret.

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

While you're here, take time to check out additional mountain dulcimer arrangement by Larry Conger.

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.

A #1 hit for the band Climax in 1972, this arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the early intermediate level player. The arrangement makes use of a 1 fret on the middle string. The primary challenge to learning the song will be the numerous syncopated rhythms found throughout the arrangement. If you're a child of the 70s, the song's familiarity will be helpful when learning it.

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