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!".

From Queen's 1977 album "News of the World" this arrangement is crafted for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is best suited for the advancing beginner or intermediate level player.

The primary challenge will be playing the melody across the strings, instead of up and down one string only.

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

Arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning, this arrangement is best suited for the upper intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords in a chord-melody style of playing.

The primary challenge will be mastering the triplet feel of the arrangement by picking across the strings, rather than strumming.

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

This traditional American blues song is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It makes use of a 1 fret on all three strings. Suitable for the intermediate level player with a knowledge of chord-melody style, the primary challenge to learning this song will be the numerous "filler notes" involving hammer-ons and pull-offs.

Two pages. Includes tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics, and guitar accompaniment chords.