A #1 hit single for B.J. Thomas, the song was written in 1969 for the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." It went on to win a Grammy for Best Original Song.

The song is arranged for mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning and is intended for the intermediate level player with a knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

The primary challenge will be the numerous syncopated rhythms found throughout the arrangement. Use of a 1 fret is optional. Simply substitute an open string for the 1 fret.

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

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ISBN 9781610651103. First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer is designed to instruct beginning players on the instrument. The melodies in this collection include a variety of hymns, holiday music and fiddle tunes written in standard notation, with instructions on how to read the notation. Lyrics and suggested chords for accompanying instruments are also included. The accompanying online recording offers two tracks for each selection: a performance track with rhythm guitar and an instructional track with detailed phrase-by-phrase demonstration. The guided audio instruction at a slow tempo will prove invaluable for the "by ear" player. This method provides a "private lesson" approach for success on the hammered dulcimer.aC/- Designed to instruct beginning players.aC/ Includes a variety of hymns, holiday-amusic, and fiddle tunes.aC/ Written in standard notation.aC/ Lyrics and suggested chords included accompanying online recording, including two tracks for each selection: a performance track and an instructional track.

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.