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.

Bette Midler's Grammy winning Song of the Year in 1990 is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning by Elaine Conger. It is suitable for the early intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

If you find that you are having difficulty learning the arrangement, refer to Bette Midler's original recording on YouTube.

Five pages. Dulcimer tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

A country hit in 1960 for Ferlin Huskey, 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 basic knowledge of two and three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The arrangement should not present a challenge melodically or rhythmically. The primary challenge will be playing the tune to speed.

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

This 1917 composition was made popular in the 1942 movie of the same name. It starred Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. Arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning, it is intended for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of chord-melody style of playing the dulcimer.

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

ISBN 9781609746346. A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play dulcimer chords in DAD tuning. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation.aC/ DAD tuningaC/ Extra large chord diagrams and photos for easy learningaC/ Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advancedaC/ Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each otheraC/ Great for dulcimer beginners of all ages.

ISBN 9781619119864.

This collection of dances and songs comes from Peggy Carteras repertoire of hammered dulcimer arrangements, drawing from years of playing live string-band music for contra dancing, Irish dancing and Royal Scottish country dancing. If you like to dance and sing, youall LOVE this book. Dances and Songs to Play and Sing for Hammered Dulcimer includes pieces from many parts of the world, arranged for solo performance or dance accompaniment. It includes songs for voice and dulcimer, which can also be played as solo arrangements. In addition, youall find marches, jigs, reels, polkas, strathspeys, waltzes and slow dances. The truth is, when playing for dance, a hammered dulcimer is all youall need!

ISBN 9781609747145. Madeline MacNeil's performances are characterized by her effortless vocals and impeccable mountain and hammered dulcimer playing. In this book she reveals some of the secrets of her success with the mountain dulcimer. Early on, she reminds the reader that the dulcimer is not a toy or a stringed kazoo but a serious, expressive musical instrument capable of stretching as far as the imagination. She endorses both playing by ear and learning to read standard notation. In easily-understood language she manages to explore some very complex, even esoteric concepts, making this a particularly valuable book for the beginning instrumentalists. You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer is simply a great fundamental book. Twelve intensive lessons in 95 pages with arrangements in both DAA and DAD tuning. Standard notation and tablature. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Now with online Audio and Video download available.

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.

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.