Not to be confused with the Willie Nelson/Patsy Cline classic from the 1960s, this title was written by Richard Marx and Kenny Rogers in 1984. It was a #1 hit for Kenny Rogers. Arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning, it is suitable for the intermediate/upper intermediate level player with a solid knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

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

ISBN 9781609741662. This book was written to aid the dulcimer player in playing as a backup musician. It provides the tools necessary for musicians who are seeking to go beyond simple melody lines. The majority of chords diagrammed are those most commonly used, and those whose notes are clustered on the instrument in six repeated shapes. Diagrams are shown for the 15/14 dulcimer.

ISBN 9781610654562. This book was written as a basic guide and source book for all dulcimer players, from the absolute novice to the most advanced picker. With its 53 songs in various modes and tunings, The Complete Dulcimer Handbook is meant to be used as a songbook, a lesson plan book, and a step-by-step guide from beginner to intermediate or advanced level. The author\'s basic premise is that, given this instrument\'s relatively brief pedagogical history, \"There are no right or wrong ways to play the mountain dulcimer, only harder or easier means of reaching the same ends\". The stereo audio recording features the author\'s outstanding performance of 17 tunes from the book. Includes access to online audio.

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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This Pete Seeger composition was an international hit for The Byrds in 1965. It is arranged 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.

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

A popular song for "The New Christy Minstrels" in the 1960s, the arrangement was created 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 arrangement makes use of a 1 fret with the primary challenge being the numerous three finger chords found throughout the arrangement.

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

Arlo Guthrie\'s classic from 1972, this song was also recorded by Willie Nelson in 1984. The arrangement is intended for the lower intermediate level mountain dulcimer player with a working knowledge of two and three finger chords as well as chord-melody style of playing.

1-5-8 or DAD tuning. Three pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

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.

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.

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.

A #1 worldwide hit for Tom Jones in 1966, this song was also covered by artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Porter Wagoner, Bobby Bare, Charley Pride and Elvis Presley. It is 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 three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing. The arrangement makes use of a 1 fret on the middle string.

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

Originally written for the children's TV show "Sesame Street" this song was popularized by The Carpenters in 1973. It is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning and is suitable for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

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