Standard notation and a simple alpha-numerical tablature system are used to present this unusual collection of pre-18th Century tunes for the standard 12/11-course hammered dulcimer. Creating a hybrid of folk and classical elements, Carol Koenig has expanded the repertoire of the hammered dulcimer with melodies from France, Spain, England, and Scotland. The tunes are first presented in a simple melodic statement, then in a more complex harmonized version. The author insists that it is not necessary to be an outstanding sight reader to make beautiful music on the hammered dulcimer, or with this book. Standard notation and a simplealpha-numerical tablature system areused to present this unusual collectionof pre-18th Century tunes for thestandard 12/11-course hammereddulcimer. Creating a hybridof folk andclassical elements, Carole Koenig hasexpanded the repertoire of the hammereddulcimer with melodies from France,Spain, England, and Scotland. The tunesare first presented in a simplemelodicstatement, then in a more complexharmonized version. The author insiststhat it is not necessary to be an outstanding sight reader to makebeautiful music on the hammereddulcimer, or with thisbook. / Niveau : 4 / Classique / Recueil / Dulcimer

Par PAGE JEANNE. Bluegrass on Hammered Dulcimer is a collection of tunes commonly found in the standard bluegrass repertoire. Favorite vocal pieces such as 'A Man of Constant Sorrow,' 'Angel Band,' 'Keep on the Sunny Side,' and 'Will the Circle be Unbroken,' are included along side hot instrumentals such as 'Jerusalem Ridge,' 'Rawhide,' 'Big Mon,' and 'Blue Grass Stomp.' Even traditional tunes that you think you know already such as 'Bill Cheatham,' 'Farewell to Whiskey,' 'Forked Deer,' and 'Salty Dog' are given a new twist when presented as a typical bluegrass 'break.' Intermediate players and above will enjoy the challenge of learning more complicated versions of common tunes and performing them at the high-speed tempo that is expected in bluegrass music. Players are encouraged to use these examples of bluegrass breaks merely as a starting point. Improvisation is a key component in playing bluegrass style and players will enjoy experimenting with their own creations. Each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Bluegrass - Solos / Recueil / Dulcimer (Cordes frappées)

Par BIGGS MARK. 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 CD features the author's outstanding performance of 17 tunes from the book. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / All Styles - Solos / Méthode / Dulcimer des Appalaches (Cordes pincées)