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 mostcommonly used and those whose notes are clustered on the instrument in six repeated shapes. Diagrams are shown for the 15/14 dulcimer.

With Online Audio-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 standardnotation 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 withrhythm 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' approachfor success on the hammered Dulcimer.Designed to instruct beginning players.Includes a variety of hymns holiday music and fiddle tunes.Written in standard notation.Lyrics and suggestedchords included accompanying online recording including two tracks for each selection: a performance track and an instructional track.

Par NELSON MARK KAILANA. Put some aloha into your playing with Hawaiian and Polynesian Music for Appalachian Dulcimer! More than just a repertoire collection of classic Pacific island melodies, this book includes the history and background stories of the individual tunes and a brief language pronunciation guide. In addition, the author provides humorous and insightful observations on interpretation, fingerstyle technique, and Hawaiian slack-key guitar style as applied to the mountain dulcimer. Written in standard notation and tablature for the 3-course dulcimer with the 6 or 6½ fret, these fingerstyle arrangements are for intermediate to advanced mountain dulcimer players who are looking for a challenge and want to try something new. These arrangements sound best played fingerstyle, and make use of polyphony, harmonics, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and the sweet chords beloved by Island musicians. Some selections like \'Aloha \'Oe? are instantly recognizable, while others such as \'Wehiwehi \'Oe? or \'Pauoa Liko ka Lehua? may be unfamiliar outside of Hawaii. Includes access to online audio of all 22 examples and melodies in DAD, CGC and DGD tunings. To help the student master these arrangements, the author provides detailed performance notes for each tune. Includes access to online audio.Put some aloha into your playing with Hawaiian and Polynesian Music for Appalachian Dulcimer! More than just a repertoire collection of classic Pacific island melodies, this book includes the history and background stories of the individual tunes and a brief language pronunciation guide. In addition, the author provides humorous and insightful observations on interpretation, fingerstyle technique, and Hawaiian slack-key guitar style as applied to the mountain dulcimer. Written in standard notation and tablature for the 3-course dulcimer with the 6 or 6½ fret, these fingerstyle arrangements are for intermediate to advanced mountain dulcimer players who are looking for a challenge and want to try something new. These arrangements sound best played fingerstyle, and make use of polyphony, harmonics, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and the sweet chords beloved by Island musicians. Some selections like \'Aloha \'Oe? are instantly recognizable, while others such as \'Wehiwehi \'Oe? or \'Pauoa Liko ka Lehua? may be unfamiliar outside of Hawaii. Includes access to online audio of all 22 examples and melodies in DAD, CGC and DGD tunings. To help the student master these arrangements, the author provides detailed performance notes for each tune. Includes access to online audio / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Date parution : 2019-05-27/ Recueil / Dulcimer

For Hammered Dulcimer And Other Melody Instruments. Par SANSONE MAGGIE. This music book is a collection of 124 tunes arranged for the Hammered Dulcimer and other 'C' melody instruments (recorder, pennywhistle, fiddle, mandolin, guitar). Chords are included. The Music is transcribed from the playing of Maggie Sansone, America's premier hammered dulcimer player and teacher specializing in Celtic music, from six of her most popular recordings: Traditions, Mist and Stone, Dance Upon the Shore, A Traveler's Dream, Mystic Dance and Merrily Greet the Time. The music is in standard notation. All tunes and arrangements can be played easily on 12/11 as well as the larger extended range hammered dulcimer models. The music and arrangements cover a wide range of levels from experienced-beginner to advanced as many of the tunes are presented as a simple melody line with chords and others are transcribed with fuller arrangements and optional variations. This stunning collection of music will thrill both students of the hammered dulcimer and Celtic music lovers, as well as offer invaluable insight into Maggie Sansone's playing and arranging style. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Celtic/Irish - Solos / Recueil / Dulcimer (Cordes frappées)

With Musical Notation And Chords For Other Instruments. Par LOIS HORNBOSTEL. This collection of sweet waltzes and lively two-steps presents an exciting new repertoire for mountain dulcimer players, with playing techniques for authentic style. A CD of all the music is included, and the notation and chords in standard keys can also be used for other instruments. This music suits the mountain dulcimer well because it comes from the Cajun accordion, which has the same simple diatonic scale. The easy melodies and chord progressions in this repertoire can be played by less experienced dulcimer players, while the tips on improvisation and embellished versions offer creativity for more experienced players. Music includes 'Jolie Blon,' 'Mardi Gras Dance,' 'J'ai Passé Devant ta Porte,' 'Allons à Lafayette,' 'Madame Sosthéne,' 'The Back Door.' / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Cajun-Zydeco - Solos / Recueil / Dulcimer des Appalaches (Cordes pincées)

Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : You Can Teach Yourself Number of pages : 88 Another great beginner's book from Madeline MacNeil, explaining every aspect of playing the hammered dulcimer. From detailed discussions on dulcimer layout, hammers, tuning, and stands to extensive performance notes on every tune-this book provides a wealth of information for all students of the hammered dulcimer. From Oh Suzanna to Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Madeline shows the novice dulcimer player how to map your way through a new piece of music, finding clear, musical directions through what at first must seem like a maze of strings. All tunes are in standard notation. The book's 87 pages are illustrated with photos as well as quaint woodcuts, engravings, and pen and ink drawings. The companion 85-minute DVD video contains essential basic information on playing the hammered dulcimer--such as tuning, major and minor keys, duplicated notes, repeated notes, modulations, walking bass lines, chromatic notes, drone harmony, back-up chords, interval harmony, and more! Also contains Madeline MacNeil's hammered dulcimer solos on 25 tunes.

Every aspect of the Hammered Dulcimer and its playing techniques is covered in this comprehensive yet easy-to-understand text. A masterful teacher Madeline MacNeil exceeds the expectations of a beginner's book providing a firm foundation for the development of a total musician while maintaining an engaging informal tone throughout. With detailed discussions on Dulcimer layout hammers tuning and stands plus extensive performancenotes on every tune this book is a valuable asset to the beginning through intermediate player.From Oh Suzanna to Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring Madeline shows the novice Dulcimer player how to'map your way through' a new piece of music finding clear musical directions through what at first must seem like a maze of strings.All tunes are in standard notation. The book is illustrated with photos as well as quaintwoodcuts engravings and pen and ink drawings. The companion 85-minute video and audio contains essential basic information on playing the Hammered Dulcimer--such as tuning major and minor keys duplicated notes repeated notes modulations walking bass lines chromatic notes drone harmony back-up chords interval harmony and more! Also contains Madeline MacNeil's Hammered Dulcimer solos on 25 tunes. Audio and video downloads are availableonline.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Acoustic Music Number of pages : 88 Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes. Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root position chords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer. Simple tunes are provided for the reader to incorporate newly acquired knowledge of chord theory. Descriptions of bounces, triplets, doubling, counter melodies, arpeggios, scale runs, extended chords, etc. are included as well as opportunities to create arrangements utilizing these techniques.

Killer Technique: Hammered Dulcimer focuses on dulcimer-specific skills and drills them in using effective and engaging new ways. Targeted areas include dexterity aim flow commonly used percussion rudiments chords arpeggios and chord suffixes. Killer Technique: Hammered Dulcimer is perfect for Dulcimer players of all skill levels.

This book is designed to help fretted Dulcimer players at all levels grow in their technical abilities by developing strength precision control and flexibility in both the right and left hands. Acquiring a solid technicalfoundation provides a base upon which to build strong musicianship enabling one to play more satisfying music regardless of style. Explore flatpicking fingerpicking slurs chords strumming left hand precision and placement right hand strength and control volume tone articulation and more using both Dulcimer tablature and standard music notation.In this book Mike has used ideas drawn from classical Guitar study plus years of teachingDulcimer to develop exercises that will inspire and challenge players at all levels. The tunes and exercises are in the common Dulcimer tuning of D-A-D with a few exceptions. Some exercises are included for the four-string andfive-string Dulcimers and a 6+ fret is required. The accompanying online audio download demonstrates key exercises and most of the tunes in the book.

Par THOMAS LINDA G.. Premières leçons Hammered Dulcimer est conçu pour informer les joueurs de début sur l'instrument. Les mélodies de cette collection comprennent une variété d'hymnes, musique de vacances et fiddle tunes, écrits en notation standard, avec des instructions sur comment lire la notation. Paroles et accords suggérées pour les instruments qui l'accompagne sont également inclus. Le CD accompagne offre deux pistes pour chaque sélection : un spectacle suivre avec guitare rythmique et une piste d'enseignement avec démonstration détaillée de phrase par phrase. L'instruction audio guidée à un tempo lent va s'avérer précieuse pour le joueur 'à l'oreille'. Cette méthode fournit une approche ' leçon privée ' pour le succès sur le dulcimer martelé. -Conçu pour instruire les joueurs de début. -Inclut une variété d'hymnes, de musique de vacances et des airs de violon. -Ecrit en notation standard. -Paroles et suggérés chords inclus CD d'accompagnement, y compris deux pistes pour chaque sélection : une piste de performance et une piste d'instruction. / Niveau : Débutant / Acoustic Music - Methods / Méthode / Dulcimer (Cordes frappées)

This collection of sweet waltzes and lively two-steps presents an exciting new repertoire for Mountain Dulcimer players with playing techniques for authentic style. An online audio download of all the music is included andthe notation and chords in standard keys can also be used for other instruments.This music suits the Mountain Dulcimer well because it comes from the Cajun Accordion which has the same simple diatonic scale. The easymelodies and chord progressions in this repertoire can be played by less experienced Dulcimer players while the tips on improvisation and embellished versions offer creativity for more experienced players. Music includes songssuch as Abe La Valse (Abe's Waltz) Dans la Louisiane (In Louisiana) J'ai Passé Devant ta Porte (I Passed in Front of Your Door) Johnny Can't Dance and many more.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Folk Number of pages : 96 Visit the Greenwich Village folk music scene of the 1960s - and bring your dulcimer! Ralph Lee Smith was there and saw it all. He was the only dulcimer player in the Village's old-timey string bands during the Folk Revival's glory days. A fascinating text and rare photographs bring you to Washington Square, the coffeehouses and the music gatherings at the Folklore Center and in Allan Block's Sandal Shop, where young enthusiasts created a musical revolution. The book contains a selection of the songs and tunes that they played and swapped as they reclaimed a lost American heritage. If you can't play old tunes such as Finger Ring, Dance All Night with a Bottle in Your Hand, and Chickens are a-Crowin', get this book, light a candle and bring the Greenwich Village folk scene to your home or coffeehouse! Includes dulcimer tab in DAA and DAD, musical notation and guitar chords.

Spiced with humor Anne Dodson?s Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book 1 is a beautifully structured and organized guide taking the beginning student step-by-step through a well-planned sequence oflessons.Friendly and encouraging Book 1 covers tips on buying and maintaining the instrument left and right hand techniques chords and accompaniment. Exercises lots of fun tunes to play and downloadable audio files tosupport the written instruction all make Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book I a lasting resource.