SKU: MB.98402M
ISBN 9780786686605. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This collection of sweet waltzes and lively two-steps presents an exciting new repertoire for mountain dulcimer players, with playing techniques for authentic style. 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, Jai Pass? Devant ta Porte, Allons ? Lafayette, Madame Sosth?ne, The Back Door. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.22225
ISBN 9781513464466. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This manuscript is a collection of the tunes featured on Maggie Sansones Wind Drift recording. The pieces, Celtic in style, were written for the 14/15 hammered dulcimer the larger dulcimer with more chromatic notes but can be played on the smaller 12/11 instrument as well. Chords are provided to identify harmonic structure, provide a guide for an accompanying instrument, and as encouragement for the reader to create his or her own variations. This book, in tandem with the aforementioned recording, will enhance the musicians understanding of the tunes and their spirit, offer insight into Maggie Sansones playing and arranging style, and inspire new musical ideas.
SKU: MB.30521M
ISBN 9780786696918. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
The hammered dulcimer is a unique, great-sounding, fun-to-play instrument that arrived in America via England and Ireland. It appears throughout many countries over centuries and has contributed to the invention of the piano. So many tunes and songs we enjoy today sound wonderful when played on the hammered dulcimer. This book starts by teaching you how to hold the hammers and where notes are located on the instrument. Songs you will learn include Skip To My Lou, Oh. Susanna, Amazing Grace, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Old MacDonald Had A Farm. In addition, the accompanying online audio allows you to play tunes with author, renowned hammered dulcimer performer and writer, Madeline MacNeil. Each recording includes count offs and access to the audio is included with the book.
SKU: MB.95107
ISBN 9781562229863. UPC: 796279018647. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
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.
SKU: MB.95274
ISBN 9780786604180. UPC: 796279021258. 8.75x11.75 inches.
The arrangements in this book are based on the sixteen tunes found on the recording Southern Mountain Classics and are designed to be used with the recording. For each tune there is a song history and a page with the chord structure to help you follow the chords. Each piece is written out in notation and tablature in three versions - beginner, intermediate, and advanced.A companion CD entitled Southern Mountain Classics (95420CD) is available separately. Although these arrangements are not exact transcriptions from the CD, all of the tunes on the recording are included in the book.
SKU: MB.95527
ISBN 9780786608577. UPC: 796279026345. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book contains melodious and energetic music arranged for the novice to experienced player in traditional keys, with musical notation so the selections can be played with other instruments. Accompaniment chords are included.
