Par MC NEIL MADELINE. Le dulcimer constitue un instrument unique à bien des égards, avec la mise en page modale de la prime de l'idéogramme parmi eux. Au début de ses jours dans les montagnes Appalaches joueurs seraient reparamétrage une chaîne, réunir le dulcimer de major mineures et d'autres modes. Les joueurs d'aujourd'hui travaillent dans différentes ajustements apportés également, et cet ouvrage montre pourquoi et comment tout cela arrive. La musique est un langage qui vient de l'âme, et non uniquement à partir de la ligne et les points. Toutefois, les points et lignes ont leurs propres histoires. Apprenez où les notes tombent sur l'idéogramme et comment ils s'insèrent dans les modes de savent de la plupart des joueurs de dulcimer : Ionienne/Major, Eoliennes mineures, Mixolydian et Dorian. L'échelle pentatonique, les variations et hexatonic, sont également décrites. Quinze chansons et les mélodies sont écrites en notation musicale ainsi que tablature dulcimer. Un CD, avec les ajustements apportés et le comte compromis, permettent de jouer toutes les chansons dans le livre avec l'enregistrement. * Emplacement des notes de musique sur le dulcimer. * L'étude des modes : Ionienne/Major, Eoliennes mineures, Mix... / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / All Styles - Theory and Harmony / Tablatures / Dulcimer des Appalaches (Cordes pincées)

This instruction manual and song collection is a well-crafted collection of basic Dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in Cripple Creek Colorado in the 19th Century-- plus a few modern daytunes by its current inhabitants. The techniques and songs have been transcribed from the performances of Bud and Donna Ford who have been collecting songs for their favorite instrument for some time. The Fords explain thebasics of playing the Dulcimer including instructions on strumming tunings and picking. Solos are offered in all of the various modes (Ionian Dorian Locrian etc.) in standard notation only with lyrics and chord symbols. Theend result is an attractive yet pragmatic book that offers a solid grounding in the art of Dulcimer playing. The recording features verbal instruction and performances of most of the tunes in the book on solo Dulcimer making learning easy and fun. The recording used tunings which are lower than those in the book but this will not affect players reading the tablature. Includes access to online audio.

An exciting collection of music for the Hammered Dulcimer as heard on Maggie Sansone's acclaimed recording A Celtic Fair. America's premier Hammered Dulcimer recording artist and player Sansone has created a perfect collection for all levels of playing including both a beginning 'melody-only' version and challenging intermediate versions with variations ornaments flams and bass runs. Two earlymusic pieces included present the melody and a version for duet and quartet with bass line. The music is drawn from jigs reels and airs from Ireland Scotland and Brittany France and Renaissance dance manuscripts. The sheetmusic is presented as the basic melody with chords and many of the tunes include a variety of advanced techniques (ornamentation flams rolls use of bass lines use of unusual modes and scales and interesting chord substitution)to add spice to the arrangements and challenge the player to reach towards the next level of advanced performance. Audio available online.

A delightful and extensive collection of dearly loved and time honored hymns and gospel tunes creatively arranged to be enjoyed and successfully played at any skill level. The tunes are written out in music notation and instandard dulcimer tablature that is clear and easy to read. Chord symbols are included for accompanying instruments as well as the lyrics for singing along. The thoughtful and intentional use of the Ionian (DAA ) Mixolydian(DAD) and Reverse Ionian (DGD) tunings will encourage flexibility and expand the use and understanding of different melodic modes and accompanying chord shapes. •