How to Make and Play the Dulcimore
Author : Chet Hines
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 11,33 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Music
ISBN :
The Mountain Dulcimer
Author : Howard W. Mitchell
Publisher : Folk-Legacy Records, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,18 MB
Release : 1965-12
Category : Appalachian dulcimer
ISBN : 9780938702016
Book Description
Method for Beginning Mountain Dulcimer
Author : Bing Futch
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 27,28 MB
Release : 2013-09-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781481163194
Book Description
Bing Futch's "Method For Beginning Mountain Dulcimer" is the most comprehensive how-to-learn-the-dulcimer book available. You'll learn the basics, sure, and start playing songs right away. Even better, though, is the depth of content that Bing provides for you in this one incomparable volume - technique, repertoire, theory, history, and FUN! Once you've worked your way through this book, you'll be a competent dulcimer player that can enjoy playing with any group. You'll have a great time honing your skills with Bing, and you'll end up with a wealth of technical skills, music fundamentals, and dulcimer repertoire!
Dulcimer a la Mode
Author : Lorinda Jones
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 41,18 MB
Release : 2016-03-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610651219
Book Description
Dulcimer a La Mode takes the mystery of out modal tuning and playing for the mountain dulcimer player by presenting four common tunings (DAA, DAG, DAD, and DAC) with instructions for tuning, finding the scales and chords, and learning traditional tunes in each of the four modes. This book will encourage players to retune their instrument and learn more of its versatility. Each tune is presented as a melody with a drone in the mode indicated with strumming and rhythm guides. for most tunes, an optional arrangement or accompaniment is also provided using more complex chords and reflecting more traditional Western harmony. As a further learning tool, the accompanying CD allows the listener to play along with the song as presented in the book.
Method for Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer
Author : Bing Futch
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,38 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781964725017
Book Description
In Search of the Wild Dulcimer
Author : Robert Force
Publisher : Vintage Books USA
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,40 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Music
ISBN :
Book Description
You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer
Author : Madeline MacNeil
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 MB
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Dulcimer
ISBN : 9780786693306
Book Description
Madeline MacNeil's performances are characterized by her effortless vocals and impeccable mountain and hammered dulcimer playing. In this book she reveals some of the secrets of her success with the mountain dulcimer. Early on, she reminds the reader that the dulcimer is not a toy or a stringed kazoo but a serious, expressive musical instrument capable of stretching as far as the imagination. She endorses both playing by ear and learning to read standard notation. In easily-understood language she manages to explore some very complex, even esoteric concepts, making this a particularly valuable book for the beginning instrumentalists. You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer is simply a great fundamental book. Twelve intensive lessons in 95 pages with arrangements in both DAA and DAD tuning. Standard notation and tablature. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Includes access to online audio and video.
Dulcimer Jam
Author : Bonnie Carol
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 44,63 MB
Release : 2011-02-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 1609744993
Book Description
Dulcimer Jam takes common and obscure tunes heard in jam sessions and arranges them for hammered dulcimer, fretted dulcimers (with tablature), and other instruments to play in a jam session setting.
You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer
Author : Mandeline MacNeil
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 44,28 MB
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 1609740513
Book Description
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 performance notes 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's 87 pages are illustrated with photos as well as quaint woodcuts, engravings, and pen and ink drawings.
Galax Dulcimer
Author : Phyllis Gaskins
Publisher :
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 41,87 MB
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Appalachian dulcimer
ISBN : 9780983264873
Book Description
The Galax Dulcimer book is a comprehensive, informative book dedicated to the unique playing and construction style of the Galax Dulcimer. Included are songs with playing instructions and Phyllis' own adapted notation showing the authentic playing style of the Galax Dulcimer. There is a section about the history and construction as well as some of the artists who defined this style. This book is a valuable resource for historians, musicians and dulcimer fans of all ability levels and interests.Also included is an instructional Audio CD of all the tunes in the book. Each tune is played slowly and then up tempo.
