Author: Chet HinesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
How to Make and Play the Dulcimore
Author: Chet HinesPlaying the Mountain Dulcimer Made Easy
Author: Jeffrey A. LambertPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1411666666
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
You CAN play the mountain or lap dulcimer. This book makes it easy The mountain dulcimer is in the midst of a great revival It has found renewed popularity throughout the world. Persons of all nationalities are discovering the sweet music of this grand old instrument.
Method for Beginning Mountain Dulcimer
Author: Bing FutchPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781481163194
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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 JonesPublisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610651219
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 81
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.
The Mountain Dulcimer
Author: Howard W. MitchellPublisher: Folk-Legacy Records, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780938702016
Category : Appalachian dulcimer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In Search of the Wild Dulcimer
Author: Robert ForcePublisher: Vintage Books USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer
Author: Mandeline MacNeilPublisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609740513
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 89
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.
Method for Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer
Author: Bing FutchPublisher:
ISBN: 9781964725017
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Constructing the Mountain Dulcimer
Author: Dean KimballPublisher: New York : McKay
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
A comprehensive handbook for building the dulcimer.
You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer
Author: Madeline MacNeilPublisher:
ISBN: 9780786693306
Category : Dulcimer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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.