Dulcimer

Accompaniment Styles & Techniques for Mountain Dulcimer-video

ANTHOLOGY FOR THE FRETTED DULCIMER

Basic Dulcimer Solos

by Mara Wasburn - This book introduces simplified techniques of chording and fingerpicking for both smaller and larger hands and presents dozens of songs in the Ionian, Aeolian, and Mixolydian modes. Directional arrows are shown for correct strumming, along with lyrics and chords for guitar or banjo accompaniment.

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COMPLETE DULCIMER HANDBOOK

This book was written as a basic guide and source book for all dulcimer players, from the absolute novice to the most advanced picker. With its 53 songs in various modes and tunings, The Complete Dulcimer Handbook is meant to be used as a songbook, a lesson plan book, and a step-by-step guide from beginner to intermediate or advanced level. The author's basic premise is that, given this instrument's relatively brief pedagogical history, "There are no right or wrong ways to play the mountain dulcimer, only harder or earsier means of reaching the same ends".

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DULCIMER CHORD ENCYCLOPEDIA

DULCIMER CHORD BOOK

DULCIMER SONG BOOK

DYNAMIC DULCIMER VIDEO

First Lessons Dulcimer - Book/CD

FUN WITH THE DULCIMER

This beginner's method presents clear, concise instruction for learning to play the traditional three-stringed mountain dulcimer. Thirty-eight songs are taught with notation and fret numbers for each note. Chord symbols are also included for playing with guitar, banjo, or another chording instrument. Melody playing with drones and basic chord playing are both taught. Lyrics are includes with the songs for added fun. From the time this text was first published, it has been a steady best seller.

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The Hammered Dulcimer

A handy, concise instructional text on hammered dulcimer. This book contains information on tuning, playing techniques, solos and even a reference section on music theory!

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Hammered Dulcimer (Advanced Techniques & Celtic Styling)

An advanced instructional guide to Celtic styling and related techniques. This video is ideal for the intermediate to advanced hammered dulcimer player.

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The Hammered Dulcimer's Companion

An Introduction to the Hammered Dulcimer-video

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LEARN THE HAMMERED DULCIMER VIDEO

LEARN THE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER VIDEO

LEARN TO PLAY MOUNTAIN DULCIMER-video

You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer

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. Tweleve intensive lessons in 95 pages. Standard notation and tablature. Illustrated with photographs and drawings.

You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer

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.