Download or read book Dulcimer Frolic written by Peggy Carter and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tunes in this collection were chosen from Peggy Carter’s half-century of performing, teaching, and arranging music for the hammered dulcimer. This anthology contains 60 tunes arranged especially for novice to intermediate-level players of the 12/11 dulcimer, including suggestions for note reading, hammering patterns and embellishments. Playing the dulcimer is not effortless, but it should be fun! The title tune, “Dulcimer Frolic,” is a family heirloom originally written for mandolin by Peggy’s grandfather in the early 1920s; transcribed for hammered dulcimer, the tune really lives up to its name. In fact, every tune in the collection is designed for fun and frolic. Some have lyrics, some are presented as bare-bones melodies, and some are embellished. You’ll find that these arrangements bring out the best in all of them.
Download or read book Dulcimer Jam written by Bonnie Carol and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Collection of Original Music for Hammered Dulcimer other insts written by Sam Rizzetta and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, music composed specifically for the hammered dulcimer has been rare. Here are 56 Rizzetta original pieces, including reels, waltzes, hornpipes, jigs, rags, blues, boogie, airs, and music for meditation and healing, that explore all the depth, power, versatility, and emotion of this ancient and expressive instrument. the book includes background about the people, places, and events that inspired each composition. While some pieces require a 16/15 chromatic dulcimer, many fit a 12/11. Melody lines are in standard notation with chord symbols. Many have variations with advanced ornamentation; some have alternate arrangements for four octave chromatic dulcimers. In addition to solos, there are six ensemble arrangements, including quartets, which are useful for groups and workshop teachers. While this collection is most appropriate for intermediate and experienced players, advanced beginners will be able to play some of the tunes. the collection includes originals from the Sam Rizzetta CDs Dulcimer Boogie, Saving Trees, Trapezoid, Flowing Waters, Ocean's Edge, Bucks & Does, and Seven Valleys.
Download or read book Playing the Mountain Dulcimer Made Easy written by Jeffrey A. Lambert and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Hammered Dulcimer Treasury of Tunes written by Sally Hawley and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sizeable collection of hammered dulcimer tunes brings together over 225 old-time and Celtic traditional tunes that are commonly heard at gatherings of old-time musicians. This is music that has been passed down vocally, or learned by ear instrumentally, and derived from countries where many of our ancestors originated. Trying to separate American and Celtic traditional music is an impossible task, as so many of the tunes we consider our own are adapted versions of tunes passed on to us from other countries and would fit into either category. This book therefore features favorite selections from both American and Celtic traditions. These instrumental arrangements are written in standard notation only with chord symbols.
Download or read book Harmony Time Embellishments for Hammered Dulcimer written by MARK ALAN WADE and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2012-10-26 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book and accompanying audio offer an in-depth look at how to add accompaniment and embellishments to melodies on the hammered dulcimer. The material covered in this book illustrates how to enhance simple melodies toshowcase their inherent musicality. Full of illustrations, examples, preparatoryexercises and easy-to-play arrangements, this book is sure to bring new character to your playing. It begins by explaining, in simple terms, how and why harmony works and teaches the solutions to the common exceptions you will encounter. By the end, you will be able to apply the four most common methods dulcimer playersuse to add accompaniments to melodies. Note-for-note transcriptions of fully arranged songs from the author's own repertoire are also included
Download or read book Hammered Dulcimer for the Young Beginner written by Madeline MacNeil and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hammered dulcimer is a unique, great-sounding, fun-to-play instrument that arrived in America via England and Ireland. It appears throughout many countriesover 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, MadelineMacNeil! Each recording includes count offs and access to the audio is included with the book
Download or read book Easy Popular Jam Tunes You Can Play for Hammered Dulcimer written by MARK ALAN WADE and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-06-24 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, Mark Wade presents common jam tunes in a unique way that shows beginners how to play the essence of the tunes simply and the intermediate/advanced players the ornamented versions. Each Easy Does It version of a tune is paired with the fancy rendition along with the chords. Now jamming is easier than ever for players of ALL levels!
Download or read book Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer written by Dr. Mark Alan Wade and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title says it all: "Dirt Simple." This book and accompanying online audio are designed for a rank beginner who knows nothing about the hammered dulcimer, providing them the tools to make music right away. Starting with the fundamentals of how to hold hammers and tune the instrument, it delves deeper into mastery with posture, stand height/angle, and replacing strings to set up the beginner for a lifetime of good habits. Every concept introduced is simultaneously presented with illustrations and songs that demonstrate and reinforce. Whether the student reads music or plays by ear, the result is the same - music making right from the beginning! Dr. Mark Alan Wade is an experienced teacher with an undergraduate degree in music education and years of public school teaching experience. Now teaching music theory and dulcimer at Denison University, Dr. Wade offers a unique perspective on teaching hammered dulcimer and has three students who have also won the National Hammered Dulcimer Contest as evidence of his master teaching. It's all about the music! Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer is written so that the carefully selected tunes are the true teacher. Hands-on learning is made easy with the accompanying audio. Each song is played slowly for students to learn by ear in addition to reading notation. This also allows for the students to hear style traits such as swing, that aren't easily conveyed in written notation. With 29 songs, this book and online audio available for download are a year's worth of private lessons in one concise package!
Download or read book Fun with the Dulcimer written by Virgil Hughes and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 included with the songs for added fun. From the time this text was first published, it has been a steady best seller.
Download or read book Hammered Dulcimer Classics written by Carole Koenig and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Hammered Dulcimer Fundamentals written by Tom Flewett and published by . This book was released on 2007-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this DVD you will learn the fundamentals of how to play the hammered dulcimer. You can apply the various techniques presented to your playing right away, regardless of your ability level or the style of music you like to play. the basic building blocks are presented from which you can create any kind of music you desire and have a lot of fun in the process!
Download or read book A Collection of Original Music for Hammered Dulcimer and Other Instruments written by Sam Rizzetta and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, music composed specifically for the hammered dulcimer has been rare. Here are 56 Rizzetta original pieces, including reels, waltzes, hornpipes, jigs, rags, blues, boogie, airs, and music for meditation and healing, that explore all the depth, power, versatility, and emotion of this ancient and expressive instrument. The book includes background about the people, places, and events that inspired each composition. While some pieces require a 16/15 chromatic dulcimer, many fit a 12/11. Melody lines are in standard notation with chord symbols. Many have variations with advanced ornamentation; some have alternate arrangements for four octave chromatic dulcimers. In addition to solos, there are six ensemble arrangements, including quartets, which are useful for groups and workshop teachers. While this collection is most appropriate for intermediate and experienced players, advanced beginners will be able to play some of the tunes. The collection includes originals from the Sam Rizzetta CDs Dulcimer Boogie, Saving Trees, Trapezoid, Flowing Waters, Ocean?s Edge, Bucks & Does, and Seven Valleys.
Download or read book Killer Technique Hammered Dulcimer written by Dr. Mark Alan Wade and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Killer Technique: Hammered Dulcimer is a book that uniquely focuses on improving the everyday elements of dulcimer playing. Some mundane fundamentals of technique may seem mindless and appear to need no attention. In reality though, even the most basic essentials of dulcimer playing can hold us back without careful examination and precision. This book does just that! The author, himself a National Hammered Dulcimer Champion and music professor, draws on over twenty years of experience in playing and teaching to share his recipe for success. The material focuses on dulcimer-specific skills and drills them in effective and engaging new ways. Targeted areas include dexterity, aim, flow, commonly used percussion rudiments, chords, arpeggios, and chord suffixes. Each exercise is carefully designed to isolate the targeted skill, provide instruction for its most efficient execution, and help you acquire new and improved muscle memory in the least amount of repetitions. Admittedly, working on technique can seem like a chore. This book takes the work out of it and presents the exercises in fresh new ways so you get the most out of them in the least amount of time. Dr. Wade's biggest technique secret revealed in this book is his use of varying rhythms to re-engage the brain and to acquire new and lasting muscle memory. The exercises are not only fun to master but also incredibly effective! It's all about efficiency–not just going through the motions!
Download or read book Playing The Hammered Dulcimer In The Irish Tradition written by Karen Ashbrook and published by Oak Publications. This book was released on 1987-06-01 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is to encourage dulcimer players at the intermediate-to-advanced level to play the “right” way. If you’re going to play a few Irish tunes, why not play them the way they were intended to be played? Then you can enjoy what other Irish musicians have enjoyed for hundreds of years. This book can teach you several basic, simple techniques that create the feel of traditional Irish music.
Download or read book From Heart to Hands written by Ruth Smith and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hammered Dulcimer music arrangement book
Download or read book Bluegrass On Hammered Dulcimer written by Jeanne Page and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bluegrass on Hammered Dulcimer is a collection of tunes commonly found in the standard bluegrass repertoire. Favorite vocal pieces such as A Man of Constant Sorrow, Angel Band, Keep on the Sunny Side, and Will the Circle be Unbroken, are included along side hot instrumentals such as Jerusalem Ridge, Rawhide, Big Mon, and Blue Grass Stomp. Even traditional tunes that you think you know already such as Bill Cheatham, Farewell to Whiskey, Forked Deer, and Salty Dog are given a new twist when presented as a typical bluegrass 'break.' Intermediate players and above will enjoy the challenge of learning more complicated versions of common tunes and performing them at the high-speed tempo that is expected in bluegrass music. Players are encouraged to use these examples of bluegrass breaks merely as a starting point. Improvisation is a key component in playing bluegrass style and players will enjoy experimenting with their own creations. Each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only.
