Download or read book Music Theory and Chord Reference for the Mountain Dulcimer written by Jerry Rockwell and published by . This book was released on 1995-07-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication explains the basic concepts of music theory, & how they relate to the mountain (Appalachian) dulcimer. Rockwell, who has spent some 20 years as a folk musician & mountain dulcimer teacher/player/builder, has distilled his own formal theory training in this book. Section 1, Music Theory, surveys the musical rudiments of all musicians' basic training. Rhythm notation, notes, meter, accidentals, scales, scale-building, key signatures, circle of Fifths, chords, etc., are covered & an explanation of whole & half-steps on the dulcimer fretboard is included. Section 2, Chord Reference, takes the reader/player through an orderly, rational evaluation of a dulcimer fretboard tuned D-A-D. Using graphic "pitch/interval surveys," "constellations," & "chord tablature," Rockwell explains the fretboard patterns of various triads. Chord progressions for 8 familiar tunes are provided: Bile Them Cabbage Down, Stretched Cabbage, Soldier's Joy, Fisher's Hornpipe, Liberty, Rickett's Hornpipe, 12-bar Blues in D & A. An appendix, Understanding the Modes, surveys the antique modes associated with this instrument. Exercises, diagrams & illustrations amplify this tightly packed reference, which will benefit dulcimer players at all levels, arrangers, & primary & secondary music educators. Includes publisher's CIP. To order: J.C. Rockwell Music, 6368-B Ambleside Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. 614-846-1096. E-MAIL: [email protected].
Download or read book Mountain Dulcimer written by Mark Biggs and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of traditional folksongs, Irish and American fiddle tunes, adaptations of classical pieces, and original songs. the songs combine melody lines in standard notation with suggested chords for accompaniment. Unlike Mark's other books, Mountain Dulcimer is best appreciated by a player of intermediate to advanced capability who wishes to learn how to add chords behind a melody line, or how to use octave and rhythm changes in creating an effective arrangement.
Download or read book Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book 1 written by Anne Dodson and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiced with humor, Anne Dodson’s Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 1 is a beautifully structured and organized guide, taking the beginning student step-by-step through a well-planned sequence of lessons. Friendly and encouraging, Book 1 covers tips on buying and maintaining the instrument, left and right hand techniques, chords, and accompaniment. Exercises, lots of fun tunes to play, and downloadable audio files to support the written instruction all make Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book I a lasting resource.
Download or read book Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book 2 written by Anne Dodson and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anne Dodson’s Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 2 continues from Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 1 (MB30608M), introducing two subsequent levels: “Branching Out” and “You Take the Driver’s Seat”. These additional levels will improve your understanding of the fretboard and allow more seasoned players to create their own arrangements. Inside you will find extensive exercises and lots of original tunes with accompanying audio tracks. Fun, relaxed and encouraging instruction is at the heart of Anne Dodson’s approach in this series. Book 2 offers more tunes in DAD tuning, but also introduces DGD and DAC tunings. Includes access to online audio.
Download or read book Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer Chord Encyclopedia written by Erin Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erin Mae's Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer Chord Encyclopedia provides a systematic approach to learning chords. This comprehensive reference for chords in D-A-D tuning includes:Standard NotationTablature w/ Diatonic and Chromatic Numbering SystemsCorresponding Chord ChartsThe Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer Chord Encyclopedia is there to take the guesswork out of your instrument. Using complimentary 'Classroom' and 'Library' sections, the Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer Chord Encyclopedia provides everything you need to master your fret-board regardless of skill level. The Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer Chord Encyclopedia is easy to understand, even without any musical background. It will boost your knowledge with excercises to reinforce the chords you are learning. The Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer Chord Encyclopedia also provides a complete catalogue of Major, minor, augmented, diminished, seventh, and suspended chords in every key. This makes it the perfect resource for any student - Novice to Expert.
Download or read book Dulcimer Chord Book written by Neal Hellman and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 500 mountain dulcimer chords for the five widely used modes- Mixolydian, Ionian, Lydian, Dorian, and Aeolian-plus jazz and four-string chromatic tunings. Includes an explanation and history of modes, transpositions, using a capo, playing dulcimer in jam sessions, and more. Special case size.
Download or read book Mountain Dulcimer Chords Made Easy written by Madeline MacNeil and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melodies on the mountain dulcimer are wonderful. In this book we’ll explore how to decorate melodies with chords to add variety and creativity to your playing in DAD and DAA tunings. Lessons begin with simple chords and show you when an how to progress. In addition, we’ll study how to play backup chords on our dulcimers for accompaniment in gatherings and jam sessions. Includes access to online audio.
Download or read book Method for Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer written by Bing Futch and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dulcimer Chord Encyclopedia written by James Major and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive chord encyclopedia for the mountain dulcimer in the common Mixolydian, Ionian, Dorian, Lydian, and Phrygian modal tunings. Three different tunings are presented for each mode!
Download or read book First Lessons Dulcimer written by Joyce Ochs and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This instruction book for beginning lap dulcimer in DAD tuning is unique in two ways. First, it instructs the beginning student in the increasingly popular DAD tuning. Secondly, the author, a classroom music teacher, has carefully and systematically layered the lessons to guide the student through familiar songs while teaching skills and musical concepts. This not only enables the student to enjoy the lap dulcimer but also enhances total music understanding and participation. the accompanying CD provides instructional dialogue and demonstrations of the techniques and songs included in the book. Additional hints and exercises are presented in an inviting and encouraging conversational text.
Download or read book Hands On Dulcimer written by Mike Casey and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to help fretted dulcimer players at all levels grow in their technical abilities by developing strength, precision, control and flexibility in both the right and left hands. Acquiring a solid technical foundation provides a base upon which to build strong musicianship, enabling one to play more satisfying music regardless of style. Explore flatpicking, fingerpicking, slurs, chords, strumming, left hand precision and placement, right hand strength and control, volume, tone, articulation, and more using both dulcimer tablature and standard music notation. In this book, Mike has used ideas drawn from classical guitar study plus years of teaching dulcimer to develop exercises that will inspire and challenge players at all levels. the tunes and exercises are in the common dulcimer tuning of D-A-D, with a few exceptions. Some exercises are included for the four-string and five-string dulcimers, and a 6+ fret is required. the accompanying CD demonstrates key exercises and most of the tunes in the book.
Download or read book Children s Dulcimer Chord Book written by Lee "Drew" Andrews and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play dulcimer chords in DAD tuning. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation.•
Download or read book The Dulcimer Difference written by Laurel Schwartz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-06-04 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a textbook for the general music classroom or for individuals who want to learn how to play the dulcimer. All the materials are differentiated to facilitate large group learning. Differentiated levels allow individuals to tailor their learning.Sections include:GETTING STARTED teaches how to tune. EXERCISES include strumming patterns, scales, flat picking, bridges to use between repeats, chord progressions.SCALES AND CHORD THEORY teaches power and multi-fingered chords through solfege.ARRANING MUSIC teaches fast tricks to arrange any simple song.SONGS BY LEVEL contains 11 songs in 2 - 4 levels to be played simultaneously.SOLO SONGS contain 5 fast songs to use as solo pieces or for arranging.Also available asThe Dulcimer Difference Spiral Bound
Download or read book The Dulcimer Hymn Book written by Bud Ford and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2017-05-25 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular text blends the haunting, sweet voice of the mountain dulcimer with treasured gospel and sacred melodies. Contains 37 outstanding arrangements in standard notation and tab with lyrics and suggested guitar chords. Dulcimer chord diagrams are also shown.
Download or read book Music of the World for Mountain Dulcimer written by Neal Hellman and published by Hal Leonard. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Dulcimer). Music of the World for Mountain Dulcimer contains 38 beautiful songs from around the globe, all specially arranged for mountain dulcimer. This unique songbook features standard notation and tablature, song notes, a variety of tunings and styles, plus audio tracks with demonstrations of all the songs in the book.
Download or read book The Dulcimer Chord Bible written by TOBE A. RICHARDS and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive chord dictionary for the dulcimer, featuring 4,764 modal and chromatic chords, tuning diagrams, chord theory, transposition chart, instrument factfile and general advice. The Chord Bible features Mixolydian, Ionian, Aeolian, Dorian, Lydian, Phrygian and Locrian modal tunings as well as Chromatic DAD tuning.
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.
