Download or read book Maggie s Big Book of Celtic Tunes written by Maggie Sansone and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This music book is a collection of 124 tunes arranged for the Hammered Dulcimer and other C melody instruments (recorder, pennywhistle, fiddle, mandolin, guitar). Chords are included. the Music is transcribed from the playing of Maggie Sansone, America's premier hammered dulcimer player and teacher specializing in Celtic music, from six of her most popular recordings: Traditions, Mist & Stone, Dance Upon the Shore, A Traveler's Dream, Mystic Dance and Merrily Greet the Time. the music is in standard notation. All tunes and arrangements can be played easily on 12/11 as well as the larger extended range hammered dulcimer models. the music and arrangements cover a wide range of levels from experienced-beginner to advanced as many of the tunes are presented as a simple melody line with chords and others are transcribed with fuller arrangements and optional variations. This stunning collection of music will thrill both students of the hammered dulcimer and Celtic music lovers, as well as offer invaluable insight into Maggie Sansone's playing and arranging style.

Download or read book Maggie s Big Book of Celtic Tunes written by Maggie Sansone and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Songs transcribed from eight of Maggie Sansone's CDs available from her website.

Download or read book Celtic Meditations written by Maggie Sansone and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is music for hammered dulcimer that soothes the soul: a rich tapestry of Celtic moods for gentle, quiet contemplation. the melodious and gentle sounds of the leather-covered wooden mallets dancing across eighty strings creates a harp-like resonant sustain that brings a special beauty to the ancient melodies. Add a rich overlay of strings, the deep tonal qualities of woodwinds, traditional Celtic and early music instruments and this album will take you into the light. This collection is created especially for relaxation, meditation and massage using selections from Maggie Sansone's A Traveler's Dream, Ancient Noels, Mist & Stone and Dance Upon the Shore. Maggie writes: "I am pleased to gather in one special collection the most contemplative melodies from my recordings. While based in the Celtic tradition, they express a universal quality, transcending borders and speaking to the highest in all of us with lightness and joy!"

Download or read book Finnish Kantele written by Sarah Cummings and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides instruction in both plucking and strumming techniques for 5 and 10-string Finnish kanteles. Explanation of musical notation, rhythm, and other elements of music theory are provided for the novice, yet the exercises are scaffolded to provide motivating material for the more experienced musician. In addition to the instructional materials, a number of traditional Finnish tunes are included as well as many familiar melodies. Plus, over twenty arrangements playable by mixed kantele groupings and detailed appendices of chords and chord transitions make this book a solid foundation for learning to play the kantele. Includes access to online audio.

Download or read book Sounds of the Season Hammered Dulcimer Volume 1 written by Maggie Sansone and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection presents most of the solos found on Maggie Sansone's recording of the same title. It includes medieval folk carols, English, French and Flemish carols, new variations of traditional favorites, and popular American carols for hammered dulcimer. In notation with chord symbols. the CD contains 7 additional musical selections from the Maggie's Music album Hammered Dulcimer Traditions.

Download or read book Acoustic Music for Folk Ensemble Vol 2 written by Jon Bennett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A set of 14 folk tunes arranged for acoustic instruments and suitable for ensembles ranging from duos to small orchestras. Each tune has three written parts – melody, countermelody, and bass line – as well as chords shown beneath the melody line. In addition to technical tips, there is a video performance of each tune by Moonrakers, played at a steady pace. Suitable for intermediate/advanced players.

Download or read book The Granger Collection written by Bill Nicholson and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-08-17 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam Granger self-published the first edition of Granger’s Fiddle Tunes for Guitar in 1979. A second edition was published in 1994. Now, in 2022, Mel Bay Publications presents the third edition of the book now in standard notation. This 248-page book is the most extensive and best-documented collection of fiddle tunes in existence, and includes reels, hoedowns, hornpipes, rags, breakdowns, jigs and slip-jigs, presented in Southern, Northern, Irish, Canadian, Texas and Old-time styles. There are 508 fiddle tunes referenced under 2500 titles and alternate titles. The titles are fully indexed, making the book doubly valuable as a reference book and a source book. The book comes with a link which gives access to MP3 recordings by Adam of all 508 tunes, each played once at a moderate tempo, with rhythm on one channel and lead on the other. Also included in The Granger’s Collection are descriptions of tune types presented in the book, and primers on traditional flatpicking and rhythm guitar. Additionally, there are sections on timing, ornamentation, technique, and fingering, as well as information on tune sources and a history of the collection.

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 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 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 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 Complete Book of Irish Celtic 5 String Banjo written by Ton Hanway and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-08-18 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important anthology of Irish and Celtic solos for the 5-string banjo featuring a comprehensive, scholarly treatise on the history, techniques, and etiquette of playing the banjo in the Celtic tradition. Includes segments on tuning, pick preferences, and tablature reading followed by 101 jigs, slides, polkas, slip jigs, reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, O'Carolan tunes, plus a special section of North American Celtic tunes. A generous collection of photos of Irish folk musicians, street scenes, and archaeological sites further enhances this fabulous book. All of the solos included here are written in 5-string banjo tablature only with a few tunes set in unusual banjo tunings. the appendices provide a sizable glossary and a wealth of information regarding soloists and groups playing Celtic music, Irish festivals, music publications, on-line computer resources, cultural organizations, and more. If you are serious about playing Celtic music on the 5-string banjo, or if you don't play the banjo but simply want to expand your knowledge of the Celtic music tradition-you owe yourself this book. the first-ever CD collection of Irish and Celtic music for 5-string banjo provides 68 lovely melodies and demonstrates revolutionary techniques for playing highly ornamented tunes and rolling back-up. Recorded in stereo with virtuosos Gabriel Donohue (steel- and nylon-string guitar and piano) and Robbie Walsh (bodhran- frame drum played with a stick), the five-string banjo is out front and plays through each melody in real-life tempo with authentic Celtic chordal and rhythmic backing. the recording features the music of all Six Celtic Nations and includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, slides, polkas, marches, country dances, larides, andros, slipjigs, strathspeys, airs and O'Carolan tunes. 35 songs in the book are not on the CD.

Download or read book Ezra Pound and Margaret Cravens written by Ezra Pound and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ezra Pound met Margaret Cravens in Paris in 1910 during one of his most creative and formative periods. Margaret Cravens, of Madison, Indiana, had come to Paris several years earlier to study piano and was drawn to the young Pound out of a shared interest in poetry and the arts. Their friendship began when she offered Pound generous financial support, which continued, unknown to anyone else, until June 1912, when she committed suicide in Paris, one year after her father's suicide in Indiana. Pound was deeply affected by her death, as was the poet H. D., who had recently come to know her. Pound's letters to Cravens, extensively annotated, are published here for the first time; her suicide note to him is also included. Ezra Pound and Margaret Cravens contains photographs and previously unpublished material by Pound and H.D., as well as an excerpt from H.D.'s autobiographical novel Asphodel, in which Cravens figures prominently. This portrait of a friendship provides insight into the literary achievements of Pound and H.D. and tells the unknown story of Margaret Cravens's tragic life.

Download or read book Easy Irish and Celtic Session Tunes For 5 String Banjo Best Loved Jigs and Reels written by Tom Hanway and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-12-16 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rich collection of 68 jigs and reels features some of the most cherished tunes played by session players from 21st-century Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Celtic Diaspora. Tom Hanway demonstrates contemporary Celtic fingerstyle banjo through modern techniques and traditional Irish and Celtic melodies using standard G tuning. Additionally, this book explains the Four Celtic Modes that are found throughout the tunes in this collection. Through these lessons, you can learn the essentials needed to play stock Irish and Celtic tunes, which can later be combined in medleys to play at sessions.

Download or read book Great Fiddling Tunes Celtic Gems written by Craig Duncan and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celtic Gems contains 103 of the most played and loved melodies from the Celtic tradition including 40 reels, 40 jigs, 10 slip jigs, 3 strathspeys, 2 Irish hornpipes and 8 airs and waltzes. Tunes of similar style are grouped with melodies that work well in sets, or medleys. Stylistic bowing and ornament ideas as well as suggested chord changes are included to give options in interpreting the tunes. The online audio recording of each tune includes the fiddle melody with guitar accompaniment. Includes access to online audio.

Download or read book Accordion Stars Illustrated Magazine Book Volume 1 March 2019 written by Maxinillien de Lafayette and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accordion Stars Illustrated Magazine-Book. Vol.1, March 2019. In colors.Gracing the cover: Debra Peters, James Rand, Annelies Winten, Linda Ann Warren, Jean Dauvin, Madlyn.Published by Maximillien de Lafayette?, Times Squares Press?, Stars Illustrated Magazine?, New York, and Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists, Inc. (FAMSPA). Interviews With Accordion world champions and the biggest names in the business. The world's 500 magnificent accordionists. Why accordion's large Organizations in the U.S. do not publish an accordion magazine? Health problems caused by playing the accordion, instructions for safe lifting and carrying techniques (Your accordion's case).The 10 Best Accordion Cases/Gig Bags. How to reduce fatigue, stress, and pain of the back caused by playing the accordion.

Download or read book Celtic Grooves for Two Cellos 47 Irish Scottish Tunes written by Renata Bratt and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-01-24 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of traditional Celtic tunes arranged for cellos with rockin' groove and chop-based accompaniments. Includes forty-seven tunes from Ireland, Scotland, the Shetland Isles, and Canada in duet arrangements, all chosen with cellists in mind and in a variety of styles including jigs, slip jigs, reels, strathspeys, planxtys and airs in traditional keys. Performing in the groove is so important for string players that the American String Teachers Association recognizes this skill as a separate category in their Alternative String Style Awards. Playing these idiomatic and often syncopated accompanimental patterns is a great way to learn these styles. Companion CD includes all arrangements performed by the author.