Hands-On Dulcimer

Hands-On Dulcimer
Title Hands-On Dulcimer PDF eBook
Author Mike Casey
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Pages 183
Release 2011-03-11
Genre Music
ISBN 1610656741

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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.

You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer

You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer
Title You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer PDF eBook
Author Madeline MacNeil
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2016-01-12
Genre Dulcimer
ISBN 9780786693306

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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.

Method for Beginning Mountain Dulcimer

Method for Beginning Mountain Dulcimer
Title Method for Beginning Mountain Dulcimer PDF eBook
Author Bing Futch
Publisher CreateSpace
Pages 134
Release 2013-09-09
Genre
ISBN 9781481163194

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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!

First Lessons Dulcimer

First Lessons Dulcimer
Title First Lessons Dulcimer PDF eBook
Author Joyce Ochs
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Pages 33
Release 2015-08-25
Genre Music
ISBN 1610656733

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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.

In Search of the Wild Dulcimer

In Search of the Wild Dulcimer
Title In Search of the Wild Dulcimer PDF eBook
Author Robert Force
Publisher Vintage Books USA
Pages 134
Release 1974
Genre Music
ISBN

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How to Make and Play the Dulcimore

How to Make and Play the Dulcimore
Title How to Make and Play the Dulcimore PDF eBook
Author Chet Hines
Publisher
Pages 168
Release 1973
Genre Music
ISBN

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Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 1

Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 1
Title Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer, Book 1 PDF eBook
Author Anne Dodson
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Pages 121
Release 2018-02-16
Genre Music
ISBN 161911786X

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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.