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!

This chart features chords for three of the most dominant dulcimer tunings DAD, DAG, and DAA. The most pertinent major, minor, seventh and many other chords are given for each tuning. A diagram showing all the notes of the fretboard is also given for each tuning.

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.

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.

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.

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.