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The Hammered Dulcimer's Companion

Author : Phillip Mason
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1609748115
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book The Hammered Dulcimer's Companion written by Phillip Mason and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a treasure-trove of information and music for all players of the hammered dulcimer. Phillip Mason has written the definitive text on the history, tuning, playing technique, harmonic dimensions, construction, and repair of the sweet-voiced instrument. In an extensive essay, he also shares his thoughts on the fundamentals of singing with the hammered dulcimer. Concepts revealed here would be useful to anyone who aspires to sing, or improve ones singing technique. Music and lyrics for 34 songs are included in the Music Section followed by construction tips and plans for building your own hammered dulcimer.

Mel Bay Presents the Hammered Dulcimer's Companion

Author : Phil Mason
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (169 download)

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Download or read book Mel Bay Presents the Hammered Dulcimer's Companion written by Phil Mason and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer

Author : Mandeline MacNeil
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1609740513
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (97 download)

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Book Synopsis You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer by : Mandeline MacNeil

Download or read book You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer written by Mandeline MacNeil and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every aspect of the hammered dulcimer and its playing techniques is covered in this comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand text. A masterful teacher, Madeline MacNeil exceeds the expectations of a beginner's book, providing a firm foundation for the development of a total musician while maintaining an engaging, informal tone throughout. with detailed discussions on dulcimer layout, hammers, tuning, and stands plus extensive performance notes on every tune, this book is a valuable asset to the beginning through intermediate player. from Oh Suzanna to Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Madeline shows the novice dulcimer player how to map your way through a new piece of music, finding clear, musical directions through what at first must seem like a maze of strings. All tunes are in standard notation. the book's 87 pages are illustrated with photos as well as quaint woodcuts, engravings, and pen and ink drawings.

Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer

Author : Dr. Mark Alan Wade
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619114321
Total Pages : 61 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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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!

The Hammered Dulcimer

Author : Paul M. Gifford
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 1461672902
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book The Hammered Dulcimer written by Paul M. Gifford and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2001-06-13 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last quarter of the twentieth-century saw a renewed interest in the hammered dulcimer in the United States at the grassroots level as well as from elements of the Folk Revival. This book offers the reader a discussion of the medieval origins of the dulcimer and its subsequent spread under many different names to other parts of the world. Drawing on articles the author has written in English as well as articles by specialists in their own languages, Gifford explains the history and evolution of the instrument. Special attention is paid to the North American tradition from the early 18th-century to the 1970s revival. Drawing from local histories, news clippings, photographs, and interviews, the book examines the playing of the dulcimer and its associated social meanings.

Playing The Hammered Dulcimer In The Irish Tradition

Author : Karen Ashbrook
Publisher : Oak Publications
ISBN 13 : 1783234237
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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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.

Getting Into Hammered Dulcimer

Author : Linda Thomas
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610651790
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Getting Into Hammered Dulcimer written by Linda Thomas and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting Into Hammered Dulcimer is designed as a "crash course" for hammered dulcimer enthusiasts of ALL experience levels. the fourteen song titles, in standard notation, offer a variety of styles and are presented in the following format; 1. Basic Melody, 2. Embellished/Variation and 3. Back-up Chords/Accompaniment.Additional topics include layout of the hammered dulcimer, tips for tuning, basic theory, major/relative minor scales, chords charts, and playing modulations. the companion CD is recorded to offer three tracks for each selection; 1. Basic melody, 2. Embellished Melody/Variation and 3. Back-up accompaniment.

Playing Hammered Dulcimer for Beginners

Author : Eric Jara
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (799 download)

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Download or read book Playing Hammered Dulcimer for Beginners written by Eric Jara and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dive into the enchanting world of the hammered dulcimer with our comprehensive guide, 'Harmonious Beginnings: Mastering the Hammered Dulcimer.' Tailored for beginners, this meticulously crafted book is your gateway to unlocking the mesmerizing melodies and rich tones of this unique instrument. From the basics of understanding the instrument's anatomy to a step-by-step guide on how to properly strike the strings, 'Harmonious Beginnings' ensures that you embark on your musical journey with confidence and proficiency. The book's progressive approach introduces fundamental techniques and gradually builds your skills, providing a solid foundation for your future musical endeavors. Inside, you'll find a harmonious blend of theory, practical exercises, and engaging repertoire, designed to keep you motivated and inspired. Learn to read sheet music, grasp the essentials of dulcimer tuning, and discover the secrets of crafting beautiful arrangements. Whether you're a complete novice or transitioning from another instrument, our expertly curated content caters to all skill levels. What sets 'Harmonious Beginnings' apart is its emphasis on the joy of learning. Through carefully selected exercises and delightful tunes, you'll experience the joy of playing the hammered dulcimer from day one. Each chapter is accompanied by clear illustrations and audio examples, ensuring a seamless and immersive learning experience. Unlock the full potential of your musical expression and embark on a fulfilling journey with 'Harmonious Beginnings: Mastering the Hammered Dulcimer.' Immerse yourself in the world of melodious sounds, and let this book be your companion on the path to becoming a confident and accomplished hammered dulcimer player." GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!!!

The Sandbridge Waltz and Slow Air Collection: Arranged for Hammered Dulcimer

Author : Ken Kolodner
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619114364
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book The Sandbridge Waltz and Slow Air Collection: Arranged for Hammered Dulcimer written by Ken Kolodner and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection is drawn from Ken Kolodner's extensive library of arrangements for the hammered dulcimer, developed from over 30 years of teaching thousands ofworkshops. This second book in this two-book companion collection includes traditional and original waltzes, slow airs, marches and O'Carolan. The repertoire draws primarily from the traditional music of the United States (Old-Time), Ireland, Scotland, Quebec, Cape Breton, England, Finland, Sweden, Chile and Israel. Each tune is presented as a simple melody with chord progression along with one or more detailed arrangements, offering a wide range of levels of complexity. Backup and harmony parts are provided for many of the pieces. The book is intended to be a lifetime resource for players of all levels. Kolodner is widely known as one of the most prominent teachers and performers of the hammered dulcimer and is especially known for his teaching of arranging and backup techniques.

Killer Technique: Hammered Dulcimer

Author : Dr. Mark Alan Wade
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619114089
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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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!

Hammered Dulcimer Classics

Author : Carole Koenig
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619118025
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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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.

A Collection of Original Music for Hammered Dulcimer & other insts

Author : Sam Rizzetta
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1609744047
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (97 download)

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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.

Dulcimer Frolic

Author : Peggy Carter
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1513459686
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (134 download)

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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.

The Hammered Dulcimer

Author : Norman Hughes
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1609749251
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book The Hammered Dulcimer written by Norman Hughes and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy, concise instructional text on hammered dulcimer. This book contains information on tuning, playing techniques, solos and even a reference section on music theory!

Mel Bay Presents An Old English Christmas for Hammered Dulcimer

Author : Linda G. Thomas
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780786608669
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Mel Bay Presents An Old English Christmas for Hammered Dulcimer written by Linda G. Thomas and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 20 favorite English Christmas carols are arranged for a standard 15/14 hammered dulcimer but will easily transfer to the standard 12/11 instrument. Chord symbols have been provided to allow an accompaniment instrument and will also facilitate the player in adding further embellishments and/or variations to the tunes. The standard notation provided will help the player to learn the songs quickly; however, listening to the recording will prove to be an invaluable aid to the "by ear" player as well as to the player who wishes to gain new ideas for arrangements using additional instruments. In addition, lyrics are provided for the player who may wish to accompany a vocal arrangement. For the beginning to advanced player. (The CD with this book is not the same as the Green Hill "An Old English Christmas" CD - 97012CD.)

You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer

Author : Madeline MacNeil
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1609747143
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer written by Madeline MacNeil and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Standard notation and tablature. Illustrated with photographs and drawings.

The Hammered Dulcimer Treasury of Tunes

Author : Sally Hawley
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1609742974
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (97 download)

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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.