Book/CD set. Instruction for the beginner utilizing a variety of hymns, fiddle tunes and holiday music. The CD offers two tracks for each: a performance track with rhythm guitar and an instructional track with detailed phrase-by-phrase demonstration. With lyrics and suggested chords. Notation only, 29 pp.
02-20066BCD
$9.99
GETTING INTO HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Linda G. Thomas
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Book/CD set. 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 presented as; Basic Melody, Embellished/Variation and 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 CD offers three tracks for each selection; basic melody, embellished melody/variation and back-up accompaniment. Multiple levels. 72 pp.
02-20452BCD
$19.99
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HAMMERED DULCIMER CHORDS
by Jeanne M. Page
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Written to aid the dulcimer player in playing as a backup musician and going beyond simple melody lines. The majority of chords diagrammed are those most commonly used, and whose notes are clustered on the instrument in 6 repeated shapes. Diagrams for the 15/14 dulcimer. 62 pp.
02-96675
$14.95
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HAMMERED DULCIMER JAM SESSION CHEAT SHEET
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Find the notes on your hammered dulcimer for the standard chords in the OTHER six different keys -- without reading music! Easy-to-read diagrams showing the notes on your instrument for four different chords each for the keys of C#-Db, D#-Eb, F#-Gb, G#-Ab, A#-Bb and B-Cb; all on a single, two-sided laminated card. It's the perfect companion for jam sessions! 8-1/2"x 11" with precut holes for 3-ring binder.
268-15
$5.00
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HAMMERED DULCIMER JAM SESSION CHEAT SHEET
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Find the notes on your hammered dulcimer for the standard chords in six different keys -- without reading music! Easy-to-read diagrams showing the notes on your instrument for four different chords each for the keys of G, D, A, C, F and E; all on a single, two-sided laminated card. It's the perfect companion for jam sessions! 8-1/2"x 11" with precut holes for 3-ring binder.
268-6
$5.00
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HARMONY TIME: EMBELLISHMENTS FOR HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Dr. Mark Allan Wade
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Book/CD set. An in-depth look at how to add accompaniment and embellishments to melodies on the hammered dulcimer. How to enhance simple melodies to showcase their inherent musicality. Full of illustrations, examples, exercises and easy-to-play arrangements, this will bring new character to your playing. It begins by explaining, in simple terms, how and why harmony works and teaches the solutions to the common exceptions you will encounter. By the end, you will be able to apply the four most common methods dulcimer players use to add accompaniments. Intermediate. 60 pp.
02-30062BCD
$19.99
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INTERMEDIATE HAMMERED DULCIMER: TECHNIQUE AND THEORY
by Richard Alan Young
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Written for anyone who has completed a beginning hammered dulcimer book and is looking for the next step. Fifty three chapters cover all aspects of hammered dulcimer technique, from a review of the basics to flams to modulating bridges. The book is detailed and clearly written and is highly visual with about 300 diagrams and illustrations (including many HD layouts showing scales, patterns, chords, embellishments, more). Includes over 50 traditional tunes (either partial or complete) and 175 short lines of music to illustrate techniques. An index of internet MIDI resources for the tunes is included. Spiral-bound. 248 pp.
733-1
$35.00
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SQUARE ONE NO. 1 - HAMMER DULCIMER FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS, NO. 1
by Linda Foley & Sara Johnson
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This is aimed at a very basic level. It starts with taking the dulcimer from the box and finding which end is up! Covers simple excercises for hammer control, octave patterns, duplicate notes and alternate scale patterns. Tuning tips included. 16 pp.
206-15
$8.00
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SQUARE ONE NO. 2 - EXERCISES FOR HAMMER DULCIMER
by Linda Foley and Sara Johnson
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Exercises using the most common patterns found in tunes. 16 pp.
206-20
$8.00
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THE HAMMERED DULCIMER HANDBOOK, BOOK ONE
by Kendra Ward-Bence
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2002 Edition. "A complete guide for beginners! Teach yourself the hammered dulcimer with the help of one of today's finest players." Scales, easy tunes and lots more -- CD included! Comb-bound; 87 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 05/20/13
268-4
$24.00
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Madeline MacNeil
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Book/DVD set. Essential basic info. - tuning, major and minor keys, duplicated notes, repeated notes, modulations, walking bass lines, chromatic notes, drone harmony, back-up chords, interval harmony, more. Also teaches solos on 25 tunes. 87 pp. DVD is 85 min.
02-95440DP
$19.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Madeline MacNeil
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Book/CD/DVD set. This book begins with tuning tips and scales, then continues with arrangements. Some tunes are old time standards, all are favorites. All but one song also feature guitar chords. 87 pp. DVD is 85 min.
02-95440SET
$24.99
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Hammered Dulcimer
Hammered Dulcimer Songbooks
The Kitchen Musician
Hammered Dulcimer - Christmas
A CELTIC FAIR
by Maggie Sansone
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Book/CD set. Music for the hammered dulcimer from the album of the same title. Maggie has created a perfect collection for all levels of playing, including both a beginning "melody-only" version and challenging intermediate versions with variations, ornaments, flams and bass runs. Two early music pieces present the melody, and a version for duet and quartet with bass line. The music is drawn from jigs, reels and airs from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany, France and Renaissance dance manuscripts. Presented as the basic melody with chords. Many of the tunes include a variety of advanced techniques and use of unusual modes and scales and interesting chord substitution to add spice and challenge you. Multiple levels. 56 pp.
02-21734BCD
$19.99
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A COLLECTION OF TUNES FOR THE HAMMERED DULCIMER VOL. 2
Arranged by Tina Bergmann
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31 tunes: unusual fiddle tunes, some standards, plus jigs, rags, some originals and a few beautiful waltzes! A chart of standard notation on the hammered dulcimer is also included, as well as a casette tape with all the tunes in slow and uptempo versions. Comb-bound; 31 pp.
158-34
$24.00
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BEGINNING HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Linda Lowe Thompson
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Book/CD pack. Lots of standard tunes -- "Golden Slippers", "Soldier's Joy", "Simple Gifts", and many more -- as well as playing tips for starting out on the instrument. Revised edition. Note/tab. 72 pp.
167-2
$25.00
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BLUEGRASS ON HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Jeanne Page
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A collection of tunes commonly found in the standard bluegrass repertoire. Favorite vocal pieces such as "A Man of Constant Sorrow," "Angel Band," "Keep on the Sunny Side," and "Will the Circle be Unbroken," are included alongside hot instrumentals such as "Jerusalem Ridge," "Rawhide," "Big Mon," and "Blue Grass Stomp." Even traditional tunes that you think you know already such as "Bill Cheatham," "Farewell to Whiskey," "Forked Deer," and "Salty Dog" are given a new twist when presented as a typical bluegrass 'break.' Intermediate players and above will enjoy the challenge of learning more complicated versions of common tunes and performing them at the high-speed tempo expected in bluegrass music. You're encouraged to use these examples of bluegrass breaks merely as a starting point. Improvisation is a key component in playing bluegrass style and players will enjoy experimenting with their own creations. Standard notation only, with guitar chords. Intermediate. 56 pp.
02-20807
$14.95
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CLASSICAL HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Linda Lowe Thompson
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Solos and duets for all levels. Includes pieces by Beethoven, Bach, Handel, Mozart, and many more. Note/tab. 90 pp.
167-6
$20.00
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COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS! 30 HYMNS ARRANGED FOR THE HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Kendra Ward
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Lyrics, chords, standard notation and tablature for 30 well-known and well-loved hymns -- complete arrangements for players of all levels! Some notes on reading tablature, too, and a tablature chart for 15/14 instruments. "Faith of Our Fathers," "Nearer My God to Thee," "Tell It to Jesus," "A Mighty Fortress is Our God," "The Old Rugged Cross" and many more time-tested spirituals. Comb-bound; 68 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 05/20/13
268-13
$18.00
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EASY DOES IT: POPULAR JAM TUNES YOU CAN PLAY FOR HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Dr. Mark Alan Wade
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National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Wade presents common jam tunes in a unique way that shows beginners how to play the essence of the tunes simply and the intermediate/advanced players the ornamented versions. Each version of a tune is paired with the fancy rendition along with the chords. Now jamming is easier than ever for players of ALL levels! 44 pp.
02-22209
$12.99
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GETTING INTO HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Linda G. Thomas
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Book/CD set. 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 presented as; Basic Melody, Embellished/Variation and 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 CD offers three tracks for each selection; basic melody, embellished melody/variation and back-up accompaniment. Multiple levels. 72 pp.
02-20452BCD
$19.99
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HAMMERED DULCIMER NOTEBOOK
by Linda Lowe Thompson
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Book/2 CD pack. Lots of tunes from the Celtic and American traditions, lots of playing tips and instruction. Note/tab. Comb-bound. 155 pp.
167-7
$50.00
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LET'S JAM!
by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence
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"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Melody lines and chord charts (each on facing pages) for 70 old-time jam session favorites, from "Amazing Grace," "Golden Slippers," "Red Wing" to "Cripple Creek," "Old Joe Clark," "Yellow Rose of Texas" and lots more. In a 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 147 pp.
268-9
$12.00
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LET'S JAM! VOL. 2
by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence
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"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Melody lines and chord charts (each on facing pages) for 70 more old-time jam session favorites, in an 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 147 pp.
268-10
$12.00
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LET'S JAM! VOL. 3: THE GOSPEL EDITION
by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence
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"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Music/chords and lyrics (each on facing pages) for 72 of everybody's favorite gospel songs and hymns, in an 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 151 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 05/20/13
268-11
$12.00
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LET'S JAM! VOL. 4: THE CELTIC EDITION
by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence
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"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Music and chords (each on facing pages) for 70 of everybody's favorite Irish and Scottish melodies, in an 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. "Use this book to play leads, harmonies, and back-up parts! You'll never miss another Celtic Session again!" Comb-bound; 147 pp.
268-14
$12.00
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PLAYING THE HAMMERED DULCIMER IN THE IRISH TRADITION
by Karen Ashbrook
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Book/CD pack. A text on the stylistics of Irish music as applied to the hammered dulcimer. For intermediate to advanced players. 45 tunes in note/tab on double staves. 90 pp.
01-064915
$21.95
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SACRED HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Linda Lowe Thompson
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Collection of 47 tunes arranged for hammered dulcimer. Includes "Abide With Me," "Be Thou My Vision," "Fairest Lord Jesus," "Just as I Am," "Morning Has Broken," "The Promised Land," "Simple Gifts," "Standing on the Promises," "Where He Leads Me," "The Promised Land," more. Features many pages of instruction on arranging and performing, back-ups for six of the songs, more. Note/tab. 94 pp.
167-8
$20.00
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THAT OLD-TIME RELIGION: 30 HYMNS ARRANGED FOR THE HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Kendra Ward-Bence
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Complete arrangements with lyrics and chords, all in standard notation and tablature. "Amazing Grace," "Bringing In The Sheaves," "Doxology," "Onward Christian Soldiers," "Rock of Ages," "Sweet By and By," lots more. Comb-bound; 68 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 05/20/13
268-2
$18.00
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THE HAMMERED DULCIMER TREASURY OF TUNES
arrangements by Sally Hawley
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This sizeable collection brings together over 225 old-time and Celtic traditional tunes commonly heard at gatherings of old-time musicians. This is music that has been passed down vocally and learned by ear, derived from countries where many of our ancestors originated. Trying to separate American and Celtic traditional music is an impossible task, and this book features favorite selections from both traditions. Standard notation only with chord symbols. 256 pp.
02-99528
$25.00
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Hammered Dulcimer
Hammered Dulcimer Songbooks
The Kitchen Musician
Hammered Dulcimer - Christmas
Sara Johnson has written out many of the tunes you hear folks playing whenever they get together to play in the kitchen for fun. If you haven't BEEN playing for years, you may need the music so you can play along too. In standard music notation.
KITCHEN MUSICIAN'S No. 19 - ANOTHER JIG WILL DO
edited by Sara L. Johnson
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102 airs, strathspeys, reels, jigs and songs "selected from the finest Anonymous & Long Dead Musicians." The tunes are mostly from the 18th to early 19th centuries, and mostly from America and the British Isles. These are some of Sara's favorites, collected from a lifetime of tune gathering, that she has not previously published. "Avenging and Bright," " Bonny Portmore," "Fenian Stronghold," "The Life of Man," "Meggy's Foot," "The Sailors is All at the Bar," more. Can be played on fiddles, dulcimers, flutes, harps, pianos, citterns, mandolins, etc. Each tune includes chord symbols for accompaniment and notes on it's origin. 60 pp.
206-19
$16.00
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THE KITCHEN MUSICIAN #11: CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR HAMMER DULCIMER
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20 pieces, including "Angels We Have Heard on High," "First Noel," "Jingle Bells," "Marche Des Rois," more. Melody and chords. 12 pp.
206-11
$8.00
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THE KITCHEN MUSICIAN #13: THE LITEL RENAISSANCE & MEDAEIVAL FAQUE BOOKE
by Sara Johnson
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21 tunes, some with harmony parts. Lively up-tempo dance tunes, in standard notation. 16 pp.
206-13
$8.00
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THE KITCHEN MUSICIAN #3: O'CAROLAN TUNES FOR HAMMER DULCIMER, FIDDLE, ETC.
by Sara Johnson
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22 tunes. With short historical background for each tune. Melody and chords. Updated 2001. 15 pp.
206-3
$8.00
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THE KITCHEN MUSICIAN #5: MOSTLY IRISH AIRS FOR HAMMER DULCIMER
by Sara Johnson
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A collection of 42 airs, songs, a few marches & several Baroque-sounding Carolan pieces. Four of the tunes include second harmony parts. Notation with chords. Updated with 14 new tunes and more historical information. 20 pp.
206-5
$8.00
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Hammered Dulcimer
Hammered Dulcimer Songbooks
The Kitchen Musician
Hammered Dulcimer - Christmas
HAMMERED DULCIMER CHRISTMAS
by Linda Lowe Thompson
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Dozens of songs and tunes arranged as solos or back-ups. Note/tab. 94 pp.
167-5
$20.00
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THE KITCHEN MUSICIAN #11: CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR HAMMER DULCIMER
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20 pieces, including "Angels We Have Heard on High," "First Noel," "Jingle Bells," "Marche Des Rois," more. Melody and chords. 12 pp.
206-11
$8.00
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WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS: 30 CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR HAMMER DULCIMER
by Kendra Ward-Bence
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Starts with tab reading charts for 15/14 and 12/11 instruments. Additional lyrics section in back. Note/tab with chords. Comb-bound, 55 pp.
268-3
$15.00
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Hammered Dulcimer
Hammered Dulcimer Songbooks
The Kitchen Musician
Hammered Dulcimer - Christmas
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