Author: Jeanne Page
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 160974618X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
With This Ring is a hammered dulcimer collection of tunes for weddings and special occasions. Common wedding processionals such as "Pachelbel's Canon" and Wagner's "Bridal March" are included as well as common recessionals such as Clarke's "Trumpet Voluntary" and Mendelsson's "Wedding March." Other favorite melodies such as Vivaldi's "Spring" from the Four Seasons and Beethoven's "Fur Elise" are included in this tasteful collection that supplies a repertoire suitable for preludes or any elegant occasion. with This Ring is accessible to all levels of players, offering both a beginning melody-only version and an intermediate arrangement for each song. In addition, each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only.
With This Ring: A Hammered Dulcimer Collection
Author: Jeanne Page
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 160974618X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
With This Ring is a hammered dulcimer collection of tunes for weddings and special occasions. Common wedding processionals such as "Pachelbel's Canon" and Wagner's "Bridal March" are included as well as common recessionals such as Clarke's "Trumpet Voluntary" and Mendelsson's "Wedding March." Other favorite melodies such as Vivaldi's "Spring" from the Four Seasons and Beethoven's "Fur Elise" are included in this tasteful collection that supplies a repertoire suitable for preludes or any elegant occasion. with This Ring is accessible to all levels of players, offering both a beginning melody-only version and an intermediate arrangement for each song. In addition, each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 160974618X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
With This Ring is a hammered dulcimer collection of tunes for weddings and special occasions. Common wedding processionals such as "Pachelbel's Canon" and Wagner's "Bridal March" are included as well as common recessionals such as Clarke's "Trumpet Voluntary" and Mendelsson's "Wedding March." Other favorite melodies such as Vivaldi's "Spring" from the Four Seasons and Beethoven's "Fur Elise" are included in this tasteful collection that supplies a repertoire suitable for preludes or any elegant occasion. with This Ring is accessible to all levels of players, offering both a beginning melody-only version and an intermediate arrangement for each song. In addition, each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only.
Tis the Season: Hammered Dulcimer Collection
Author: Jeanne Page
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609746090
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
'tis the Season is a hammered dulcimer collection of tunes for holidays and other celebrations throughout the year. You may celebrate the New Year with "Auld Lang Syne," and Valentine's Day with "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose." Play "St. Patrick's Day" in March, and for Easter you might choose the hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen Today." Show your patriotism on the Fourth of July with these versions of "America the Beautiful," or "The Star Spangled Banner." Complete the calendar year with the Thanksgiving anthem, "We Gather Together," and Christmas favorite "Deck the Halls." This collection will carry you through the entire year with options for all of your favorite holidays and celebrations. 'tis the Season is accessible to all levels of players, including both a beginning melody-only version and an intermediate arranged version for each song. In addition, each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609746090
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
'tis the Season is a hammered dulcimer collection of tunes for holidays and other celebrations throughout the year. You may celebrate the New Year with "Auld Lang Syne," and Valentine's Day with "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose." Play "St. Patrick's Day" in March, and for Easter you might choose the hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen Today." Show your patriotism on the Fourth of July with these versions of "America the Beautiful," or "The Star Spangled Banner." Complete the calendar year with the Thanksgiving anthem, "We Gather Together," and Christmas favorite "Deck the Halls." This collection will carry you through the entire year with options for all of your favorite holidays and celebrations. 'tis the Season is accessible to all levels of players, including both a beginning melody-only version and an intermediate arranged version for each song. In addition, each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only.
Dulcimer Frolic
Author: Peggy Carter
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513459686
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513459686
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
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.
Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer
Author: Dr. Mark Alan Wade
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619114321
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
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!
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619114321
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
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!
Killer Technique: Hammered Dulcimer
Author: Dr. Mark Alan Wade
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619114089
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
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!
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619114089
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
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: 1619118025
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619118025
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
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 Scottish Christmas for Hammered Dulcimer
Author: Maggie Sansone
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609741536
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
This text by one of America's finest hammered dulcimer players contains thepieces played on the Maggie's Music recording A Scottish Christmas, which features Scottish carols, wassail tunes, strathspeys and reels for the celebration ofChristmas, Hogmanay and the New Year. Arranged for the standard 12/11 hammered dulcimer. The recording was acclaimed by CBS Sunday Morning as Ancient and infectious
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609741536
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
This text by one of America's finest hammered dulcimer players contains thepieces played on the Maggie's Music recording A Scottish Christmas, which features Scottish carols, wassail tunes, strathspeys and reels for the celebration ofChristmas, Hogmanay and the New Year. Arranged for the standard 12/11 hammered dulcimer. The recording was acclaimed by CBS Sunday Morning as Ancient and infectious
The Hammered Dulcimer
Author: Paul M. Gifford
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461672902
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461672902
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
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.
First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer
Author: Linda Thomas
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610651103
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer is designed to instruct beginning players on the instrument. the melodies in this collection include a variety of hymns, holiday music and fiddle tunes written in standard notation, with instructions on how to read the notation. Lyrics and suggested chords for accompanying instruments are also included. the accompanying CD offers two tracks for each selection: a performance track with rhythm guitar and an instructional track with detailed phrase-by-phrase demonstration. the guided audio instruction at a slow tempo will prove invaluable for the by ear player. This method provides a private lesson approach for success on the hammered dulcimer.• Designed to instruct beginning players.• Includes a variety of hymns, holiday music, and fiddle tunes.• Written in standard notation.• Lyrics and suggested chords included Accompanying CD, including two tracks for each selection: a performance track and an instructional track.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610651103
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer is designed to instruct beginning players on the instrument. the melodies in this collection include a variety of hymns, holiday music and fiddle tunes written in standard notation, with instructions on how to read the notation. Lyrics and suggested chords for accompanying instruments are also included. the accompanying CD offers two tracks for each selection: a performance track with rhythm guitar and an instructional track with detailed phrase-by-phrase demonstration. the guided audio instruction at a slow tempo will prove invaluable for the by ear player. This method provides a private lesson approach for success on the hammered dulcimer.• Designed to instruct beginning players.• Includes a variety of hymns, holiday music, and fiddle tunes.• Written in standard notation.• Lyrics and suggested chords included Accompanying CD, including two tracks for each selection: a performance track and an instructional track.
Playing The Hammered Dulcimer In The Irish Tradition
Author: Karen Ashbrook
Publisher: Oak Publications
ISBN: 1783234237
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Oak Publications
ISBN: 1783234237
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
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.