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This giant book features over 100 of America's favorite folk songs, expertly arranged for the Appalachian dulcimer. Children's songs, work songs, old Anglo-American ballads, songs of strife and freedom, love songs and much, much more are all gathered here in arrangements suitable for the beginning and intermediate player. The songs come from all over - old books and sheet music, transcriptions from field recordings, but mostly from the singing of countless folks in kitchens and festival hallways, street corners and concert stages. Songs include "Poor Wayfaring Stranger," "Tenting Tonight," "Don't Let Your Deal Go Down," "Oh, Death," "Careless Love," and many, many more. Tunings used include D-A-D and D-A-A, as well as C-G-C and C-G-G and several modal tunings. All are playable on any three- or four-stringed dulcimer. Some use a 6 1/2 fret. Includes information on reading music and TAB, notes on transposing, and a useful index of songs by tuning. In standard notation and TAB, with guitar chords.
Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (June 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786671785
ISBN-13: 978-0786671786
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Old-Time American Songs for Dulcimer by Mark Nelson and Mel Bay Publications is a good collection of familiar and not so familiar old songs that have been arranged for the Dulcimer with tablature as well as the regular musical notation. It includes the lyrics for each song. For someone learning to pay the Dulcimer it is nice to have a comfortable set of songs to work with.I consider myself to be a non-musical person. On a whim I purchased a Dulcimer. I don't read music. Tablature has allowed me to become acquainted with this magical instrument and actually play some songs that I remember from my childhood in the 50's.McCutcheon Music shipped the book to me in a timely fashion. I was pleased with the product. Just because I have gray hair doesn't mean I am unable to experience something different and new, at least new for me. This is a wonderful song collection, excellent tablature product and good product seller. My Dulcimer and I are happy.
An excellent assortment of traditional dulcimer tunes in an understandable multiple format. Shoud be a welcomed addition to any musical library!
This book has a large compilation of songs, in a variety of tunings. I'm a beginning dulcimer player and there lots of good beginner songs to choose farm.
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