Dulcimer, Ukulele, and Harmonica Music Books

Lullabies and Other Lilting Melodies for Dulcimer

Lorinda Jones - This compilation of tunes is designed to soothe the savage beast. The contents of the book are divided, almost equally, under the headings of Lullabies, Classical Selections, and Folk Melodies. All are arranged for the mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 (Mixolydian tuning), except for one in 1-4-8 (Reversed Ionian tuning). Along with the tablature notation, traditional music notation indicates the melody, suggested chords, and lyrics for many of the songs. An intermediate player should feel comfortable with the music, as the songs are written for both strumming and some finger picking patterns, and do utilize chords on all 3 strings. Songs include: Rock-A-Bye Baby, The Cradle Song, All the Pretty Horses, Ode to Joy, Andante, The Morning Song, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Wild Mountain Thyme, Old Folks at Home (Swanee River), My Wild Irish Rose, and more.

MB20103

Lullabies and Other Lilting Melodies for Dulcimer

$8.95

First Lessons: Dulcimer

Joyce Ochs - This instruction book for beginning lap dulcimer in DAD tuning is unique in two ways. First, it instructs the beginning student in the increasingly popular DAD tuning. Secondly, the author, a classroom music teacher, has carefully and systematically layered the lessons to guide the student through familiar songs while teaching skills and musical concepts. This not only enables the student to enjoy the lap dulcimer but also enhances total music understanding and participation. The accompanying CD provides instructional dialogue and demonstrations of the techniques and songs included in the book. Additional hints and exercises are presented in an inviting and encouraging conversational text.

MB98388BCD

First Lessons: Dulcimer

$7.95

Fun With the Dulcimer

Mel Bay - The text presents a clear, concise method for learning to play the dulcimer, including tuning, strumming, and fingering chords. The 35 arrangements are written in standard notation with fret numbers above the notes.

MB93310

Fun With the Dulcimer

$4.95

Old Time Fiddle Tunes for the Appalachian Dulcimer

Jean Schilling - This is not a beginners' dulcimer primer. It is for the Appalacian dulcimer novice who already knows a little about the instrument and is looking for new tunes to learn. Most of the songs included are old-time fiddle tunes and all have been provided both with music notation and with fret numbers for those who do not read music.

JS001

The Appalacian Dulcimer

$7.95

Four and Twenty

Lynn McSpadden - This book is a tribute to the mountain dulcimer and contains over 25 favorite traditional songs from the Ozarks for the mountain dulcimer player. Covers care of the dulcimer, modal tunings, chord charts, etc.

MS41229

Four and Twenty

$11.95

You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer

Madeline MacNeil - The author brings her considerable expertise in teaching the dulcimer to this fine text. The format is both comprehensive and easy to understand. Covers tuning, scales, strumming, fingerings, etc. Tab and notation.

MB94394

You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer

$9.95

You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer

Mel Bay - This book begins with tuning tips and scales, then continues with arrangements to help you with skill building. Some of the tunes are standards at old-time music jams while others are favorites of players of all kinds of instruments. Guitar chords accompany all of the arrangements execpt one.

MB95440

You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer

$9.95

Anthology for the Fretted Dulcimer

Lois Hornbostel - A great collection of colorful music arranged for the dulcimer with each piece presenting a different playing style or technique. Contains 65 great solos in standard notation and tablature. Paperbound, 96 pages.

MB93850

Anthology for the Fretted Dulcimer

$9.95

The Dulcimer Book

Jean Ritchie - A clear, basic instruction manual for playing the Appalachian dulcimer by one of its best-known and beloved exponets. Includes 16 songs and a history of the dulcimer. Paperbound book, 45 pages.

MS61465

The Dulcimer Book

$12.95

The Dulcimer People

Jean Ritchie - In this sequel to her Dulcimer Book, Jean takes a comprehensive look at dulcimer makers and players all over the United States. A complete section is included on dulcimer making with explicit instructions.

MS62968

The Dulcimer People

$16.95

Dulcimer Songbook

Bud & Donna Ford - A good resource for any dulcimer player and an excellent supplement to any course of instructions. Includes melody, lyrics, and chord symbols plus a solo arrangement of each song. 96 pages.

MB93682

Dulcimer Songbook

$10.95

The Dulcimer Hymn Book

Bud & Donna Ford - A great collection of favorite hymns arranged specifically for the fretted dulcimer. In standard music notation and tablature. Paperbound, 72 pages.

MB93622

The Dulcimer Hymn Book

$7.95

Dulcimer Chord Book

Neal Hellman - Shows over 500 chords for the five widely used modes: Mixolydian, Ionian, Lydian, Dorian and Aeolian plus "Jazz" and 4-string chromatic tunings. Learn to utilize and incorporate the chords into your own technique, and to play with others. 59 pages, softcover.

MB94662

Dulcimer Chord Book

$5.95

The Irish Dulcimer

Lois Hornbostel - A great collection of traditional Irish fiddle tunes, slow airs, and songs arranged for the fretted dulcimer. In standard music notation and tablature. Includes playing techniques and tunings. Paperback, 52 pages

MB93661

The Irish Dulcimer

$8.95

Cripple Creek Dulcimer

Bud & Donna Ford - This book is written in an easy to learn self-teaching format and contains detailed instruction in playing techniques and over 40 tunes, each carefully selected from traditional Appalachian music.

MB93445

Cripple Creek Dulcimer

$9.95

The Hammered Dulcimer

Norman Hughes - This is a great beginner's book to familiarize and help you learn to play the hammered dulcimer. Contains 28 popular songs and sections on history, stringing, and tuning arrangements. Well illustrated, 32 pages.

MB93618

The Hammered Dulcimer

$8.95

Hammered Dulcimer

Peter Pickow - The first comprehensive instruction book on this instrument by a major publisher. It features an easy-to-read tablature system with 25 songs forming a complete repertoire. Sections on tuning, chord theory, etc.

MS63552

Hammered Dulcimer

$19.95

The Hammered Dulcimer Instruction Book

Philip Mason - The first general instruction book for hammered dulcimer in print in the current revival of the instrument and still the most popular method book. Paperbound book, 48 pages.

CC89461

The Hammered Dulcimer Instruction Book

$6.95

Fun With the Ukulele

Mel Bay - Presents tuning, proper positioning, basic chords (C tuning), and folk songs for strumming and singing. Very easy to comprehend, even for the absolute beginner. The book teaches rhythm accompaniment in several meters.

MB93270

Fun With the Ukulele

$4.95

Ukulele Chords

Mel Bay - A handy photo/diagram chord book which shows the chords in each key. A special section on movable chords is also included. Major, minor, seventh, dimished, augmented, and more are covered by this book. 32 pages.

MBC005

Ukulele Chords

$4.95

Blues & Rock Harmonica Made Easy

David Harp - This book was created for beginning blues and rock harp players. Covers basic harmonica technique, how to play popular songs, and how to improvise. Paperbound book, 64 pages.

MS10094

Blues & Rock Harmonica Made Easy

$4.95