Zipper closing, inner compartment for playing stand, large accessory pocket, elegantly stitched leather handles, and leather-trimmed shoulder strap. A small but vital link between player and instrument, the hardwood hammers we make in our shop are nicely balanced, accurately shaped, and meticulously finished in book-matched pairs. This series of one-hour cassettes introduces you to the instrument and its tuning, then leads you through techniques, including vertical and horizontal playing patterns, rolls, flams, trills, tremolos, and rhythmic and melodic variations. Covers more than 20 tunes plus variations. The tapes are accompanied by a 50-page book with tablature, diagrams, photos, and songs.
Book has tunes in tablature only.
Down, Blackberry Blossom, Backside of Albany, Big John McNeil, Unst Wedding March, and Flying Cloud Cotillion. John McCutcheon's Hammer Dulcimer Video. The next best thing to a personal lesson with John McCutcheon, this video is the ideal introduction for beginning players. McCutcheon explains the set-up of the instrument and addresses such essentials as holding the hammers, coordinating the hands, and developing special techniques. Several tunes and variations are included.