Written in standard notation. Playing and singing instruction for the beginning and advancing player, how to build your own high quality instrument, large collection of dulcimer songs and tunes, helpful reference material. Information on tuning and playing fifth interval dulcimers with a collection of popular dulcimer tunes arranged in simple tablature form and regular music notation. Ten years in the making, Linda has turned out a book for dulcimer players who want to add more to their music than just melody lines. If there is a way to embellish or arrange a melody, Linda has included it here.
Information is well represented with carefully chosen text, charts, diagrams and illustrations.
Written in tablature and standard notation with well over one hundred tunes, some with words for those who like to sing along with their instrument. Companion cassettes are available. 9 pieces slowed down, including tips on technique for those who have completed the McCutcheon six cassette series. Contains the logic of tuning, playing chords, hammering patterns and more. A companion book to Maggie s critically acclaimed recording containing 22 Celtic tunes from Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Galicia.