Music composed specifically for the hammered dulcimer has been rare. These 56 original pieces include reels, waltzes, hornpipes, jigs, rags, blues, boogie, airs, music for meditation and healing, more. With background about the people, places, and events that inspired each. While some pieces require a 16/15 chromatic dulcimer, many fit a 12/11. Melody lines are in standard notation with chord symbols. Many have variations with advanced ornamentation; some have alternate arrangements for four octave chromatic dulcimers. In addition to solos, there are six ensemble arrangements, including quartets. Includes pieces from "Dulcimer Boogie," "Saving Trees," "Trapezoid," "Flowing Waters," "Ocean's Edge," "Bucks & Does," and "Seven Valleys." Intermediate/advanced. Spiralbound, 80 pp.
02-99915
$14.95
A COLLECTION OF TUNES FOR THE HAMMERED DULCIMER VOL. 2
Arranged by Tina Bergmann
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31 tunes: unusual fiddle tunes, some standards, plus jigs, rags, some originals and a few beautiful waltzes! A chart of standard notation on the hammered dulcimer is also included, as well as a casette tape with all the tunes in slow and uptempo versions. Comb-bound; 31 pp.
158-34
$24.00
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BEGINNING HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Linda Lowe Thompson
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Book/CD pack. Lots of standard tunes -- "Golden Slippers", "Soldier's Joy", "Simple Gifts", and many more -- as well as playing tips for starting out on the instrument. Revised edition. Note/tab. 72 pp.
167-2
$25.00
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CELTIC MEDITATIONS - INTO THE LIGHT
by Maggie Sansone
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Features the gentle side of Celtic music: medieval renaissance and original music compositions inspired by ancient folk traditions. Written in standard notation in treble clef with chords, this collection is also suitable for other melody "C" instruments. Music from the album of the same title. Beginning/intermediate. 51 pp.
02-99900
$14.95
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CLASSICAL HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Linda Lowe Thompson
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Solos and duets for all levels. Includes pieces by Beethoven, Bach, Handel, Mozart, and many more. Note/tab. 90 pp.
167-6
$20.00
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COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS! 30 HYMNS ARRANGED FOR THE HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Kendra Ward
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Lyrics, chords, standard notation and tablature for 30 well-known and well-loved hymns -- complete arrangements for players of all levels! Some notes on reading tablature, too, and a tablature chart for 15/14 instruments. "Faith of Our Fathers," "Nearer My God to Thee," "Tell It to Jesus," "A Mighty Fortress is Our God," "The Old Rugged Cross" and many more time-tested spirituals. Comb-bound; 68 pp.
268-13
$18.00
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DULCIMER JAM: FAVORITE JAM SESSION TUNES FOR HAMMERED OR FRETTED DULCIMER
by Bonnie Carol
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Takes common and obscure tunes heard in jam sessions and arranges them for hammered dulcimer, fretted dulcimers (with tablature), and other instruments to play in a jam session setting. Beginning/intermediate. 88 pp.
02-20432
$14.98
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HAMMER DULCIMER ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
by Peggy Carter
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67 tunes arranged for novice to advanced players, for use at a variety of special events. Most arrangements offer an uncomplicated version for less experienced players, and an embellished version. Includes Medieval, Renaissance, Old Time and Celtic music, and some rarely-heard tunes, as well as several dulcimer duo arrangements. Beginning/intermediate. Spiralbound, 96 pp.
02-21306
$19.95
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HAMMERED DULCIMER NOTEBOOK
by Linda Lowe Thompson
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Book/2 CD pack. Lots of tunes from the Celtic and American traditions, lots of playing tips and instruction. Note/tab. Comb-bound. 155 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 09/05/08
167-7
$50.00
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JOHN McCUTCHEON'S HAMMER DULCIMER REPERTOIRE
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Book/CD pack. John McCutcheon has chosen 9 pieces from his repertoire to present with slowed-down versions, tips on technique and a tab booklet."Willie's Waltz," "Jaybird," "Star Of The County Down," "Blackberry Blossom," "Back Side Of Albany," "Big John MacNeil," "Unst Wedding March," "Flying Cloud Cotillion" and "Cooley's Reel." Presented in unique "square" tablature. Intermediate. Comb-bound. 27 pp.
300-563
$19.95
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LA MUSICA: LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC ARRANGED FOR HAMMERED AND FRETTED DULCIMER
by Bonnie Carol
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Carol learned first hand about soulful Latin American music as she grew up along the Texas-Mexico border. Here she takes familiar and obscure Latin American tunes and pieces influenced by Latin music and arranges them for hammered dulcimer, and in some cases fretted dulcimer (with tab.) Draws from a repertoire including Argentinean tangos, Andean panpipe music, Mexican mariachi music, Central American marimba music, and music of the Chicano culture of the Southwest. Beginning/intermediate. 77 pp.
02-20433
$14.95
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LET'S JAM!
by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence
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"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Melody lines and chord charts (each on facing pages) for 70 old-time jam session favorites, from "Amazing Grace," "Golden Slippers," "Red Wing" to "Cripple Creek," "Old Joe Clark," "Yellow Rose of Texas" and lots more. In a 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 147 pp.
268-9
$10.00
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LET'S JAM! VOL. 2
by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence
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"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Melody lines and chord charts (each on facing pages) for 70 more old-time jam session favorites, in an 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 147 pp.
268-10
$10.00
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LET'S JAM! VOL. 3: THE GOSPEL EDITION
by Kendra Ward & Bob Bence
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"The Ultimate Jam Session Resource!" Music/chords and lyrics (each on facing pages) for 72 of everybody's favorite gospel songs and hymns, in an 11" x 4-1/4" format that fits easily inside your instrument case. Comb-bound; 151 pp.
268-11
$10.00
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MAGGIE'S BIG BOOK OF CELTIC TUNES FOR HAMMERED DULCIMER AND OTHER MELODY INSTRUMENTS
by Maggie Sansone
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124 tunes arranged for the hammered dulcimer and also suitable for other "C" melody instruments (pennywhistle, fiddle, mandolin, more). Chords are included. Transribed from six of her popular recordings: "Traditions," "Mist & Stone,""Dance Upon the Shore," "A Traveler's Dream," "Mystic Dance" and "Merrily Greet the Time." All can be played easily on 12/11 as well as the larger extended range hammered dulcimer models. The arrangements cover a wide range of levels from the advanced beginner level to advanced as many of the tunes are presented as a simple melody line, others are transcribed with fuller arrangements and optional variations. Standard notation. 160 pp.
02-20207
$22.95
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SACRED HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Linda Lowe Thompson
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Collection of 47 tunes arranged for hammered dulcimer. Includes "Abide With Me," "Be Thou My Vision," "Fairest Lord Jesus," "Just as I Am," "Morning Has Broken," "The Promised Land," "Simple Gifts," "Standing on the Promises," "Where He Leads Me," "The Promised Land," more. Features many pages of instruction on arranging and performing, back-ups for six of the songs, more. Note/tab. 94 pp.
167-8
$20.00
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THAT OLD-TIME RELIGION: 30 HYMNS ARRANGED FOR THE HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Kendra Ward-Bence
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Complete arrangements with lyrics and chords, all in standard notation and tablature. "Amazing Grace," "Bringing In The Sheaves," "Doxology," "Onward Christian Soldiers," "Rock of Ages," "Sweet By and By," lots more. Comb-bound; 68 pp.
268-2
$15.00
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THE HAMMERED DULCIMER TREASURY OF TUNES
arrangements by Sally Hawley
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This sizeable collection brings together over 225 old-time and Celtic traditional tunes commonly heard at gatherings of old-time musicians. This is music that has been passed down vocally and learned by ear, derived from countries where many of our ancestors originated. Trying to separate American and Celtic traditional music is an impossible task, and this book features favorite selections from both traditions. Standard notation only with chord symbols. 256 pp.
02-99528
$25.00
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THUS SINGS MY SOUL
arranged by Lucille Reilly
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Six hammer dulcimer solos and one duet (with autoharp) from Lucille's CD of the same name. Begins with an explanation of the notation, how to play less familiar techniques, and extensive playing tips for each song. Large, easy-to-read print for far away music stands. "Sweet Hour of Prayer," "Stand Up for Jesus," "How Great Thou Art," "Wondrous Love," "Amazing Grace," "Standing on the Promises" and "Fisher's Hornpipe." Comb-bound. 50 pp.
95-5
$16.00
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TIS THE SEASON: HAMMERED DULCIMER COLLECTION
arr. by Jeanne Page
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A collection of tunes for holidays and other celebrations throughout the year: "Auld Lang Syne," "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose" "St. Patricks Day" "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" "America the Beautiful" "The Star Spangled Banner," more. This will carry you through the entire year with options for all of your favorite holidays and celebrations. Includes both a beginning "melody-only" version and an intermediate version for each song. Plus, each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only. Beginning/intermediate. 64 pp.
02-20806
$19.95
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WITH THIS RING: A HAMMERED DULCIMER COLLECTION FOR WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
arr. by Jeanne Page
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Common wedding processionals: "Pachelbel's Canon" and Wagner's "Bridal March" as well as common recessionals such as Clarke's "Trumpet Voluntary" and Mendelsson's "Wedding March." Also includes Vivaldi's "Spring" from the Four Seasons and Beethoven's "Fur Elise." Repertoire suitable for preludes or any elegant occasion. Accessible to all levels of players, offering a beginning "melody-only" version and intermediate arrangement for each song. Each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only. Beginning/intermediate. 71 pp.
02-20805
$14.95
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