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SKU: MB.93445
Composed by Bud and Donna Ford. Squareback saddle-stitched, Methods. Acoustic Music. Book. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.93445).ISBN 9780871665065. UPC: 796279002127. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This instruction manual and song collection is a well-crafted book of basic dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in Cripple Creek, Colorado in the 19th Century-- plus a few modern day tunes by its current inhabitants. The techniques and songs have been transcribed from the performances of Bud and Donna Ford who have been collecting songs for their favorite instrument for some time. Bud and Donna explain the basics of playing the dulcimer, including instructions on strumming, tunings, and picking. Solos are offered in all of the various modes (Ionian, Dorian, Locrian, etc.) in standard notation only with lyrics and chord symbols. The end result is an attractive yet pragmatic book that offers a solid grounding in the art of dulcimer playing.
Song List (43)
- Jacob's Ladder
- The Holey Leg Band
- Hush Little Baby
- Ode to Joy
- Phary's Song
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home
- Barbry Ellen
- Crawdad Song
- Lonesome Valley
- Shenandoah
- When Jesus Wept
- Down in the Valley
- Oh! Susanna
- She'll Be Comin' Around the Mountain
- Wayfaring Stranger
- WEEPING MARY
- Rock-A-My-Soul
- Sweet Hour of Prayer
- Swing Low Sweet Chariot
- Turkey In The Straw
- Gentle Thoughts Meditative Chant
- Nearer My God To Thee
- Skip to My Lou
- Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair
- Buffalo Gals
- Liza Jane
- Praise Chant
- Daddy's Little Helper (Bud-Bud's Echo)
- Jesse James
- Old Joe Clark
- Applesauce
- Battle Mountain Meditations
- Sweet Betsy From Pike
- Old Dan Tucker
- Summer Fog
- The Ash Grove
- The Boll Weevil
- In Good Old Colony Days
- Amazing Grace
- Cindy
- Let Us Break Bread Together
- Simple Gifts
- Cripple Creek