The Complete Book of Old-Time Fiddle Tunes for Appalachian Dulcimer
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SKU: M0.30665MEB
Appalachian. Traditional. Ebook and online audio. 89 pages. Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music #30665MEB. Published by Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music (M0.30665MEB).ISBN 9781513459127. 8.75x11.75 inches.
With over 70 fiddle tunes arranged for Appalachian dulcimer, this book includes both common session tunes that everyone should know and a handful of obscure gems. The tunes include a representative collection of what people are playing in the current old-time music scene. The author has indicated the source of the tune when known, plus notes on achieving the proper feel and playing style.
Although a few of the arrangements are real finger-twisters, most are well within the reach of the intermediate dulcimer player. Some tunes are written for old-time “noter” style playing, some are best fretted with your fingers. All of the arrangements include suggested chords for guitar or other instruments. One or two include lyrics; most do not.
Old-time tunes tend to be played in fiddle-friendly keys like D, G, A (major and minor), and C. Although you can play in most of those keys out of DAD tuning, the music really comes alive when you re-tune and let those drones ring. Tunings include DAA, DAD, DGD, AAA and more. The author includes notes on how to re-tune your dulcimer, as well as alternative tunings for some of the tunes.
The author says, “This book represents the fruits of over fifty years spent chasing down a good tune.”
Includes access to online audio of all of the tunes played on solo dulcimer.
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