The Irish Dulcimer A collection of traditional Irish fiddle tunes, slow airs & songs arranged for the fretted dulcimer, with accompaniment chords & musical notation for other instruments. Dulcimer - Sheet Music

SKU: MB.93661

ISBN 9780871668219. UPC: 796279002653. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. By Lois Hornbostel.

This classic collection provides fretted dulcimer players with an authentic Irish repertoire. The 31 selections include jigs, slides, hornpipes, polkas, reels, slow airs, harp tunes, and songs. Accompaniment chords and musical notation are provided for other instruments. The modal music of Ireland fits well to the modal techniques and nuances of the dulcimer. It can drone like the uillean pipes, be rhythmic as a bodhran, and melodic like a fiddle. Lois gives the dulcimer player an important introduction to the techniques of applying Irish music to the dulcimer. Consider this the beginning of a new approach to an old music, and a point of departure for your own interpretations of tunes you love.