Arranging for Hammered Dulcimer

Arranging for Hammered Dulcimer

Author: Jeanne Page

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 9780786646975

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Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes. Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root position chords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer. Simple tunes are provided for the reader to incorporate newly acquired knowledge of chord theory. Descriptions of bounces, triplets, doubling, counter melodies, arpeggios, scale runs, extended chords, etc. are included as well as opportunities to create arrangements utilizing these techniques.


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Download or read book Arranging for Hammered Dulcimer written by Jeanne Page and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes. Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root position chords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer. Simple tunes are provided for the reader to incorporate newly acquired knowledge of chord theory. Descriptions of bounces, triplets, doubling, counter melodies, arpeggios, scale runs, extended chords, etc. are included as well as opportunities to create arrangements utilizing these techniques.

The Sandbridge Waltz and Slow Air Collection: Arranged for Hammered Dulcimer

The Sandbridge Waltz and Slow Air Collection: Arranged for Hammered Dulcimer

Author: KEN KOLODNER

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2013-10-18

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 1619114364

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This collection is drawn from Ken Kolodner's extensive library of arrangements for the hammered dulcimer, developed from over 30 years of teaching thousands of workshops. This second book in this two-book companion collection includes traditional and original waltzes, slow airs, marches and O'Carolan. The repertoire draws primarily from the traditional music of the United States (Old-Time), Ireland, Scotland, Quebec, Cape Breton, England, Finland, Sweden, Chile and Israel. Each tune is presented as a simple melody with chord progression along with one or more detailed arrangements, offering a wide range of levels of complexity. Backup and harmony parts are provided for many of the pieces. The book is intended to be a lifetime resource for players of all levels. Kolodner is widelyknown as one of the most prominent teachers and performers of the hammered dulcimer and is especially known for his teaching of arranging and backup techniques.


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Download or read book The Sandbridge Waltz and Slow Air Collection: Arranged for Hammered Dulcimer written by KEN KOLODNER and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection is drawn from Ken Kolodner's extensive library of arrangements for the hammered dulcimer, developed from over 30 years of teaching thousands of workshops. This second book in this two-book companion collection includes traditional and original waltzes, slow airs, marches and O'Carolan. The repertoire draws primarily from the traditional music of the United States (Old-Time), Ireland, Scotland, Quebec, Cape Breton, England, Finland, Sweden, Chile and Israel. Each tune is presented as a simple melody with chord progression along with one or more detailed arrangements, offering a wide range of levels of complexity. Backup and harmony parts are provided for many of the pieces. The book is intended to be a lifetime resource for players of all levels. Kolodner is widelyknown as one of the most prominent teachers and performers of the hammered dulcimer and is especially known for his teaching of arranging and backup techniques.

Hammered Dulcimer Classics

Hammered Dulcimer Classics

Author: Carole Koenig

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2018-04-12

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1619118025

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Standard notation and a simple alpha-numerical tablature system are used to present this unusual collection of pre-18th Century tunes for the standard 12/11-course hammered dulcimer. Creating a hybrid of folk and classical elements, Carol Koenig has expanded the repertoire of the hammered dulcimer with melodies from France, Spain, England, and Scotland. The tunes are first presented in a simple melodic statement, then in a more complex harmonized version. The author insists that it is not necessary to be an outstanding sight reader to make beautiful music on the hammered dulcimer, or with this book.


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Download or read book Hammered Dulcimer Classics written by Carole Koenig and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standard notation and a simple alpha-numerical tablature system are used to present this unusual collection of pre-18th Century tunes for the standard 12/11-course hammered dulcimer. Creating a hybrid of folk and classical elements, Carol Koenig has expanded the repertoire of the hammered dulcimer with melodies from France, Spain, England, and Scotland. The tunes are first presented in a simple melodic statement, then in a more complex harmonized version. The author insists that it is not necessary to be an outstanding sight reader to make beautiful music on the hammered dulcimer, or with this book.

Embellishments for Hammered Dulcimer

Embellishments for Hammered Dulcimer

Author: LINDA THOMAS

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1619114755

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This book and accompanying audio present a comprehensive array of ideas intended to add interest and decoration to basic melodies. Mastery of theseembellishment techniques will also help in the development of completearrangements. This project offers some familiar and possibly unfamiliar song titles. The accompanying audio is a valuable tool for learning both the melodies and embellishments, containing two versions of each song. The included techniques progress from basic to more challenging, and are varied to enhance thecontrasting musical styles presented across eighteen songs. A variety of styles are covered, encouraging the player to apply new embellishment techniques to familiar repertoire. For someone who has completed Thomas' First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer, this would be a good next step. Includes access to online audio.


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Download or read book Embellishments for Hammered Dulcimer written by LINDA THOMAS and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book and accompanying audio present a comprehensive array of ideas intended to add interest and decoration to basic melodies. Mastery of theseembellishment techniques will also help in the development of completearrangements. This project offers some familiar and possibly unfamiliar song titles. The accompanying audio is a valuable tool for learning both the melodies and embellishments, containing two versions of each song. The included techniques progress from basic to more challenging, and are varied to enhance thecontrasting musical styles presented across eighteen songs. A variety of styles are covered, encouraging the player to apply new embellishment techniques to familiar repertoire. For someone who has completed Thomas' First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer, this would be a good next step. Includes access to online audio.

From Heart to Hands

From Heart to Hands

Author: Ruth Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 9780615815572

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Hammered Dulcimer music arrangement book


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Download or read book From Heart to Hands written by Ruth Smith and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hammered Dulcimer music arrangement book

Arranging for Hammered Dulcimer

Arranging for Hammered Dulcimer

Author: JEANNE PAGE

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 1609742486

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Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes. Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root position chords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer. Simple tunes are provided for the reader to incorporate newly acquired knowledge of chord theory. Descriptions of bounces, triplets, doubling, counter melodies, arpeggios, scale runs, extended chords, etc. are included as well as opportunities to create arrangements utilizing these techniques.


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Download or read book Arranging for Hammered Dulcimer written by JEANNE PAGE and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes. Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root position chords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer. Simple tunes are provided for the reader to incorporate newly acquired knowledge of chord theory. Descriptions of bounces, triplets, doubling, counter melodies, arpeggios, scale runs, extended chords, etc. are included as well as opportunities to create arrangements utilizing these techniques.

Hammer Dulcimer Arrangements for Special Occasions

Hammer Dulcimer Arrangements for Special Occasions

Author: PEGGY CARTER

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 160974599X

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Hammer Dulcimer Arrangements for Special Occasions - 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 for more advanced players. Includes Medieval, Renaissance, Old Time and Celtic music, and some rarely-heard tunes, as well as several Dulcimer Duo arrangements.


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Download or read book Hammer Dulcimer Arrangements for Special Occasions written by PEGGY CARTER and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hammer Dulcimer Arrangements for Special Occasions - 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 for more advanced players. Includes Medieval, Renaissance, Old Time and Celtic music, and some rarely-heard tunes, as well as several Dulcimer Duo arrangements.

Hammered Dulcimer Chords

Hammered Dulcimer Chords

Author: JEANNE PAGE

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1609741668

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This book was written to aid the dulcimer player in playing as a backup musician. It provides the tools necessary for musicians who are seeking to go beyond simple melody lines. the majority of chords diagrammed are those most commonly used, and those whose notes are clustered on the instrument in six repeated shapes. Diagrams are shown for the 15/14 dulcimer.


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Download or read book Hammered Dulcimer Chords written by JEANNE PAGE and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written to aid the dulcimer player in playing as a backup musician. It provides the tools necessary for musicians who are seeking to go beyond simple melody lines. the majority of chords diagrammed are those most commonly used, and those whose notes are clustered on the instrument in six repeated shapes. Diagrams are shown for the 15/14 dulcimer.

La Musica

La Musica

Author: Bonnie Carol

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2018-10-29

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1609745000

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Author Bonnie Carol learned first hand about soulful Latin American music as she grew up along the Texas-Mexico border. In this book, 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 tablature) as well. She 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.


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Download or read book La Musica written by Bonnie Carol and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Bonnie Carol learned first hand about soulful Latin American music as she grew up along the Texas-Mexico border. In this book, 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 tablature) as well. She 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.

Dulcimer Jam

Dulcimer Jam

Author: Bonnie Carol

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-24

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1609744993

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Dulcimer Jam 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.


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Download or read book Dulcimer Jam written by Bonnie Carol and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dulcimer Jam 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.