Author : Mark Biggs
Release : 2003-11
Genre : Music
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 949/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Mel Bay's Complete Dulcimer Handbook by : Mark Biggs
Download or read book Mel Bay's Complete Dulcimer Handbook written by Mark Biggs. This book was released on 2003-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written as a basic guide and source book for all dulcimer players, from the absolute novice to the most advanced picker. With its 53 songs in various modes and tunings, The Complete Dulcimer Handbook is meant to be used as a songbook, a lesson plan book, and a step-by-step guide from beginner to intermediate or advanced level. The author's basic premise is that, given this instrument's relatively brief pedagogical history, There are no right or wrong ways to play the mountain dulcimer, only harder or easier means of reaching the same ends. The stereo CD features the authors outstanding performance of 17 tunes from the book.