The Dulcimer Book
by Jean Ritchie
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Author: Jean RitchieEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1992-01-01
ISBN: 0825600162
Number of pages: 45
Publisher: Music Sales America
Book Reviews of The Dulcimer Book
Book Review: Not the best to start out with, but a must-have
Summary: 5 Stars
To start out, about a year ago, I did a school project where I built, taught myself how to play, studied the history of, and did a presentation on the Appalachian dulcimer. This was one of two books that I decided to get. The other book was Mel Bay's You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer by Madeline MacNeil, which I went through first. I would recommend that as the one to start out with, and when you're done to read this one.
The primary difference is that this one is much more traditional, and Madeline MacNeil's has a much more well-rounded assortment of styles. However, the traditional style is something that you need to have an understanding for.
This book starts out by talking about the instrument, and it's history, before you learn anything about playing it. I think that's good, especially if you do what I did by first going through Mel Bay's You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer by Madeline MacNeil. I already had a pretty good understanding of how to play it. Some people would say that it was important to learn the history first. However, I feel that it's good to know at least a little bit about playing before learning the history. This book, to me, is like a continuation of Mel Bay's You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer by Madeline MacNeil, but it's a great book.
Summary of The Dulcimer Book
A clear, basic instruction method on how to tune and play the dulcimer. Includes the words and music of 16 traditional songs, including Go Tell Aunt Rhodie, Old Joe Clark, Pretty Polly, plus tuning instructions for six modes.Songbooks
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