Cripple Creek Dulcimer Book CD

Cripple Creek Dulcimer by Bud Ford & Donna Ford Product Number: 93445BCD ISBN: 0871665069 Publisher: Mel Bay Pub., Inc. Difficulty Level: Beginning Format: Book and CD This instruction manual and song collection is a well-crafted book of basic dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in Cripple Creek, Colorado in the 19th Century-- plus a few modern day tunes by its current inhabitants. The techniques and songs have been transcribed from the performances of Bud and Donna Ford who have been collecting songs for their favorite instrument for some time. Bud and Donna explain the basics of playing the dulcimer, including instructions on strumming, tunings, and picking. Solos are offered in all of the various modes (Ionian, Dorian, Locrian, etc.) in standard notation only with lyrics and chord symbols. The end result is an attractive yet pragmatic book that offers a solid grounding in the art of dulcimer playing. CONTENTS   Section headings are: Alphabetical