First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer is designed to instruct beginning players on the instrument. The melodies in this collection include a variety of hymns, holiday music and fiddle tunes written in standard notation, with instructions on how to read the notation. Lyrics and suggested chords for accompanying instruments are also included. The accompanying CD offers two tracks for each selection: a performance track with rhythm guitar and an instructional track with detailed phrase-by-phrase demonstration. The guided audio instruction at a slow tempo will prove invaluable for the by ear player. This method provides a private lesson approach for success on the hammered dulcimer.
Designed to instruct beginning players. Includes a variety of hymns, holidaymusic, and fiddle tunes. Written in standard notation. Lyrics and suggested chords includedAccompanying CD, including two tracks foreach selection: a performance track andan instructional track.