I think of this as the classic book on popular songs for the Mountain Dulcimer. Steve includes songs mostly in DAD tuning with a few in DAC. He also includes a few songs for the 1/1/2 Fret, as well as other frets, as he explains in the "Introduction" section. I especially liked he included notations so you can the Melody and/or Chordal arrangements. Nice, if you wish to play Noter/Drone or chord/pick style. It does include lyrics and chords. I do wish the book was in spiral bound binding so you could easily lay it out on a music stand without clips. I highly recommend this book.
I'm in my 80's and new to the Mountain Dulcimer. After reading some other books, which seemed overly technical, I've found this book is just right. It is wonderful. I like the plain language and easy steps to practice and increase playing ability in logical steps. It is an easy to understand without progressing into music theory. I find myself going back to this book many times, to pick up on points I missed, or for some additional practice. It's also rewarding you can play some songs right away.
I am a beginner Dulcimer player at 68 LOL. I've played piano for over 30 years but never played a guitar or this type of stringed instrument. I am progressing through the book and the audio files really help. I love the way the lessons build skills and progress through different strumming patterns.
Folkcraft is very easy to deal with and have very prompt delivery
Excellent intro to the blues. Steve knows how to teach.
Strings were as expected… good quality and great value by purchasing in bulk pack of 12.
Even with Richard and crew in the middle of a huge move… there was no delay in receiving my order!
This is very nice collection of Christmas music with interesting arrangements that sound lovely together. Highly Recommended!
Amazing! In my 50 years + of stringed instrument playing I can't remember such a seamless acquisition and such a perfectly constructed and beautiful tool. In my 3 weeks of ownership I'm amazed at the developing tone and voice. This instrument is a pure joy. Thank you!
This is a great book if you are having a challenge with fingering. It opened up a whole new way of playing for me.
This is a wonderful book with a great selection of tunes and ones for beginners to advanced. The tabs are easy to read and it was well edited.
nice grain, nicely matched
I have quite a few dulcimers, play all of them regularly and keep a log of when to change strings. Purchasing strings in bulk is an efficient and economical way to keep up with string changes.
It's been fine so far no complaints. The bag is well padded and stitched. Ihavent seen it yet but a smaller pocket inside the front pocket for picks and possible a capo and nodder pocket. Overall a solid made product
Great duets at varying skill levels. Thanks, Larry Conger!
I've bought a number of instrument supplies from Folkcraft, and they've never let me down. I've also found they are, specifically, my "go to" store for replacement strings for the various instruments in my collection. I trust these guys for sure!
Drive Haas has provided a delightful introduction to flat picking on the dulcimer, along with an assortment of beautiful tunes, as advertised. He includes a number of arpeggio exercises which are a fun way to to develop muscle memory for enhancing melodies with additional notes, This is a fun book for improving picking and enhancing melodies.
I have many dulcimers. I play daily for 1-2 hours, and rotate dulcimers so all of them are played often. I like to change strings about every 4-6 months. I like to get Folkcraft strings because they are the sizes I like. Ordering on line is simple and the selection is great.
Mr. Eulberg’s “Another Jig Will Do” is an excellent collection of Irish/Scottish/Welsh/English music. He offers the songs in DAD, DAA and other tunings for some. A good book for any music collection.
The Baritone DulciVox Pro is a beautiful instrument to behold. The craftsmanship is outstanding. The sound of this Baritone is rich and warm. I'm enjoying learning the new AEA tuning, and learned I can put a capo on the 3rd fret to get DAD tuning, or just play at the 3rd fret for the same tuning. I've found that Pixie Wrights' AEA Baritone Dulcimer Chord Chart (also available at Folkcraft) has been a big help in my learning curve.
The only pick that I have found that truly sounds good on a dulcimer. I haven’t used any other for years.
I like the feel of them as well as the differences