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Simply Celtic - Volume 2
(2022) - a great collection of 36 tabs of Celtic music, mostly Irish and Scottish. It is a 64-page sequel to Joe's very popular Simply Celticlast
revised in 2010 (see below). So many folks have told Joe that they
enjoy pulling out that first volume and playing through it from time to
time. This new volume is going to have the same appeal. It is just hard
to beat good Celtic music on the mountain dulcimer, especially with
Joe's easy-to-follow tabs and great arrangements.
$20 - book 
$16 - e-book
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Companion Recording (CD) $6
Companion Recording (digital download) $5
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Christmas with the Mountain Dulcimer - Volume 2
(2021) - a fine collection of 38 tabs of familiar and not-so-familiar
songs and carols for the Christmas season. It is a 56-page sequel to
the very popular Christmas with the Mountain Dulcimer
last revised by Joe in 2005 (see below). This current volume features
all new tabs that you are going to enjoy pulling out every year! If you
do not use a 1+ fret, it is strongly suggested that you purchase the
Companion Recording. It includes not only recordings of all the songs
in the book, but also has 11 bonus tabs in pdf format. For the songs
that require a 1+ fret in the book, several of the bonus tabs allow you
to play the same songs without the 1+ fret.
$20- book
$16 - e-book
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Companion Recording (digital download - includes extra pdf files) $5
Companion Recording (CD - includes extra pdf files) $6 |
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Lullabies for the Mountain Dulcimer
(2021) - a collection of lullabies from around the world. The
simplicity of these short tunes makes them ideal for even brand-new
dulcimer players. There is also an emotional depth in most of these
tunes that can keep more advanced players working on technique for
quite a while. Although it is a matter of personal taste, it is likely
that you will find several melodies in this collection stunningly
beautiful in their simplicity. You may even find that special song that will send a special
little one to dreamland! The book also comes with free access to midi files of each song to help you learn the tunes.
$20 - book
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Waltzes for Mountain Dulcimer
(2020) - a collection of waltzes that represent a wide range of styles.
About half of them are original compositions by Joe. The other half
range from simple folk dance tunes to the more classically inspired
waltzes. Included on the title page is a web address to access and/or
download midi sound files for the songs in the book. There are also
optional supplements to the book that include hi res mp3 accompaniment
tracks and harmony parts; occasional, optional bridges; and
explanations of how to play dulcimer with the accompaniment. If
interested in these supplemental resources, one can purchase them for
one song or in bulk as digital downloads by clicking on the link below.
For further
explananation and a complete list of songs included in the book, click
on the picture of the book.
$20 - book
To check out "Supplemental Resources" described above CLICK
HERE
$16 - e-book
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Irish Charms
(2015) is a Celtic collection of mostly Irish tunes arranged for the
mountain dulcimer. Thirty-six tunes, all in DAd tuning or DAd with a
capo, include great songs like "Whiskey in the Jar," "The Galway
Paper," "Gypsy Rover," "Carrickfergus," "Fanny Power," and a host of
others. A companion CD is available for those who like to hear a song
played just as it is written as they learn to play it. For a complet
list of the songs included, click on the picture of the book.
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Companion CD for Irish
Charms $6
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Companion Recording $5 |
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Round after Round with the Dulcimer
(2015) - a collection of rounds for the mountain dulcimer that includes
a wide variety of styles. Sure to bring hous of fun for duets or
ensembles. Even if you do not have playing partners, there is a free
online source available. All of the songs are available online in
extended recordings so you can play along or play in rounds along with
the recording. For a complete listing of the songs, click on the
picture of the book.
$20 - book
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Civil War Songs for the Mountain Dulcimer (2011)
is a collection of thirty memorable songs from one of the most
significant episodes in American history. In addition to easy-to-read
tablature, the book includes complete lyrics and historical notes about
the songs. It is 74 pages long and also includes an enhanced CD which
includes sournd files for CD players or computers and supplemental
tablature that can be printed by owners of the book. The songs include
"Dixie," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "All Quiet Along the Potomac
Tonight," "Tenting on the Old Campground," "Goober Peas," and a host of
others. For a complete list of songs included, click on the picture of
the book.
$26 -book (includes
CD)
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Sacred Hymns of the Old Church
(2008) is a great collection of 41 well-loved hymns. It includes
classics like "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me," "I Surrender All," "Steal
Away," "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho," "Breathe on Me, Breath of
God," "Have Thine Own Way, Lord," "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,"
"Lord, I'm Coming Home," and a host of others. For a complete listing
of songs included, click on the picture of the book. A companion CD is
available for this book for students who would like to hear how the tab
is played.
$20 - book
$16 - e-book
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Companion Recording (CD) $6
Companion Recording (Digital Download) $5 (currently unavailable)
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Dulcimer Basics: A Mountain Dulcimer Primer
(2006) is designed for beginners. The first two-thirds of the book
contain simple, recognizable songs appropriate for beginners. The last
third contains the first eight lessons that a beginner needs to get
started on the dulcimer. Each lesson covers several skills and has
exercises to help the beginner develop those skills. A companion CD is
included with this substantial 78-page book. For a complete listing of
the contents, click on the picture of the book.
$26 - book (includes
CD)
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Christmas with the Mountain Dulcimer:
Revised and Expanded (1999,
2005). A collection of 38 Christmas tablatures, this book is intended
for
beginner through intermediate players. It includes many favorites
like “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,”
“Jingle
Bells,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “I Wonder As I
Wander.” However, it also includes some lesser known songs of the
season. This
new edition features 10 new songs and several new arrangements not in
the 1999
edition. For a complete listing of songs included, click on the picture
of
the book.
$20 - book
$16 - e-book
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Simply Celtic: Revised & Expanded
Edition. (2000,
2010) Simply Celtic is designed for the beginning through
intermediate player. The newly revised edition includes 41 great tabs
of
favorites like "Danny Boy," "Rosing the Beau," "Blue
Bells of Scotland," and "Auld Lang Syne." All of the tabs
are in the popular DAd tuning. For a complete listing of songs
included, click on the picture of the book. A companion CD is
available for this book for students who would also prefer to hear how
the tab is played.
$20 - book |
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CD for Simply Celtic $6
Companion Recording (digital download) $5
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Simply Hymns (2002) is a collection
of 32 hymns that include many of my personal
favorites. Most can be played at a beginner
level, noting only one string at a time. One unique aspect of this book
is that it comes in three different versions. One is for the popular
DAD
tuning. The other two versions include the same or very similar
arrangements for the DGD and DAA tunings respectively. It's my hope
that
by becoming familiar with different tunings for the same songs, players
will be
able to discover the relationship between tunings and begin to discover
which
tuning works better in different circumstances. Thus, they will become
stronger players with more choices at their disposal. For a complete
listing of songs included, click on the picture of the book.
Be sure to designate
which version you are ordering at checkout: DAD Version -
$19
DGD Version - $19
DAA Version - $19
$20 - book
$16 - ebooks available for DAA version and DGd version
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Around the World with the Mountain Dulcimer(2003).
This book started out as a repertoire workshop that I was
teaching, but I
enjoyed the international folksongs so much that I made a small book
(13 songs-
20 pages). It's neat to find tunes that fit on the dulcimer outside of
the standards that a lot of people play. Midi sound files are
accessible for every song in the book though an address on the cover of
the book.
$8 - book
$6 - e-book
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