English Songs and Ballads for Appalachian Dulcimer: Dulcimer/Solos

Traditional English folk music is presented here arranged for the mountain dulcimer. These selections depict the trials and tribulations of everyday life, including: courtship, marriage, work, crime, lost love, changing of seasons, songs of children, songs of sailors and old ballads. When applicable the author has indicated which tunes are Child Ballads, that is, derived from the well-known collection of ballads published by Francis James Child between 1882 and 1898. All selections are written in standard notation and dulcimer tablature with chord symbols. Explanations of the notation and tablature systems are included. Each tune is presented with complete lyrics as well as historical notes. The tunings used include DAD, CGC, DCA, DAG, and DGD, CFC. Some of the tunes require and 6 plus fret. Includes access to online audio containing 15 of the songs featured in the book.