Constructing The Mountain Dulcimer

A comprehensive handbook for building the dulcimer.

You CAN play the mountain or lap dulcimer. This book makes it easy The mountain dulcimer is in the midst of a great revival It has found renewed popularity throughout the world. Persons of all nationalities are discovering the sweet music of this grand old instrument.

This CD-ROM version of the Guidebook contains every detail of the printed edition! In addition, it contains functional links to the Web sites and email addresses of every Supplier and Resource listed in the book - over 50 different companies! Includes registration access to a special Builder's Resource Web site for help in the building process. Provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on the construction of a 15/14 Floating Soundboard Hammered Dulcimer. This book covers tools, materials, resources and suppliers. Also contains instructions on building hammers, two kinds of stand, and templates for the Pin Blocks, Bridges, Soundhole and Hammers. The author provides helpful "Maker's Notes," Maker's Hints" and "Maker's Cautions" to give the reader the benefit of lessons learned!

You will be proud when you have finished this project! With a few basic tools and a little patience, you will soon be playing your very own Dulcimer. Work your way through this instruction booklet one page at a time. Finish the steps in order (marked #1, #2, etc.). Read each page and make sure you understand what you are going to be doing. Dry fit components be- fore gluing. Remember, the "KEY" is TAKING YOUR TIME!

You will be proud when you have finished this project! With a few basic tools and a little patience, you will soon be playing your very own Dulcimer. Work your way through this instruction booklet one page at a time. Finish the steps in order (marked #1, #2, etc.). Read each page and make sure you understand what you are going to be doing. Dry fit components be- fore gluing. Remember, the "KEY" is TAKING YOUR TIME!

Dulcimer experiences, news, memories, snapshots, playing styles, tuning and tablature methods, favourite songs, opinions, advice and information on the Appalachian dulcimer.

This book is a treasure-trove of information and music for all players of the hammered dulcimer. Phillip Mason has written the definitive text on the history, tuning, playing technique, harmonic dimensions, construction, and repair of the sweet-voiced instrument. In an extensive essay, he also shares his thoughts on the fundamentals of singing with the hammered dulcimer. Concepts revealed here would be useful to anyone who aspires to sing, or improve ones singing technique. Music and lyrics for 34 songs are included in the Music Section followed by construction tips and plans for building your own hammered dulcimer.