The Celtic Collection: Mountain Dulcimer
Author | : Lorinda Jones |
Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
Total Pages | : 49 |
Release | : 2010-12-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781610651202 |
ISBN-13 | : 1610651200 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A collection of songs, jigs, hornpipes, airs, polkas, and marches from the Celtic lands of Scotland, Ireland, and England. the songs are arranged for mountain dulcimer primarily in 1-5-8 (Mixolydian) tuning, along with a few tunes in 1-5-5 (Ionian) tuning. the arrangements make use of the capo, as well as playing tunes in Em and Bm, and include a Part II for a suggested harmony on selected songs.. the book is accompanied by a CD recording of each tune. Song titles include: George Brabazon, Off She Goes, Irish Lamentation, Keel Row, Water Is Wide, Loch Lomond, Foggy Dew, and many more. Intermediate playing level suggested.