Method For Beginning Mountain Dulcimer
ISBN 978-1-964725-02-4 · Download one-sheet (PDF)
Method For Beginning Mountain Dulcimer by Bing Futch is one of the most comprehensive books available for learning the mountain dulcimer. You start playing songs right away, and the book goes much further than the basics, covering technique, repertoire, theory and history.
Besides DAD, the songs and exercises use older tunings such as DAA and DGD, which players used more widely 70 to 120 years ago. Because those alternate tunings can intimidate newcomers, this works best as your second dulcimer book. Pair it with a "First Lessons" book and you'll be set.
By the end, you'll be a capable player ready to enjoy playing with any group, with a solid base of technique, music fundamentals and repertoire.
Free downloadable audio demonstrates the songs and exercises. Get the audio files from Folkcraft.
133 pages.