Mel Bay First Lessons Dulcimer

by Joyce Ochs

This instruction book for beginning lap dulcimer in DAD tuning is unique in two ways. First, it instructs the beginning student in the increasingly popular DAD tuning. Secondly, the author, a classroom music teacher, has carefully and systematically layered the lessons to guide the student through familiar songs while teaching skills and musical concepts. This not only enables the student to enjoy the lap dulcimer but also enhances total music understanding and participation. The accompanying CD provides instructional dialogue and demonstrations of the techniques and songs included in the book. Additional hints and exercises are presented in an inviting and encouraging conversational text.

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[T.S.S. Fulk · Rating 3 out of 5]

An okay book, but I didn't like that it was only DAD. I understand that most people only play in that tuning, but I'd rather play songs in DAA than to have to rely on the middle string for low melody notes. Some of the melodies have been simplified, but I guess that's to be expected from a beginner book. Still it was good for me to go through it and try to play with chords, even though I'm a noter and drone player.