Spokane Dulcimer Guild
S D G
Music Resources
Books
For those just getting started, here are the primary books we use at S.D.G. jams
(especially for beginners.)
Click on the links for purchase options.
We can share with you at the jams till you know IF or which book(s) you would like to purchase.
Of course experienced players are welcome to play along by ear!
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"A Treasury of Tunes for Fretted Dulcimer"
by Debbie Porter
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"DNA Dulcimer Ditties - Bk 2"
by Carol Walker
Other Recommended Books
You can bring books to Guild and someone may be able to answer any questions you might have.
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First Lessons Dulcimer, by Joyce Ochs (DAD tuning). A great "starter" book for instruction, basic skills, and practice at home. Order through: www.amazon.com or www.folkcraft.com
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"Join the Jam" (Novice)by Stephen Seifert
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"DNA Dulcimer Ditties - Bk 3" by Carol Walker
(Intermediate-Advanced) -
Beginning Lessons for the Mountain Dulcimer by Judy House
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Standard and Baritone Dulcimer Duets
by Larry Conger
Good Sources for Tab
Carol Walker's newest book is now "officially released" and ready to ship. Available as a print copy or digital download. Purchase includes full set of downloadable MP3s. 130 pages with standard notation and easy-to-read large print tab. Suitable for ensembles of all sizes and for players of every level.
Read all about it here:
http://www.musicladycarol.com/many-hands-many-dulcimers.html
Misc. Resources
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Send in the Music Jam - Saturdays
Fun online jams via Zoom with special nationally known guest musicians each week
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Sloe Jam Dulcimers
Links to local and Northwest dulcimer groups, online schools, tab and music, festival and performer websites and connections to other interesting and wonderful dulcimer websites.
Dulcimer Player News
Is a quarterly print magazine, where you will find sheet music, tablature, articles by musicians for musicians, and the tales and traditions linking the past to the present.
The DPN website also has a great
Festival Listing Page!!
Check it out!
