The Celtic Collection: Mountain Dulcimer

Download or read book The Celtic Collection: Mountain Dulcimer written by LORINDA JONES and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-12-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.