A Guide to the Musical Literature Laurel Krokstrom

Here is a bibliography of musical notation and methods for the mountain dulcimer. In the future we hope to develop this list into an exhaustive, searchable database of such books.

Askey, David. W. Off the Wall Tunes and Tabs Book. Mechanicsburg, Pa.: Off the Wall Dulcimer Society, 1998.

Baeher, Tom. A Pleasant Addiction. Woburn, Ma.: Hogfiddle Press, n.d.

Baeher, Tom. New Tunes/ Old Friends. Woburn, Ma.: Hogfiddle Press, n.d.

Baker, Juanita. Blues & Ragtime for Fretted Dulcimer. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., n.d.

Barry, Anna. Soundings; Repertoire for the Fretted Dulcimer. n.p.: Anna Barry, 1987.

Behlen, Stinson R. Dulcimer Instruction Book. Slaton, Texas: Southern Highlands Dulcimers, n.d.

Benedit, Laurel. International Carols for Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1994.

Biggs, Mark. Mel Bay's Complete Dulcimer Handbook. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1993.

Biggs, Mark. Mountain Dulcimer. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., n.d.

Boette, Marie. Singa Hipsy Doodle and Other Folk Songs of West Virginia, The Junior League of Parkersburg, W. Va., P. XV (Introduction), 1971.

Bryant, Larkin. Larkin's Dulcimer Book. Memphis, Tennessee: Ivory Palaces Music Publishing Company, Inc., 1982.

Carol, Bonnie. Dust Off That Dulcimer & Dance. Van Nuys, Ca.: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc., 1983.

Campbell, Rosamond. The Parlour Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1995.

Campbell, Rosamond. The Victorian Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1992.

Carpenter, Sue. Heliotrope Bouquet. Quinlan, Texas: n.p., n.d.

Carpenter, Sue. Patterns and Patchwork. Quinlan, Texas: n.p., n.d.

Cline, Dallas. Fifty Irish Tunes: Tabbed for all Levels. Ashley Falls, Ma.: Common Treasury Publishing, n.d.

Cline, Dallas. Moving up with the Mountain Dulcimer. Ashley Falls, Ma.: Common Treasury Publishing, n.d.

Cline, Dallas. The Capo Book. Ashley Falls, Ma.: Common Treasury Publishing, n.d.

Cline, Dallas. Turning Toward the Morning. Ashley Falls, Ma.: Common Treasury Publishing, 1998.

Crompton, Carrie. Early Music for 3-String Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1982.

Crompton, Carrie. Rena Dulcimer. n.p.:n.p., n.d.

Crompton, Carrie. Renaissance Dulcimer; Court and Country Dances. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1982.

Cunningham, La Raye, and Sharon Gunter. A Dulcimer Songbook; Mixolydian Menagerie. Lebanon, IN: n.p., 1980.

Erbsen, Wayne. Southern Mountain Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1995.

Evans, H. S. How to Play the Mountain Dulcimer: A Manual for Beginners. Lynchburg, VA: H. S. Evans, 1969.

Farina, Richard. The Richard Farina Dulcimer Book. New York: Gourd Music, 1977.

Force, Robert and Albert d'Ossche. In Search of the Wild Dulcimer. New York: Vintage Books, 1974.

Ford, Bud, and Donna Ford. A Dulcimer Christmas. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., n.d.

Ford, Bud, and Donna Ford. Cripple Creek Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1977.

Ford, Bud, and Donna Ford. The Dulcimer Hymn Book. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1979.

Ford, Bud, and Donna Ford. The Dulcimer Songbook. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1982.

French, Dorothy and Lynn McSpadden. Brethren, We Have Met: Traditional Hymns and Carols for the Dulcimer. Mountain View, AR: Dulcimer Shoppe, 1970.

Frodsham, Lance. The English Dulcimer. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., n.d.

Gamse, Albert. The Best Dulcimer Method - Yet!. U.S.A.: Lewis Music Publishing Company Inc., 1974.

Hall, James H. Potpourri- Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer. n.p.:n.p., n.d

Hammond, Lorraine L. Barley Break: An Elizabethan Songbook with Arrangements for the Appalachian Dulcimer. n.p.: Yellow Moon Press, n.d.

Harris, Tim. Notes on Dulcimer Making. Oklahoma City: Bois D'Arc, 1977.

Hellman, Neal. Dulcimer Chord Book. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1981.

Hellman, Neal. Dulcimer Songbook. New York: Oak Publications, 1977.

Hellman, Neal. Hal Leonard Dulcimer Method. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Hal Leonard Corporation, 1986.

Hellman, Neal. Hits of the Beatles. Milwaukee, Wi.: Hal Leonard, n.d.

Hellman, Neal and Sally Holden. Life is Like a Mountain Dulcimer. New York, New York: Ludlow Music, Inc., 1974.

Hellman, Neal. The Music of the Shakers for Mountain Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1997.

Hines, Chet. How to Make and Play the Dulcimore. Pennsylvania: Stackpole Books, 1973.

Hornbostel, Lois. American Fiddle Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1996.

Hornbostel, Lois. Anthology for the Fretted Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1982.

Hornbostel, Lois. Dulcimer Duets, Rounds and Ensembles. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1985.

Hornbostel, Lois. Dulcimer Fiddle Tunes. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., n.d.

Hornbostel, Lois. The Classroom Dulcimer. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1998.

Hornbostel, Lois. The Irish Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1979.

Hughes, Virgil. Fun with the Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1972.

Jones, Claytin S.. Simple Gifts for the Dulcimer. New York, New York: Ludlow Music, inc., 1979.

Jones, Lorinda. Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer (Books 1 & 2). Rineyville, Ky.: Lorinda Jones, n.d.

Jones, Lorinda. Lullabies and Other Lilting Melodies. Rineyville, Ky.: Lorrinda Jones, n.d

Jones, Lorinda. The Spirited Dulcimer Book. Rineyville, Ky.: Lorrinda Jones, n.d

Kay, David. How to Play the Dulcimer Today. New York: Charles Hansen, 1974.

Kretzner, Leo. The Dulcimer Fair. Newport, Tennessee: Crying Creek Publishers, n.d.

Lee, Lorraine. Appalachian Dulcimer. Woodstock, New York: Homespun Tapes, 1983.

Lee, Lorainne. The Magic Dulcimer. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Yellow Moon Press, 1983.

MacEachron, Len and Su. Play the Dulcimer by Ear and Other Easy Ways. Minneapolis: Here, Inc, 1969.

MacNeil, Madeline. You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., n.d.

Major, James. Dulcimer Chord Encyclopedia. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.,1982.

Mason, Madeline MacNeil. Singing With the Appalachian Dulcimer. Washington, DC: Communications Press, 1977.

Mason, Phillip. The Dulcimer Player's Bible. Front Royal, Va: Dulcimer Player News, 1975.

May, Dorothy. Dulcimer a la Mode. n.p: n.p., n.d.

May, Dorothy. Dulcimer Classicks. n.p: n.p., n.d.

May, Dorothy. Dulcimer Songbag: a Book for Beginners. n.p: n.p., n.d.

McSpadden, Lynn. Four and Twenty Songs for the Mountain Dulcimer. New York: Amsco Publications, 1977.

McSpadden, Mary Catherine. Merrily Strum: Mountain Dulcimer for Children. Mountain View, AR: Dulcimer Shoppe, 1975.

Murphy, Michael. The Appalachian Dulcimer Book. Ohio: Folksay Press, 1976.

Nelson, Mark. Mel Bay's Complete Book of Celtic Music for Appalachian Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1995.

Nelson, Mark. Scottish Airs and Ballads for Appalachian Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1997.

Nicholson, Roger. Musicks Delite on the Dulcimer. London: Scratchwood Music, 1974.

Nicholson, Roger A. (Edited and transcribed by John Pearse) Nonesuch for Dulcimer. London: Scratchwood Music, 1972.

Ochs, Joyce. Lap Dulcimer Lessons for the Beginner, Book One DAD Tuning. Louisville, Ky.: Joyful Music, 1998.

Pearse, John. Teach Yourself the Appalachian Dulcimer. London: English Folk Dance and Song Society, 1966.

Pearse, John. The Dulcimer Book. London: A. T. V. Kirschmer Music Ltd., Welback Music Ltd., 1970.

Putnam, John F. The Plucked Dulcimer of the Southern Mountains. Berea, KY: Council of the Southern Mountains, 1957. Revised as The Plucked Dulcimer and How to Play It, 1961. 9th printing with revisions, Silver Spring, ND: John F. Putnam (1905 Hopfield Road), 1976.

Pyle, Paul W. How to Tune and Play the Dulcimer. Tullahoma, TN: Paul Pyle Studios, 1973.

Pyle, Paul W. The Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer Book. Tullahoma, TN: Paul Pyle Studios, 1976.

Ritchie, Jean. The Dulcimer Book. New York: Oak Publications, 1974.

Ritchie, Jean. Dulcimer People. New York: Oak Publications, 1975.

Ritchie Jean. Traditional Mountain Dulcimer Level 1. Milwaukee, Wi.: Hal Leonard, n.d.

Rockwell, Jerry. Basic Fingerpicking for Mountain Dulcimer. n.p.: J.C. Rockwell Music, 1990.

Rockwell, Jerry. Beginner's Tunebook: Familiar Folktunes Arranged for Mountain Dulcimer. n.p.: J.C. Rockwell Music, 1996.

Rockwell, Jerry. Chordal Explorations for 3-String Dulcimer. Essex Junction, VT: Green Mountain Horizons Press, 1978.

Rockwell, Jerry. Dulcimer Solos Volume 2. n.p.: J.C. Rockwell Music, 1997.

Rockwell, Jerry. Dulcimer Solos. n.p.: J.C. Rockwell Music, 1986.

Rockwell, Jerry. Music Theory and Chord Reference for Mountain Dulcimer. n.p.: J.C. Rockwell Music, 1994.

Rockwell, Jerry. The American Dulcimer. n.p.: Backyard Music, 1984.

Rockwell, Jerry. The Blackbird and The Beggarman. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1997.

Rockwell, Jerry. Twelve Traditional Tunes. n.p.: Green Mountain Dulcimer Horizons 1977; Cosby, Tennessee: Crying Creek , 1977.

Roth, Kevin. New Ways of Playing Mountain Dulcimer. New York: Folkways Records, 1979.

Roth, Kevin. Pictures, Poems, and Dulcimer Pieces. Unionville, Pa.: Kevin Roth Productions, 1977.

Smith, Steven K. An English Country Garden. Newark, Ohio: Steven K. Smith, 1998.

Stevens, Shelley. Baker's Dozen (#'s 1-4). Springfield, Ohio: Shelley Stevens, n.d.

Stevens, Shelley. Full Circle. Springfield, Ohio: Shelley Stevens, 1998.

Stevens, Shelley. O'Carolan Harp Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer. Missouri: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1993.

Stevens, Shelley. The Three String Orchestra. Springfield, Ohio: Shelley Stevens, 1998.

Waldren, Katie La Raye. The Mountain Dulcimer Workshop Companion. Blue Mounds, Wi.: Heartwood Publications, 1998.

Washburn, Mara. Basic Dulcimer Solos. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., n.d.

Washburn, Mara. Children's Dulcimer Method. Pacific, Mo.: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., n.d.

Wilkie, Richard W. Playing Lead Dulcimer. Albany, NY: Three City Press, 1972.

Winters, Margaret M.. How to Play the Dulcimer. Boston, Mass.: Boston Music Company, 1963.

Woehl, Waldemer. Kurze Spielanweisung fur das Scheitholz. Hausmusikverlag Soyen, Waldbockelhiem, ub Bad Kreuznach, 1951.

Laurel Krokstrom is a musician and scholar living in Lodi, California. If you have questions or comments about this bibliography contact Ms. Krokstrom by email. For more about her, see the Contributors section of Sweet Music Index.