Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1152684 By The Beatles. By George Harrison. Arranged by Carl Thor. Folk,Rock. Individual part. 4 pages. Carl Thor, Talisman Music #752909. Published by Carl Thor, Talisman Music (A0.1152684). Here Comes the Sun for solo hammered dulcimer is playable on any 16/15 (or larger) instrument, and provides hand independence and rhythmic challenges suitable for the advanced intermediate player. This arrangement hews closely to the original song by the Beatles, distilled for HD without extra embellishment or fluff. As with all our Beatles song arrangements, full lyrics are provided for reference. Hammerings are indicated to introduce new patterns and clarify tricky spots. It makes a satisfying solo showpiece, running about 3 minutes.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.945400 By Various Artists. By B.A. Robertson and John Barry. Arranged by Peggy Carter. Contemporary. Individual part. 5 pages. Peggy Carter #5869985. Published by Peggy Carter (A0.945400). Arrangement for Hammer Dulcimer... two arrangements in one: The melody is featured with a few Arpeggios for Beginner 2 level; and romance explodes with arpeggios and open 5ths and octaves for Intermediate and Advanced players, taking in the full range of a standard-sized dulcimer. A sub-bass bridge is needed for one note, but an octave note can be substituted. Hammering suggestions are given for both arrangements to make the hammering sequences flow smoothly. Guitar chords are included. Any audience would enjoy this deeply romantic/fantasy piece. Follow Peggy's Dulcimer Friends on FaceBook, or email me at haams77@gmail.com with any questions.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1405482 By John Barry. By B.A. Robertson and John Barry. Arranged by Larry R Conger. 20th Century,Film/TV. Individual part. 4 pages. Larry Conger/Dulcimerican Music #988537. Published by Larry Conger/Dulcimerican Music (A0.1405482). This theme song from the 1980 movie of the same name is arranged for solo chromatic mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the upper intermediate level player with a working knowledge of a chromatic fretboard.Three pages. Tablature, standard musical notation and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898381 By Perry Como. By Robert Allen. Arranged by Dr. Joe Collins. Jazz. Individual part. 6 pages. Joe Collins #6532089. Published by Joe Collins (A0.898381). This iconic tune will bring out all kinds of Christmas nostalgia when you play it on your dulcimer. It's a holiday hit that has been covered by the likes of Karen Carpenter, Garth Brooks, and even the Muppets after it was released by Perry Como in 1954.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1503284 By Smash Mouth. By Greg Camp. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Contemporary,Film/TV,Pop,Rock. Individual part. 9 pages. Jaymie Maham #1078767. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1503284). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. The 1+ fret is required. *There are two measures where the 8+ fret is indicated, but an alternate fingering is included for those without it.Suggested skill level is set at Intermediate to Upper Intermediate and above. NOTE:The overall beat of this song is fairly moderate, but after verse one there are a lot of notes added in to match the wordy lyrics. It is a bit deceptive because it sounds like the pace really kicks up at verse 2, but in reality, the beat stays the same...there are just more strums. This works in the player's favor. For the most part, you can hold the same chord shape for many of these measures with your fingers and use your thumb to bounce around to grab the extra notes. It makes it sound like you are working harder than you are.**This is one of those songs that the axiom if you can sing it, you can play it really holds true.Included in this packet:~DAd dulcimer tablature~Complete lyrics and reading order~Lead sheet standard notation~Optional instrumental interlude~Accompaniment chords~Alternate finger positions for no 8+ fret A YouTube demo video for this song will be uploaded soon. You can find other demo videos on my YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLtpGVOqx_DFvl2pS6v0psQ

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1372169 By Bob Marley. By Bob Marley. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. Film/TV,Folk,Reggae,Rock,Ska. Individual part. 8 pages. Jaymie Maham #956421. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1372169). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. The 1+ fret is required.The chords and finger positions for this song are not overly complex, however the Reggae rhythm, timing, and syncopation differences in the lyrics may prove a challenge for some players. Therefore, the recommended skill level is for Advanced Intermediate players and above.  However, included in this packet are additional strum pattern diagrams and an instructional Reggae overview. This should help put this widely loved song in reach of most Intermediate players.Packet includes:~Dulcimer (DAd) tablature~Lead sheet standard notation~Complete lyrics~Accompaniment chords~Several strum pattern diagram options~Reggae overview and tips on playingA YouTube demo video will be uploaded soon.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1468981 By Judy Garland. By E.Y. Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen. Arranged by Mountain dulcimer arrangement by Tull Glazener. Pop,Reggae. Individual part. 6 pages. Eagle Creek Music #1047048. Published by Eagle Creek Music (A0.1468981). Israel IZ Kamakawiwo'ole was legendary Hawaiian musician who created a unique fusion of native Hawaiian, jazz, and reggae music through his singing and ukulele playing. This mountain dulcimer arrangement of Somewhere Over the Rainbow is based on his iconic version.  It is suitable for players at the Advanced Intermediate and above level.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1349805 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Blues,Contemporary,Film/TV,Rock. Individual part. 6 pages. Jaymie Maham #934578. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1349805). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. No extra frets required.     *There is an 0+ fret indicated in the intro, but options for work arounds are offered.      *Similarly, there is a 4+ fret indicated on the melody string in two measures, but a simple bend can be applied instead. Suggested skill level is set at Advanced Intermediate. However, the main body of the verse is approachable for Intermediate players. Optional riffs have been included for more Advanced players to recreate the guitar work in the original recording. Alternately, a blues strum pattern diagram is offered for those looking to simplify the arrangement.Included:~DAd tablature~Lead sheet standard notation~Accompaniment chords~Complete lyrics~Strum pattern diagram ~Brief song history A YouTube demo video link will be uploaded soon.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1469058 Composed by Ed Rush and George Cromarty. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Country,Film/TV,Folk,Spiritual. Individual part. 9 pages. Jaymie Maham #1047073. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1469058). Arranged for mountian dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning in 3 keys: D, G, and C.No extra frets required in the key of D. Both G and C arrangements make use of the 1+ fret.Suggested skill level is Advanced Beginner in D. Arrangements in G and C are more suited to Intermediate players. Included in this packet:~Tablature in all 3 keys~Lead sheet standard notation~Accompaniment chords~Suggested strum pattern~Complete lyrics**LYRICS ADVISORY**Please keep in mind that is a comedic/parody song in the southern gospel swing style.Although the lyrics are not explicit, a few of the verses are a bit irreverent.You may best remember this song from the movie, Cool Hand Luke. Actor Paul Newman's character, Luke, plays a rather meloncholy version of this tune while he is in the jail workhouse. Newman actually learned to play the banjo expressely for that scene. I ended up scouring several banjo/bluegrass websites while researching this song. I found that there are a BUNCH of added verses and choruses with ambiguous origins that have become popular with performers over the years. I have included them for you on the final pages of the packet. The original lyrics appear in bold print in the text box at the beginning of the page. The variations follow and are labeled as alternates. A video demo link will be added soon...

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1508405 By Neil Young. By Neil Young. Arranged by Larry Conger. Country,Pop. Individual part. 7 pages. Larry Conger/Dulcimerican Music #1083683. Published by Larry Conger/Dulcimerican Music (A0.1508405). A 1976 offering by Neil Young and Stephen Stills, this arrangement is for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning and is suitable for the intermediate level player.There are two versions included with this download. Version 1 does not require any extra frets. Version 2 makes use of a 0 and 1 fret.Three pages each version. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1500696 By Loreena Mckennitt. By Cseki Kalman and Roby Lakotos. Arranged by Larry R Conger. Celtic,Irish,Pop. Individual part. 9 pages. Larry Conger/Dulcimerican Music #1076784. Published by Larry Conger/Dulcimerican Music (A0.1500696). Written and performed by Canadian singer Loreena McKennit in 1987, this arrangement is for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the upper intermediate level player with a knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.There are actually TWO separate arrangements included with this purchase.  One makes use of a 1+ fret while the other is more chromatic - making use of a 0+, 1+ and 4+ fret.Four pages for each arrangement.  Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.945427 Composed by Scottish Traditional. Arranged by Peggy Carter. Celtic,Children,Folk,Renaissance. Individual part. 3 pages. Peggy Carter #6054037. Published by Peggy Carter (A0.945427). Ornaments and embellishments appropriate specifically for hammered dulcimer have been added to support the melody. This traditional tune honors the memory of a young princess, although it is unknown which, as there are similar princesses in 2 different centuries. Appropriate for general audience, but school audiences will especially appreciate the fantasticall setting. Embellishments include push-ups, pull-downs and appoggiaturas.  Follow Peggy's Dulcimer Friends on Facebook or contact Peggy at dulcipeg@gmail.com for questions or suggestions.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1181784 Composed by Charles Allan. Arranged by Mandy Tyner. 20th Century,Contest,Festival. Individual part. 1 pages. Mandy Tyner #781553. Published by Mandy Tyner (A0.1181784). Mountain Dulcimer Tab / Beginner Here is a fun arrangement of Rocky Top for the Mountain Dulcimer.  This is in DAD tuning and includes notation, tablature, and chords.  Mandy runs Banjo Lemonade, with a YouTube channel under the same name and a teaching website banjolemonade.com.This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1151981 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Carl Thor. Pop,Rock. Individual part. 4 pages. Carl Thor, Talisman Music #752186. Published by Carl Thor, Talisman Music (A0.1151981). This well-known song from the Lennon/McCartney songwriting partnership is here arranged for solo hammered dulcimer. Playable on any 12/11 or larger dulcimer, this arrangement is suitable for intermediate to advanced level players, and provides great hand independence practice with the added challenge of plucked chords during the verses. Runs close to 3 minutes.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1155586 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Carl Thor. Folk,Rock. Individual part. 4 pages. Carl Thor, Talisman Music #755880. Published by Carl Thor, Talisman Music (A0.1155586). A sweet song from the Lennon/McCartney songwriting partnership is here arranged for solo hammered dulcimer. Playable on any 16/15 or larger dulcimer, this arrangement is suitable for intermediate level players. Provides great hand independence practice. Double side hammers are recommended, so player can flip to the wood side for the interlude originally played on harpsichord by George Martin. This arrangement hews closely to the original song by the Beatles, distilled for HD without extra embellishment or fluff. As with all our Beatles song arrangements, full lyrics are provided for reference. Hammerings are indicated to introduce new patterns and clarify tricky spots. Great for solo performance, whether at a coffeehouse or a church, the piece runs about two and a half minutes.