Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1457985 By Jaymie Maham. By Jaymie Maham. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. Blues,Contemporary,Rock. Individual part. 2 pages. Jaymie Maham #1036967. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1457985). What happens when you take the basic 12 bar blues in the key of D and mix in a doo wop riff? You get a fusion that results in a funky boogie woogie vamp! For mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning, no extra frets are required, but a couple of extra bends in the right spots help with getting that bluesy attitude. Suggested skill level is Advanced Beginner and above. This can be practiced at any speed and the use of barr chords keeps the fingering pretty simple. This isn't intended as a complete song, but rather is a study on the blues chord progression and an exercise in strumming and timing. Get the basic pattern down and you can add a startling amount of improvisation and your own idea of what the blues should be using just basic pentatonic in the box notes/shapes. 

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1509986 By Kansas. By Kerry Livgren. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Contemporary,Film/TV,Pop,Rock. Individual part. 25 pages. Jaymie Maham #1085189. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1509986). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning for both SOLO play and a 3 part multi-instrument piece.Solo arrangment requires the 1+ fret. Options are given for both Intermediate and Advanced players.Multi-part arrangments include melody, bass, and rhythm dulcimer parts as follows: Melody part - benefits from the 1+ fret, but not required. You can play only the melody string OR substitute a different C chord to compliment the other parts. Suggested for Intermediate players and above.Bass part - no extra frets required. As written, this part is suggested for Intermediate players and above. Options are given to simplify this piece for Advanced Beginner to Early Intermediate players as well.Rhythm Dulcimer part - no extra frets required. This piece is suggested for late Intermediate players and above. Extra 16th note runs are included in the optional instrumental interlude for Advanced players.Included in this packet:~DAd dulcimer tablature~Individual / SOLO tablature (6 pages)~3 part arrangement including bass, melody, and rhythm dulcimer (5-7 pages each)~Accompaniment Chords~Strum Patterns~Complete Lyrics~Standard lead sheet notation A YouTube demo video of this song will be uploaded soon. My other demos and available songs can be viewed here:Jaymie Maham on YouTube

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1512051 Composed by Lee Greenwood. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Country,Film/TV,Folk,Patriotic. Individual part. 7 pages. Jaymie Maham #1087102. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1512051). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. No extra frets required.Suggested skill level is set at Early Intermediate to Intermediate and above.This patriotic country ballad sounds great when played at a slower pace and with feeling, which allows transitions between chords to be very achievable for even less experienced players. The melodic line follows the song lyrics as they are heard in the original recording almost exactly. The old axiom, If you can sing it, you can play it! is very true in this case.  Included:~DAD dulcimer tablature~Standard lead sheet notation~Complete lyrics~Strum pattern~Accompaniment chordsA demo video will be uploaded to YouTube in the near future.My other work can be viewed here:Jaymie Maham on YouTube

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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1495744 By Jethro Tull. By Ian Anderson. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Contemporary,Folk,Rock. Individual part. 4 pages. Jaymie Maham #1072264. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1495744). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. No extra frets required.Suggested for Intermediate players and above.The moderate pace of this classic / progressive rock song should put this piece in easy reach of most players' ability. The use of power (barre) chords also contributes to a fun, edgy sound that allows individuals to incorporate their own strum rhythms to really make this song their own. This packet includes:~Dulcimer DAd tablature~Lead sheet standard notation~Complete lyrics~Accompaniment chordsA YouTube video demo will be uploaded shortly.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1496379 By Jethro Tull. By Ian Anderson. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Contemporary,Folk,Rock. Individual part. 7 pages. Jaymie Maham #1072948. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1496379). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. No extra frets required. Because of a few sixteenth note embellishments, I'm setting the suggested skill level at Intermediate to Upper Intermediate and above. However, if you enjoy this tune, it's a good one to stretch your abilities. (read below)This progressive rock classic is great fun to play. Use of power (barre) chord shapes in most measures really help to simplify finger positions. Once the chord shape is in place, other notes in the measure can be quickly flatpicked by just repositioning the thumb. Makes what sounds like a very challenging piece much easier to approach. If you're a Jethro Tull fan, you know that this is one of those songs that really sticks in your noggin. The old axiom, if you can sing it, you can play it holds true. Familiarity with the lyrics can help make this piece manageable for all levels of Intermediate player. Included in this packet:~DAd dulcimer tablature~Lead sheet standard notation~Complete lyrics~Accompaniment chords~Notes on finger positions A YouTube demo video will be uploaded soon.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1484928 Composed by Jo's P. Skelly. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 19th Century,Celtic,Comedy,Folk,Irish,Traditional. Individual part. 6 pages. Jaymie Maham #1062018. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1484928). Traditional Irish tune in 6/8 time arranged for Mountain Dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. Two copies are included: original key of G and also transposed to a lower cross-picked variation in the key of D.No extra frets required.  Suggested skill level for copy in D is Advanced Beginner/Early Intermediate. The original key of G is played higher on the fretboard and is recommended for all levels of Intermediate player and above. Included in this packet:~Tablature in key of G (2 pages)~Tablature in key of D (2 pages)~Lead sheet standard notation for both keys~Accompaniment chords~Photocopy of the original 1876 score with complete lyrics A YouTube demo video 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 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1381821 Composed by oral tradition. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 19th Century,Blues,Folk,Spiritual,Traditional. Individual part. 4 pages. Jaymie Maham #966459. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1381821). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. No extra frets required.**A second variation for instruments with the 1+ fret is included Suggested skill level is Advanced Beginner and above.A familiar working cadance song that is fun to play. This tune really shines when additional strumming and a swing rhythm is added.Included:~DAd dulcimer tablature~Lead sheet standard notation~Accompaniment chords~Several verses and lyrics variations~Strumming pattern diagram~Additonal resources (brief history and YouTube video suggestions of popular covers of the song)

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1372320 By Bob Marley. By Bob Marley. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. Film/TV,Folk,Reggae,Rock,Ska. Individual part. 13 pages. Jaymie Maham #956595. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1372320). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. No extra frets required.This packet includes a DUET (Dulcimer 1/melody and Dulcimer 2/bass) arrangement as well as individual SOLO and BASS scores. ~Duet (4 pages)~Solo score (3 pages)~Bass score (3 pages)Melody of the Duet part and the Solo arrangement are both suggested for Intermediate players and above. Bass part is Advanced Beginner level and beyond. This song uses a total of four familiar chords and uncomplicated finger positions. The challenge and fun of this piece is perfecting your relaxed Reggae groove. Additional tips on strum patterns and a helpful Reggae overview have been included.Also in this packet:~Dulcimer (DAd) tablature~Lead sheet standard notation~Complete lyrics~Accompaniment chords~Strum pattern diagrams~Reggae overview instruction pageA YouTube demo video will be uploaded soon. Complete MIDI sound files can be found at the link below:

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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1372167 By Bob Marley. By Bob Marley. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Folk,Reggae,Rock,Ska. Individual part. 6 pages. Jaymie Maham #956414. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1372167). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. The 1+ fret is indicated, but not necessary.     **The 1+ appears in one optinal note of the intro and in two chords of the chorus. It can be omitted by using a simple bend on the middle string during the intro and by playing on just the melody string during the chorus.This song should be within reach of all levels of Intermediate player. It uses common chords and most fingerings are not overly complex. The easy, relaxed beat also helps keep this an approchable piece. Additional / optional rhythm notes (in parenthesis) are included for more adventurous players. As Reggae rhythms are not commonly found in a lot of dulcimer music, getting this syncopation down might be the trickiest part. The old axiom, if you can sing it, you can play it, is especially true here. Listen to your favorite recording several times to help get the groove into your memory. The included strum pattern digrams and Reggae beat overview page provides additional tips and instruction.This packet contains:~Dulcimer (DAd) tablature~Standard lead sheet notation~Complete lyrics~Accompaniment chords~Strum pattern diagrams~Reggae overview (left/right hand techniques) A YouTube demo video will be uploaded soon.

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1173871 Composed by Jimmy Buffett. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Contemporary,Country,Folk,Rock. Individual part. 10 pages. Jaymie Maham #774024. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1173871). One of Buffett's most recognizable songs, Margaritaville was first released on the 1977 album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes. TWO COPIES of tab are included: Advanced Beginner (4 pages) and Intermediate (4 pages) along with the complete lyrics and several suggested strum patterns. Arraged in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. No extra frets required.This well known song is a great way for confident Advanced Beginner players to get a tune under their fingers and then add more complexity as they become comfortable.Advanced Beginner tab focuses on using one and two finger chords and allows the player to become comfortable with a right hand strum pattern that can be played throughout the piece. Any of the chords in the Intermediate tab may be subsituted into the beginner tab for a fuller sound.Intermediate tab adds more complex three finger chords and suggests a syncopated strum as described on the lyrics sheet. No extra frets are required, but the 1+ is indicated in two measures for a true D7 chord. If the player does not have the 1+ it may be omitted by playing only the melody string or leaving the other two strings open.   

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1317297 Composed by Music attributed to Louis Bourgeois, Words by Thomas Ken. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. Christian,Early Music,Historic,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. Jaymie Maham #905957. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1317297). Arranged for mountain dulcimer in standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning. No extra frets requred. This doxology (chanted/sung hymn of praise) form is one of the best recognized melodies used by many different faiths during liturgical services. It is commonly associated with the 100th Psalm. Suggested for Advanced Beginner to Early Intermediate players and above.The 1+ fret is indicated in one measure, but alternate voicings have been included for those who do not have that fret.Included:~Lead sheet standard notation~DAd dulcimer tablature~complete lyircs~accompaniment chords~alternate (simplified) chord voicings

Dulcimer,Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1130169 Composed by Vic Mizzy. Arranged by Jaymie Maham. 20th Century,Comedy,Contemporary,Country,Film/TV. Individual part. 13 pages. Jaymie Maham #730531. Published by Jaymie Maham (A0.1130169). Well known theme song from the comedy show Green Acres. Arranged for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced players in standard DAD (1-5-8) tuning. No extra frets required, but Intermediate and Advanced copies do show chord voicings using the 1+ and 8+ frets. Can be easily omitted at the player's discretion.