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Compositions, Publications, Recordings
Compositions, Publications, Recordings
To date, I have published nine volumes of my compositions and arrangements for hammered dulcimer:
To date, I have published nine volumes of my compositions and arrangements for hammered dulcimer:
Dulcimations I (note: out of print, but digital copies are available), Dulcimations II, and Dulcimations V are books of my original tunes
Dulcimations IIIa is a book of traditional Christmas tunes arranged for 3 or 4 “voices” of instruments to play in ensemble (now in its 2nd edition, with a few new tunes added!)
Dulcimations IV features 31 “Happy Tunes” with melody and harmony lines as well as a possible solo performance arrangement for each
Dulcimations VI is a compilation of songs/tunes from the time of the Underground Railroad (out of print; available in digital format only)
Dulcimations VII has 61 duets, all with the theme of eating, drinking, and generally having fun
Dulcimations VIII includes Hymns, Christmas songs, and Spirituals arranged as melody with countermelody (suitable for any instrument in "C" concert-pitch tuning)
Dulcimations IX “Building a House of Basics” is a practical approach to Theory and Chord Harmony for the hammered dulcimer (note: 1st edition is currently out of print but available in digital format; a 2nd printing is anticipated)
The styles in the 3 original tune-books range from old-time dance tunes to new-age soundscapes (and almost everything in between). All books are notated in standard music notation (no tab). Except for Dulcimations IX, all printed books are available for $15.00 apiece (includes shipping charges), or $10.00 each if ordering 5 or more (plus applicable shipping), or $10.00 each when ordered as a digital download. Dulcimations IX (the Theory book) is $28.00, which includes shipping, or $17.00 for the digital download. (All shipping is to US; outside US shipping costs will be added)
To order, send me an email with your requests. Then you may either send payment via Paypal or by check to my home address (I do not accept credit cards). See the "Contact Information" in the sidebar for my email (for Paypal) and address.
Here is a link to a file with the Table of Contents for each book:
My folk group, Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge, has made 4 recordings of traditional, new-age, original compositions, and traditional-sounding music (both vocal and instrumental). These CDs are available for $16.50 each, which includes postage (mailing only to US addresses). Ordering for the CDs is the same as for the books: send me an email with your requests, then send payment either via Paypal or personal check (made out to "Simple Gifts").
Mountain Mists - an eclectic compilation of many different styles, including a silly song called "Road Kill" (click to hear an excerpt from the list below)
Christmas With Simple Gifts - obviously, a few Christmas-y tunes we enjoy performing, not all traditional carols. "Sheep in the Fields" is one that I wrote as part of a larger Advent cantata.
Blue Ridge Heritage - we recorded this on the Bicentennial of our little town in Virginia - except for one tune ("Twin Falls" excerpted below), all the songs and tunes are traditional from our area of the Appalachians.
Between Sunset and Stars - this CD is a collection of some of our favorite tunes/songs from my originals. "Benched" is a lively hornpipe - enjoy the excerpt!
Road Kill.fade.mp3Sheep in Fields.fade.mp3Twin Falls.fade.mp3Benched.fade.mp3
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