Cripple Creek Dulcimer (Book+Online Audio) by Bud and Donna Ford

This instruction manual and song collection is a well-crafted collection of basic dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in Cripple Creek, Colorado in the 19th Century-- plus a few modern day tunes by its current inhabitants. The techniques and songs have been transcribed from the performances of Bud and Donna Ford who have been collecting songs for their favorite instrument for some time. Bud and Donna explain the basics of playing the dulcimer, including instructions on strumming, tunings, and picking. Solos are offered in all of the various modes (Ionian, Dorian, Locrian, etc.) in standard notation only with lyrics and chord symbols. The end result is an attractive yet pragmatic book that offers a solid grounding in the art of dulcimer playing. The recording features verbal instruction and performances of most of the tunes in the book on solo dulcimer, making learning easy and fun. The recording used tunings which are lower than those in the book, but this will not affect players reading the tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Amazing Grace - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Applesauce - Les Slaughter
Barbry Ellen - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Black Is The Color Of My True Loce's Hair - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Buffalo Gals - Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Cindy - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Crawdad Song - Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Cripple Creek - Adapt. By Bud Ford
Daddy's Little Helper - Bud Ford
Down In The Valley - Traditional Adapt. By Bud Ford
Gentle Thoughts Meditative Chant - Les Slaughter- Bud Ford
Hush Little Baby - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
In The Good Old Colony Days - Arr. By Bud Ford
Jacob's Ladder - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Jesse James - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Let Us Break Bread Together - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Liza Jane - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Lonesome Valley - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Nearer My God To Thee - Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Ode To Joy - Ludwig Van Beethoven Arr: Bud Ford
Oh! Susanna - Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Old Dan Tucker - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Old Joe Clark - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Phary's Song - Les Slaughter
Praise Chant - Bud Ford
Rock-A-My-Soul - Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
She'll Be Comin' Around The Mountain - Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Shenandoah - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Simple Gifts - Arr. By Ford- Slaughter
Skip To My Lou - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Summer Fog - Bud Ford
Sweet Betsy From Pike - Traditional Adapt. By Bud Ford
Sweet Hour Of Prayer - Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Swing Low Sweet Chariot - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
The Ash Grove - Arr. By Bud Ford
The Boll Weevil - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
The Holey Leg Band - Les Slaughter- Bud Ford
Turkey In The Straw - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Wayfaring Stranger - Traditional Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
Weeping Mary - Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
When Jesus Wept - Billings Arr. By Bud & Donna Ford
When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Traditional/Verse 3 Bud Ford