Blues and Ragtime for Fretted Dulcimer

A collection of blues, ragtime, and crossover tunes for the 4-course mountain dulcimer equipped with a 6+ fret. These arrangements vary in difficulty, but all possess the universal appeal of the unique rhythms that define this musical genre. Selections include: Rocks and Grave: Baker's Dozen: Sweet Home Chicago: Frankie and Johnny: Careless Love: Memphis Blues: St. Louis Blues: Maple Leaf Rag: The Entertainer: and more. Written in standard notation and tablature with many pieces transcribed from performances by master blues guitarists. This book contains much more than the tunes themselves: the author shares years of experience regarding technique, embellishments, and tuning notto mention lyrics and generous performance notes for each tune.