Cripple creek dulcimer book

This instruction manual and song collection is a wellcrafted book of basic dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in cripple creek, colorado in the 19th century. The dulcimer shop cripple creek dulcimers home facebook. Cripple creek dulcimer by bud ford 2015, paperback for. Of the many dulcimer books i own, this one is the most complete and covers how to tune the instrument for different keys better than any of the others. Music notes for e book and online audio sheet music by bud ford. This particular dulcimer measures 31, which is ideal for the smaller length arms that want to play the instrument. Appalachian pickin pac full size dulcimer outfit the appalachian pickin pac for mountain dulcimer is a true representation of the oldtimey. Over the years, our guest performers and instructors have contributed to this collection, and youll see some of their work here.

The end result is an attractive yet pragmatic book that offers a solid grounding in the art of dulcimer playing. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of apple creek dulcimers at guitar center. Ive come up with a list of the five best dulcimers on the market that provide the quality sounds that youd expect to hear from a highquality musical instrument. In 1965, i did 6 episodes of a public tv series called whats new. Cripple creek dulcimer by bud ford digital sheet music for. An instruction manual and song collection 9780871665065 by bud ford. Aug 11, 2015 in 1965, i did 6 episodes of a public tv series called whats new. John and his wife shirley learned to make dulcimers from bud and donna ford. The end result is an attractive yetpragmatic book that offers a solid grounding in the art of dulcimer playing.

The dulcimer shop cripple creek dulcimers facebook. Our book is also full of photographs and drawings for your enjoyment. This instruction manual and song collection 43 songs. The dulcimer shop cripple creek dulcimers, manitou springs, co. This song supposedly dates back to the civil war, but it may come from an older british song, as the lyrics mention gunieas, an english coin minted from 1663 to 1816. Cripple creek dulcimer with case and books excellent ebay. Ive built a number of their kits and played several of their. Generally speaking cripple creek dulcimers have been of very good quality. Mountain dulcimer books archives page 4 of 14 dulcimer shoppe. Cripple creek dulcimers revels music mountain dulcimers. Stephen seifert join the jam dad tab book folkcraft. Bud was a good player and he and donna produced a popular mel bay instructiontune book called cripple creek dulcimer.

Cripple creek dulcimer by bud ford digital sheet music. The cripple creek dulcimer songbook is a learning manual and song collection for dulcimer players. Mel bay this instruction manual and song collection is a. The entire instrument is constructed of solid, black walnut with your choice of solid wood for the soundboard. This instruction manual and song collection is a wellcrafted collection of basic dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in cripple creek, colorado in the 19th century plus a. Mel bay this instruction manual and song collection is a wellcrafted 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. Ford, b cripple creek dulcimer bookonline audio this instruction manual and song collection is a wellcrafted 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. Cripple creek dulcimer by bud ford book and online audio.

Cripple creek dulcimer is a great instruction manual and song collection for the dulcimer player. Downloadable audio tracks from the authors website demonstrate how each song is to be played to ensure that you. If the top is laminated, see if you can get the dulcimer for free, because thats about what its worth. This instruction manual and song collection is a wellcrafted book 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. These videos are intended to get you used to playing along with a group. The sheer number of tunes are perfect for you and other players to jam with. Mailing address cedar creek dulcimers 408 river bluff dr. I girls cripple on giot creeks a the wide gal cripple and at creek the 7 7 7 7 4 4 2 2 d. The join the jam series from stephen seifert is a favorite of mountain dulcimer lovers everywhere. In 1991, newsweek ran an article featuring the company. The cripple creek dulcimer book sheet music by fordford. Stephen seifert join the jam dad tab book folkcraft instruments. Want to make cripple creek from a dulcimer book sound awesome on your harmonica.

The basics of playing the dulcimer, including instructions on strumming, tunings, and picking are explained. Basse danse renaissance fingerpicked mountain dulcimer. Cripple creek dulcimer by bud ford, donna ford, paperback. Cripple creek dulcimer by bud ford 2015, paperback. Mountain dulcimer books archives page 4 of 14 dulcimer. Each dulcimer is going to provide its own unique sound depending on the brand and type, so choosing one that is ideal is essential for the playing you want to do. Appalachian dulcimer buyers guide, from riverboat music tm. At the height of its production, the dulcimer factory had 20 employees. The entire instrument is constructed of solid, black walnut with your choice of solid wood for the. The applecreek acd100 dulcimer provides the user with a beautiful instrument to play not only in sound but in looks. The mountain dulcimer is a true american folk instrument developed by the people of the appalachian mountains. They moved from colorado to san antonio, tx in 1986 and set up the dulcimer factory. The cripple creek dulcimer book composed by fordford. There is a lot of information on tuning and chords, with over 40 songs to reinforce the techniques as you learn them.

Civil war era photos exist of women dressed in soldiers uniforms. This instruction manual and song collection is a wellcrafted 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. If it has a pattern of aspen leaf soundholes it could be one of their higher grade models. Mel bay presents the cripple creek dulcimer book bud and donna ford on. With the solid spruce wood construction and the beautiful carvings on the outside, it provides a unique approach to a dulcimer. Lessons, rentals, handpan, musical instruments, banjo, guitar, mandolin, flute, trumpet, saxophone, sax, uke, ukulele, drums, djembe, accessories, repairs.

It begins with the very basics, with discussions on parts of the dulcimer, and how to hold the instrument. Master tight single notes, rock solid bending and more with easy video lessons click here. Using laminated back and sides has relatively little effect on the sound. Cripple creek dulcimers this wellknown us dulcimer business was started by bud and donna ford in cripple creek, co around 1970, but in 1973 moved to an old mill near the larger manitou springs, some 30 miles away. While the sound of the appalachian mountain dulcimer may conjure images of scottish highland bagpipes or ancient english cottages tucked deep in a misty glen it is actually a fairly recent instrument in historical terms. They opened a retail shop on the ground floor and set up their workshop in the basement. Steve eulberg demonstrates its ringing, clear tone in this video cindy brown dulcimers. It is useful and understandable for beginners but also provides. Ford, b cripple creek dulcimer book online audio this instruction manual and song collection is a wellcrafted 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. Mel bay cripple creek dulcimer book cd set by bud ford and donna ford. By the early 1990s, its mountain dulcimer production was the largest of any maker in the world. Print and download cripple creek dulcimer sheet music. Jun 12, 2015 jun 12, 2015 dulcimus cripple creek dulcimer youtube. The dulcimer shop home of cripple creek dulcimers even though our retail store is closed, we are still available for.

Mel bay publications digital sheet music at sheet music plus. An instruction manual and song collection bud ford, donna ford, bary kimkerfurry on. With this book, enjoy 75 tunes arranged by stephen in the classic dad tuning. Jun 12, 2015 dulcimus cripple creek dulcimer youtube. This appalachian mountain dulcimer was handmade in monitor springs, colorado by cripple creek co, which no longer make dulcimers. Colorado labor wars 19031904 cripple creek district excellent condition. This instruction manual and song collection is a wellcrafted 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. Jul 10, 2015 this instruction manual and song collection is a wellcrafted 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. This is a great vintage dulcimer from the dulcimer factory fredericksburg texas.