I love the carefree American folk song, “The Big Rock Candy Mountain.” The song’s lyrics tells of a hobo who dreams of utopia where whiskey
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Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Although Christmas is still several months away, it always sneaks up in a hurry. Especially when it comes to Christmas music; by the time I
Miss McLeod’s Reel — Easy Version
I love this catchy reel which is said to have originated in Scotland in the 1700s. The tune is also played extensively in Ireland as
Homage to Summertime Tomatoes plus Hammer-on’s, Pull-off’s and Slides
Today I am playing a tune which is a tribute to summertime tomatoes, “Lauda di Pomodoro.” I was intrigued that anyone would write a song
Under the Double Eagle
We decided to infuse our dulcimer club’s repertoire with some new tunes for gigs and jams, and started with ones which featured animals in either
Cold Frosty Morn in A Minor for Dulcimer
“Cold Frosty Morn” is another haunting Irish, modal tune which is played in the Key of A Dorian, a minor key. Last month, I re-tuned
Dulcimer Jambalaya 