The Story of the Dulcimer

Smith, a musician specializing in traditional Appalachian music and the music and history of the dulcimer, traces the history of the fretted dulcimer, its folk origins from the scheitholt, and its evolution to becoming a mainstream popular instrument. He discusses the people of the Appalachians, the Virginia style of dulcimer, transitional instruments, and the hourglass dulcimer, and includes a catalog of 65 instruments. This edition has a new preface describing changes to the dulcimer since the first edition, including modern styles and types, tablature and instructional materials, increased historical interest, terminology, and other historical aspects. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)