TNT - Tunes 'N Techniques

Book & Audio - For Hammered Dulcimer

(All Levels)

After teaching and performing on hammered dulcimer for over 16 years, Mark Wade developed an exciting new pedagogy which builds 'classical' technique while enjoying fun dulcimer tunes! In May 2007, Tunes 'n' Techniques, 7th Edition was released with even more tunes and more techniques!

T.N.T. 7th Edition now includes transcriptions of Mark's playing from all six of Mark's CDs! There are an additional 16 songs not yet recorded that are Mark's favorites to play and teach. Almost every song is written for every ability level, from rank beginner to advanced. This is made possible by Mark's unique theme and variations form of each tune. Each new tune presents the melody in its simplest form (for beginners). Then a series of variations follow, each getting progressively more difficult. In this way, players can work up to their ability level and be able to enjoy every piece.

Why Upgrade to the NEW 7th Edition?

The 7th Edition includes additional features such as:

  • Spiral binding for easy page turns

  • Enlarged sheet music for easy reading

  • Cleaner fonts

  • New songs

  • New user's guide with tips for self-teaching

  • A total of 120+ pages of "Tunes 'n' Techniques!"

Tunes 'N Techniques

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Table of Contents

Note: Click on the links for sample pages from the book...

  • Foreword / Special Thanks

  • How to Use This Book / My Approach

  • So Where Do I Go First?

  • Sample Lessons

  • Getting Started

  • What Is a Hammered Dulcimer?

  • The Anatomy of a Hammered Dulcimer

  • Buying Your First Hammered Dulcimer?

  • Comparing Dulcimer Models

  • The Basics of Playing

    • Hammers
    • Get a Grip!
    • Where to Strike the Strings
    • Right-hand versus Left-hand Lead

  • Introduction to T'n'T Technique

  • Finding Your Way Around

  • Major Scales in 1st Position

  • Major Scales in 2nd Position

  • Major Scale Techniques

    • 1st Position Major Scale Exercise #1 Long/Short
    • 1st Position Major Scale Exercise #2 Short/Long
    • 1st Position Major Scale Exercise #3 & #4
    • 1st Position Major Scale Exercise #5 & #6
    • 2nd Position Major Scale Exercise #1 Long/Short
    • 2nd Position Major Scale Exercise #2 Short/Long
    • 2nd Position Major Scale Exercise #3 & #4
    • 2nd Position Major Scale Exercise #5 & #6

  • Common Minor Scale Patterns

  • Dorian Mode

  • Pentatonic Scales

  • Chords/Arpeggios

  • Major Chord Exercises

    • 1st Position Major Chords
      • 1st Position Major Chord Exercise #1 Long/Short
      • 1st Position Major Chord Exercise #2 Short/Long
      • 1st Position Major Chord Exercises #3 & #4
      • 1st Position Major Chord Exercises #5 & #6
      • Final Practice
    • 2nd Position Minor Chords
      • 2nd Position Minor Chord Exercise #1 Long/Short
      • 2nd Position Minor Chord Exercise #2 Short/Long
      • 2nd Position Minor Chord Exercises #3 & #4
      • 2nd Position Minor Chord Exercises #5 & #6
      • Final Practice
    • 2nd Position Major Chords
      • 2nd Position Major Chord Exercise #1 Long/Short
      • 2nd Position Major Chord Exercise #2 Short/Long
      • 2nd Position Major Chord Exercises #3 & #4
      • 2nd Position Major Chord Exercises #5 & #6
      • Final Practice
    • 3rd Position Minor Chords
      • 3rd Position Minor Chord Exercise #1 Long/Short
      • 3rd Position Minor Chord Exercise #2 Short/Long
      • 3rd Position Minor Chord Exercises #3 & #4
      • 3rd Position Minor Chord Exercises #5 & #6
      • Final Practice

  • Arranging and Embellishing

    • Models
    • Arranging and Embellishing Outline
    • You Try!

  • T'n'T: The Music

    • From Foggy Mountain Favorites
      • Memory Waltz
      • Chinese Breakdown
      • Mississippi Sawyer
      • Redwing
    • From Just As I Am
      • Just As I Am
      • I Surrender All
      • Variations on Simple Gifts
      • Variations on Joyful Joyful
    • From WAY Over the Waterfall
      • Billy Bob's Blackberry Blossom Boogie
      • Stranger than Way Farers
      • Wrongs of Man
    • From Silver Bells
      • Canon in D / Jolly Old Saint Nicolas
      • Carol of the Bells
      • Silent Night
    • From Hammer On!
      • Cluck Old Hen
      • Icy Rain
    • From Serenade
      • The Swan
    • Miscellaneous Tunes
      • Anitra's Dance, Edvard Grieg
      • Badinerie, J.S. Bach
      • Bonaparte's Retreat
      • Brave Wolfe
      • Brian Boru's March
      • Cotton-Eyed Joe
      • Harvest Home
      • Liberty Waltz
      • Loch Lomond
      • The Loch Tay Boat Song
      • Logan Water
      • The Minstrel Boy
      • Morrison's Jig
      • Variations on Golden Slippers
      • Variations on Liberty
      • Variations on Soldier's Joy