One of the classics, the dulcimer book by jean ritchie is not only a good purchase but is also a great classic in the literature for the mountain dulcimer. It also includes music and lyrics for 16 songs from the. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The jean ritchie story not only chronicles the life of one folk singer and songwriter, but also introduces viewers to broader issues regarding the role of the traditional musician in contemporary society. Includes the words and music of 16 traditional songs such as go tell aunt rhodie, old joe clark, and pretty polly, plus tuning instructions for six modes. The dulcimer book dulcimer, mountain music, dulcimer music. See all books authored by jean ritchie, including the dulcimer book dulcimer, and singing family of the cumberlands, and more on. She recorded numerous albums for folkways, elektra, and many other. The dulcimer book by jean ritchie 1992, trade paperback. Singing them in her pretty, untrained voice while accompanying herself on mountain dulcimer, she sparked a nationwide. Traditional mountain dulcimer taught by jean ritchie book jean ritchie anyone, regardless of musical experience, will be able to play the songs and tunes that jean teaches.
This dulcimer method book offers clear, basic instructions for tuning and playing your instrument. Csu, fresno folk artist in residence 1980, courtesy of jean ritchie, and the gene bluestein folk archives at unc, chapel hill. The dulcimer book by jean ritchie learn folk sheet music. Among others, she published the books a garland of mountain song 1953, singing family of the cumberlands 1955, the dulcimer book 1964, jean ritchie s swapping song book 1964, folk songs of the southern appalachians 1965, and jean ritchie s dulcimer people 1975. This book teaches beginners how to tune a play the dulcimer, and features. Books select your cookie preferences we use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. For many years jean s book, the dulcimer book, was the only instructional book available on how to play the dulcimer. You will learn the basics of music, including tunings, modes, strums, accompaniment techniques and other essential knowledge. Make offer jean ritchie, the dulcimer book, 1963 first edition. She published explanatory song books and traveled the length of the british isles in the 1950s to taperecord musicians who still knew the. Dulcimer experiences, news, memories, snapshots, playing styles, tuning and tablature methods, favourite songs, opinions, advice and information on the appalachian dulcimer. If you print that note chart out, it can help you figure things out when confronted by these frustrating mysteries. Jean ritchie is the author of singing family of the cumberlands 4.
This book provides the clues to the origins of jean ritchies success as a singer, collector. Yet another great dulcimer technique book for playing in older, more traditional ways. Jun 30, 2015 the dulcimer book and connection to jean ritchie. Singing them in her pretty, untrained voice while accompanying herself. This book teaches beginners how to tune a play the dulcimer, and features illustrations, drawings, and recollections of the dulcimers local history. The book is an interesting essay on jean s take on the history of the. The dulcimer book by jean ritchie 1992, trade paperback for. Jean ruth ritchie december 8, 1922 june 1, 2015 was an american folk singer, songwriter, and appalachian dulcimer player, called by some the mother of folk. The dulcimer bookjean ritchie, a very popular appalachian dulcimer tutor, available at hobgoblin music, online or in uk shops in birmingham, brighton, bristol, canterbury, leeds, london, manchester, southampton, edinburgh. Jean ritchie books list of books by author jean ritchie.
Jun 03, 2015 jean ritchie is credited with almost singlehandedly reviving interest in the dulcimer, which is held in the lap and plucked with one hand. Traditional mountain dulcimer by jean ritchie alibris. Leah smith of big laurel, kentucky, playing the dulcimer with a bow instead of a pick, with the tail of the dulcimer held in the players lap, and the headstock resting on a table pointing away from her. Box set which comes with lyric and instructional booklet, and with jean ritchie s the dulcimer book printed by oak publications isbn 0825600162. Love charms and legends written down for young and old.
Thus, jean is tuning her dulcimer to dgg, which is the typical ionian tuning for the key of c. Jean ritchie, 19222015 folklife today library of congress blogs. Expanded version 1997 jean ritchie s dulcimer people 1975 jean ritchie s swapping song book 1999 search for. Jean ritchie s most popular book is little girl lost.
Playing a traditional way to play the instrument is to lay it flat on the lap and pluck or strum the strings with one hand, while fretting with the other. Youll find a wide selection of jean ritchie sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. For those of us who have a passion for this great instrument and the history that surrounds it, jean ritchie s dulcimer people is an essential source. Jean ritchie has 25 books on goodreads with 483 ratings. How to tune and play and recollections of the dulcimer s local history. Expanded version 1997 jean ritchie s dulcimer people 1975 jean ritchie s swapping song book 1999. Bring the story of musician jean ritchie to life for your group with this ky chautauqua show full of humor, wisdom, songs, and.
A tribute to jean ritchie, mountain dulcimer legend. Jean ritchie, its playing style as described by hortense panum, was identical to the kentucky traditional dulcimer style. Her career formed a bridge between the traditional and modern forms of folk music. See all books authored by jean ritchie, including the dulcimer book dulcimer, and jean ritchies singing family of the. Vintage 1974 book in search of the wild dulcimer by force and dossche. Jean ritchie, 92, introduced mountain dulcimer music to the. Traditional mountain dulcimer taught by jean ritchie book jean ritchie. A 1974 dated, softcover book titled the dulcimer book by jean ritchie. It focuses more on history than specific instructions, so this book would be better as a supplement to another instruction book. Read the dulcimer book by jean ritchie available from rakuten kobo. This book gives the traditional background and history of the moutain dulcimer in her kentucky hometown, as well as its distant ancestors in europe. If you play, or even simply enjoy, dulcimers this book is the classic book.
Jun 03, 2015 jean ritchie singing shady grove and playing the mountain dulcimer in the 1960s, folk music became a major force in american popular music, but traditional ballads lost out to new songs about. Intro and influences, aubrey was greatly influenced by jean ritchies music, and. It focuses more on history than specific instructions, so this book would be better as a supplement to another instruction book, but you will still learn some things. Jean ritchie traditional mountain dulcimer for sale online ebay. Edward thomas, to the ritchie family, to farina, to lynn mcspadden, this book covers a. Buy traditional mountain dulcimer by jean ritchie online at alibris. Jean ritchie the appalachian dulcimer an instructional. The dulcimer book by ritchie, jean book the fast free shipping.
Besides launching what is usually referred to as the dulcimer revival through her performances and books see the dulcimer book and dulcimer people, she. The dulcimer book by jean ritchie softcover sheet music for. Dulcimer book, paperback by ritchie, jean, isbn 0825600162, isbn 9780825600166, like new used, free shipping in the us music sales america. Jean ritchie the dulcimer book folkcraft instruments. The dulcimer book was written by the acclaimed mother of the dulcimer jean ritchie. Jan 01, 1992 the dulcimer book by jean ritchie, 9780825600166, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Among others, she published the books a garland of mountain song 1953, singing family of the cumberlands 1955, the dulcimer book 1964, jean ritchies swapping song book 1964, folk songs of the southern appalachians 1965, and jean ritchies dulcimer people 1975. Jean ritchie writes beautifully of her own history with the dulcimer, a history that any dulcimer lover will want to know. Words and music for 16 songs from the ritchie family of kentucky. Jean ritchie, 92, introduced mountain dulcimer music to. In her youth she learned hundreds of folk songs in the traditional way orally, from her family and community, many of which were appalachian variants of centuries old british and irish songs, including dozens of child ballads. I found it to be both a basic but charm ii i am beginning to the mountain dulcimer, as well as a fine foundation for playing stringed instruments. She writes knowingly and well about many dulcimer players and makers, providing background information that can only come from someone who knew these people.
Jean ritchie the carnegie center for literacy and learning. Dec 10, 2019 jean ritchie pictured on the cover of the center book was an american folk music singer, songwriter, and appalachian dulcimer player. You will learn the basics of music, including tunings. By age 5, ritchie could play the mountain dulcimer, just like her father. Jean ritchie the dulcimer book, 1974 and others have speculated that the appalachian dulcimer is related to similar european instruments like the langeleik and scheitholt.
Jean ritchie s the dulcimer book has an old photograph of mrs. The dulcimer book by jean ritchie paperback january 1, 1969 by jean ritchie author 5. Books by jean ritchie singing family of the cumberlands big brother the dulcimer book deaths door big brother 2 jean ritchies swapping song book. Jean ritchie books list of books by author jean ritchie thriftbooks.
Traditional mountain dulcimer taught by jean ritchie book. This book gives the entire background of this fascinating instrument. Chapters on playing countermelody, fingerpicking, singing with the dulcimer, and much more. This book teaches beginners how to tune a play the dulcimer, and features illustrations, drawings, and recollections of the dulcimer s local history. A clear, basic instruction method on how to tune and play the dulcimer. Aug 21, 2008 author of myra hindley, singing family of the cumberlands, little girl lost, the dulcimer book, abducted, with the greatest respect, jean ritchie s swapping song book, big brother 2 big brother. Anyone, regardless of musical experience, will be able to play the songs and tunes that jean teaches. The dulcimer bookjean ritchie dulbook,00 justecordes. This is one of the first books i purchased early in my quest to learn to play the dulcimer. Liner notes provide a complete transcription of jean s spoken instructions, along with a lengthy biography. Dulcimer book, paperback by ritchie, jean, isbn 0825600162, isbn 9780825600166, brand new, free shipping in the us music sales america. The book includes information on jean ritchie and her family, research on where the dulcimer came from or rather what other instruments it evolved from, how to. How to tune and play and recollections of the dulcimers.
Vintage 1974 book the dulcimer book by jean ritchie. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Jean ritchie brought a mountain dulcimer out of the hills of kentucky to new york city where it was discovered by an entire new generation of musicians. Dulcimer book, paperback by ritchie, jean, brand new, free shipping in the us. Included are chapters on playing countermelody, fingerpicking, and singing with the dulcimer, as well as historical notes and photographs. There are sixteen traditional songs with lyrics, as well as tuning instructions for six modes. Very good shape with light wear to the covers and old water stain to the lower back corner cover and last 2 page corners. The dulcimer boy hardcover by seidler, tor very good. The dulcimer book jean ritchie a clear instruction method on how to tune and play the dulcimer. In her book jean ritchie s singing family of the cumberlands, she wrote about the time she and her cousin sallie got lost. Jean ritchie s dulcimer people bridges the gap between the old time players and the folk revival. Nov 9, 2018 dulcimer book, the 14009362 14009362 752187614654.
Among others, she published the books a garland of mountain song 1953, singing family of the cumberlands 1955, the dulcimer book. Box cover and vinyl runout etching have fi 8352 as catalog number. See more ideas about ritchie, mountain dulcimer, dulcimer. It also includes music and lyrics for 16 songs from the ritchie family of kentucky. It will not teach you to play, though you can get started with it, but it brought the dulcimer. Explore books by jean ritchie with our selection at. Jean ritchie books biography and list of works author of.
When jean ritchie moved from eastern kentucky to new york city fortyodd years ago, she brought along 300 folk songs. Jean ritchie with mountain dulcimer the dear companion. The dulcimer book by jean ritchie softcover sheet music. Through interviews and recordings, kets mountain born. Music sales america this book teaches beginners how to tune a play the dulcimer, and features illustrations, drawings, and recollections of the dulcimer s local history. There are a few songs generally standard notation plus tab. Jean ritchie sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. Jean ritchie, the dulcimer book, 1963 first edition.
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