Four variations per tune: Enables musicians to explore rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, and combined forms
Downloadable audio files: Provides instant access to audio guides for each exercise
Basic versions of each tune: Supports beginners and intermediate players in learning the core material
1.5 fret unused: Allows for more comfortable playing positions
Published by Fingers Of Steel: Credible folk music publisher with a focus on quality content
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Learn rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic variations for 7 common tunes that are likely to be played in dulcimer clubs and festival jams. In "Mastering Variations, Volume 1," Aaron O'Rourke arranges each tune into four variations: Rhythmic, Melodic, Harmonic, and All-Put-Together. A basic version of each tune it also provided to help get you
Book Cover Type
Paperback
Compatible Instrument
Guitar
Music Genre
Folk
Pages
62
Songs Included
Amazing Grace, Dad Tuning, Angelina Baker Dad Tuning, Arkansas Traveler Dad Tuning, Barlow Knife Dad Tuning, Bonaparte's Retreat Dad Tuning, Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss Dad Tuning
Audio Files
Free downloadable
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Multitasking variations
This is an outstanding addition to the catalog of MD instructional books. Aaron provides seven sets of variations on a basic tune, by varying first the rhythmic pattern, then melody tweaks, harmonic chords, and finally a mix-and-match blending of all four. A practical approach to eclectic playing, especially useful for advanced-beginner and intermediate players.