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This is my own arrangement of a popular Twisted Sister song played on my New Harmony dulcimer. Tuning is standard DAd (1-5-8) and does require the 1+ fret. Tablature for this, along with several other popular songs, are available on Sheet Music Plus here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=maham

Video made to demo a tablature arrangement I made recently. Tab will be available on Sheet Music Plus and contains both Advanced Beginner and Intermediate scores. Good way to start with one and two finger chords in the Basic variation and then add the more complex chord voicings found in the Intermediate variation as you become familiar with the song. This demo is one time through with no repeats. Played on a New Harmony dulcimer in DAD.

Arranged this popular Traveling Wilburys song recently, shown played on a New Harmony dulcimer in the video. Tuned to standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning, does make use of the 1+ fret and a couple of bends on strings in the chorus. Ton of fun to play! You can find copies of the tablature for this song here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/handle-with-care-digital-sheet-music/22425586 And copies of other things I've arranged here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=maham

Just doing a quick sound test on a brand new dulcimer. This is a New Harmony Pudge Pro I received just two days ago. Sinker redwood top, canary sides and back, ebony fretboard, hipshot tuners, custom sound holes. Although played as an acoustic instrument in this video, it is equipped with double amp pickups. Has a very rich voice and easy action. 24" VSL. I'm really pleased with it!

Still images of the pattern at the end of the video so you can hit pause and take notes! In this video (taken during a recent Loose Thread Quilters meeting) Darlene demonstrates some techniques to make a flower basket block from our year long Sampler Challenge project. This particular pattern features half of a Dresden Plate along with some imaginative applique for the flowers. We'll try to answer any question you might have in the comment section below. You can check us out on Facebook where you'll find hundreds of photos of our Show & Tell projects here: https://www.facebook.com/loosethreadquilters Please consider hitting the "Subscribe" button for future videos!

Recently arranged one of my favorite George Harrison / Billy Preston songs to play on my New Harmony dulcimer. Tuned to standard DAd (1-5-8) tuning, no extra frets needed even with the key change on the last verse. Simple bends are used in the diatonic version, but I also include a chromatic version using all those half steps without bends in the tablature, which can be found here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/my-sweet-lord-digital-sheet-music/22369291

Posting a little early because I've created TAB for it, but it will only be available for a short time due to a copyright licensing issue. Could still use a little polish, but I'm liking it so far. Played on a New Harmony chromatic dulcimer and using a leather pick for a bit rounder sound. Arranged in the original key of E major for dulcimer tuned to DAd (1-5-8) tuning. Requires the 0+ and 3+ frets. Suggested for intermediate players and above. Tab can be found here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/brandy-you-re-a-fine-girl-digital-sheet-music/22356199

Today we held a discussion on how to make an appliqued Aster flower basket block...and then how to set that block on point into a quilting project. Also taught today was a neat no-waste trick on how to calculate corner triangles and setting triangles for any size quilt block. Check out our Facebook page for a clearer image of the size charts and formulas we used in the video. A link will be posted in the comments.

My attempt at fingerpicking Same Old Lang Syne, an old Dan Fogelberg tune. A little melancholy, but a pretty melody nonetheless. An often overlooked holiday classic (rock) ballad. "Met my old lover in the grocery store The snow was falling Christmas Eve I stole behind her in the frozen foods And I touched her on the sleeve She didn't recognize the face at first But then her eyes flew open wide She went to hug me and she spilled her purse And we laughed until we cried We took her groceries to the checkout stand The food was totaled up and bagged We stood there lost in our embarrassment As the conversation dragged Went to have ourselves a drink or two But couldn't find an open bar We bought a six-pack at the liquor store And we drank it in her car We drank a toast to innocence We drank a toast to now And tried to reach beyond the emptiness But neither one knew how She said she'd married her an architect Who kept her warm and safe and dry She would have liked to say she loved the man But she didn't like to lie I said the years had been a friend to her And that her eyes were still as blue But in those eyes I wasn't sure if I Saw doubt or gratitude She said she saw me in the record stores And that I must be doing well I said the audience was heavenly But the traveling was hell We drank a toast to innocence We drank a toast to now And tried to reach beyond the emptiness But neither one knew how We drank a toast to innocence We drank a toast to time Reliving in our eloquence Another 'auld lang syne' The beer was empty and our tongues were tired And running out of things to say She gave a kiss to me as I got out And I watched her drive away Just for a moment I was back at school And felt that old familiar pain And as I turned to make my way back home The snow turned into rain... "

This arrangement was written by Joe Collins. Played on my New Harmony dulcimer, fingerpick/brush style. Been working on some techniques for my left hand, so I've incorporated quite a few hammer-ons and pull-offs throughout the piece.

This classic song was really fun to sink my teeth into. Lots of sliding and pull offs to get the jazzy sounding rhythm going with minimal distraction. Fingerpicked instead of strummed. Played on a New Harmony dulcimer tuned to DAD (1-5-8), this arrangement is from John Sackenheim's tab book, Classic Country, vol. 1.

This piece is actually written in four parts, but I only had myself. To get this video, I first recorded myself playing the most iconic of the backup rhythm harmony parts. I then ran the audio recording and played the main melodic line over it. Not perfect, but fun. Arrangement by Ron Zuckerman. Played in standard DAD (1-5-8) tuning on a New Harmony dulcimer.

"It's Been a Long, Long Time" is a big band-era song that was a hit at the end of World War II. Made popular by famed band leader Harry James and sung by notables such as Bing Crosby, this iconic song skyrocketed to number one on the charts in 1945. More recently recognized as the song Captain America and his sweetheart danced to during the closing credits of Avengers: Endgame. I have arranged this using standard DAD (1-5-8) tuning, however a 1+ fret is required. Played on a New Harmony dulcimer. You can find the tab here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/it-s-been-a-long-long-time-digital-sheet-music/22275549

Fooling around with a typical 12 bar blues, but I threw in a little boogie woogie / doo wop riff. Mostly just noodling and having some fun. Dulcimers are hugely versatile instruments and they continually surprise me!

This is a fun tune needing no extra frets. Played on a Warren May walnut dulcimer in standard DAD (1-5-8) tuning. This arrangement was done by Larry Conger.

I Believe in You was first released by Don Williams in 1980. The hit spent twelve weeks on the country charts and claimed two weeks in the #1 slot. The song also made a good showing in the Top 40 Pop charts later that year. Arranged in standard DAD tuning (1-5-8), this Intermediate level song makes use of the 1+ fret and is in the key of G. The flowing melody of this classic country song works best when played over a basic strum rhythm. Tab is available for purchase here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/i-believe-in-you-digital-sheet-music/22280280

I arranged this song for the diatonic dulcimer, although it is played on a chromatic instrument in this video. Played on a New Harmony dulcimer tuned to standard DAD (1-5-8) tuning, this song is in the key of G.

My arrangement of one of my favorite country songs played on my New Harmony dulcimer. Tuned to standard DAD (1-5-8) and played in the key of G. This was a fun one to figure out.

This is something I arranged recently from guitar tab to play on my dulcimer. Iconic Queen song written by Freddie Mercury. One of my favorite ballads. In DAD tuning, no extra frets needed except for one measure where I use a 1+. Tab available on Sheet Music Plus and Sheet Music Direct at this link: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/love-of-my-life-digital-sheet-music/22279402

I arranged this for my chromatic New Harmony mountain dulcimer recently. Tab can be found here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/count-your-blessings-instead-of-sheep-digital-sheet-music/22275830

Had fun arranging this 70s hit single from Three Dog Night. Standard DAD tuning, no extra frets needed. In the key of A. Tab will be available soon on Sheet Music Plus here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/shambala-digital-sheet-music/22281024

I've recently arranged one of my favorite Rod Stewart songs to be able to play it on the dulcimer. Sounds really nice either fingerpicked or flatpicked. Originally recorded in the key of B Major with the chorus in A, I've transposed it to the more friendly key of G with the chorus in Bb. Played on a chromatic dulcimer tuned to DAD. This arrangement will be available on Sheet Music Plus and Sheet Music Direct at this link: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/you-re-in-my-heart-digital-sheet-music/22283927

This is one of my favorite Cat Stevens songs. I really wanted to be able to play this on my chosen instrument, so lately I've been making my own tab and arrangements of popular music to play on my dulcimer. This is in standard DAD (1-5-8) tuning, played in the key of G. The 1+ fret is required. Tab is available for purchase at Sheet Music Plus here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/father-and-son-digital-sheet-music/22316231