Mcspadden dulcimer capo book

This instrument has a solid walnut top, with a high quality laminated walnut. The story of two walnut dulcimers dulcimer jambalaya. Recommended by annette lindsey who has been playing hers since 1978. Using capoes and tunings to make your mountain dulcimer. Along with the design, it is also a dulcimer of good quality. The instrument has an excellent condition for its age with only light scuffs on the body. Mcspadden mountain dulcimers from memphis dulcimer. Book cd by red dog jam book dad songs features some original arrangements with easy to read tab no capo necessary complete notation, chord changes and words. Sheesham and lacewood capo for mountain dulcimer that is placed on the neck of instrument and used to shorten the playable length of the strings in order to raise the pitch. Hourglass dulcimer made from rich, dark walnut, fully bookmatched on top, back and sides.

Individual rubber pads for each string so you can choose to capo one or more strings. Postmay 2006 mcspadden dulcimers revels music mountain. Mountain dulcimer books archives page 2 of 14 mcspadden. Book of 50 favorite hymns includes hymns from johns new old hymns book, some requiring a 1 12 fret or capo and all in dad. So you just bought a dulcimer and need help figuring out what to do next. Made specifically for a mountain appalachian, lap dulcimer, our capo for sale wont hurt your dulcimers finish. Dulcimers online shopping ar online store dulcimer ar. This way the instrumentalist doesnt have to keep holding all the other strings down with his or her fingers while in the middle of playing. Below are stock pictures of the basic models of dulcimers sold by mcspadden. Mcspadden m12 dulcimers revels music mountain dulcimers. However, any instrument from mcspadden, exclusive of custom instruments, can be ordered through memphis dulcimer gathering, inc. Shop mcpadden dulcimers products at an affordable price. The author assumes that the reader has a working knowledge of their instrument and is able to read tablature, strum and fingerpick, play chord shapes and use a capo.

John includes a section explaining how to play the hymns without using the 1 12 fret. Using the capo to change keys there are a large number of keys in which one can play on the dulcimer with just two simple tunings and a capo. This instrument was made by the late george looney who was one of the main builders for mcspadden. Shop dulcimers at best rates online from mcspadden, mountain view arkansas. This mahogany dulcimer has excellent quality, tone and plays well. Jim woods said that he would see after looking at the. No more schnaufer signature models have been crafted by mcspadden since 2012. Place the capo across the strings at either the 1 st, 3 rd, or 4 th frets just to the left of the fret with the tension knob on the outside of the fretboard on the bass string side of the fretboard.

Bminor with capo on 4th fret this version allows for all those delicious chords on a standard vsl dulcimer, played up higher on the fretboard. Capos tend to be shaped like miniature dumbbells, blocks, or bars. Mcspadden dulcimers are known for their high quality and affordability for decades. We will have strings, picks, capos, electronic tuners, straps and music stands plus mcspadden dulcimers and dulcimerrelated cds and books. I designed and built the first of these back in 1975, and its still going strong. Order online, or call 317 5391855 weekdays 8 am to 4 pm, eastern time. Capos allow a mountain dulcimer to change keys or modes by clamping the strings at a particular fret and thereby raising the pitch of the dulcimer without retuning the strings. This is a precut, ready to assemble kit version of the mcspadden dulcimer. Put them in place on your fretboard, tighten the wingnut and play. Blue smoke dulcimer shop has books, cds, noters, capos, strings, picks, and.

Book 1 the dulcimer capo book published in 2004 by donna missigman. The string and fretboard arrangement are like a dulcimer but sound like old style mountain banjo. Mcspadden mountain dulcimers are hand made in mountain view, arkansas. The experience we have gained gives us the confidence to offer you a highquality dulcimer at an affordable price, covered by a guarantee you can count on. This is a plush lined padded bag with carry handles and a shoulder strap. It comes with very detailed instructions on assembly as well as a book on how to play. Maureens style and music preferences for the dulcimer are varied. Eminor with no capo this version works beautifully if you have large hands or a short vsl instrument like the mcspadden ginger. I wondered if the walnut wood could be used to make a dulcimer or two. Book of 50 favorite hymns includes hymns from johns new old hymns book, some requiring a 1 12 fret or capo and all in dad tuning. Dulcimers for sale classifieds on oodle classifieds. Force dosche 6 string dulcimer this is a vintage, spectacular, one of a kind, fiddle back maple and spruce, force docshe 6 string dulcimer, made at the capritaurus workshop in felton, ca april, 1981. Reviewed in the united states on january 17, 2017 my dulcimers neck is a bit too broad and the capo does not stay in place. This is the video for you with a little into, tuning, help, strumming, and your very first song.

It is easy to use, sounds great, and is highly recommended for all players, beginning through advanced. Made specifically for a mountain appalachian, lap dulcimer, our capo for sale wont hurt your dulcimer s finish. Capo placement and resulting keys when tuned to dad or daa. Coming from a childhood exposed to big band music, rock and roll, classical, and folk music, she loves almost every type of music.

This is a fast, easy way to play in different keys and explore different modes. Quick release break away strap for the mountain dulcimer. The workshop has been building these beautiful instruments for over 40 years and the business is presently owned by jim and betty woods. This capo is made in the usa, and will accommodate fretboards as narrow as 1 516, and as wide as 1 916.

Ebony fretboard and striker plate, cherry back and sides and redwood top, lr baggs pick up added later by mcspadden dulcimers, at my request. Site owner those irritated by grain of sand best avoid beach. Package includes a mcspadden soft case, beginner book, pick and noter. Gig bag case mountain dulcimers cedar creek dulcimers. Capoing a dulcimer is a quick and easy way to change keys and modes. Here is a list of the books currently in my collection. Still other dulcimer players use a fingerstyle technique, fingering chord positions with the fretting hand and rhythmically plucking individual strings with the. A dulcimer capo is a mechanical device that is used to hold all the strings down at the fret with simultaneous and equal pressure. The mcspadden mountain dulcimer company of arkansas made their first mountain dulcimer in 1962 they make only mountain dulcimers and. Joe keeps a number of these fine instruments in stock. Lynn mcspadden, in his book four and twenty songs for the mountain dulcimer, states that some players tilt the dulcimer up sideways on their laps and strum in a guitar style.

Exceptional quality and classic tone define the mcspadden range. Fits fretboards from 1 14 up to 1 58 wide in walnut or cherry. Comes with a padded backpack case, instruction book, pick and noter. Utilizing the wonderful drones of the dulcimer, maureen plays traditional music from the appalachian and ozark mountains. Oral history project interview with lynn mcspadden. Please add a note with the width of your fretboard if it is not one of the standard sizes to ensure i ship you the correct size modification at no cost. Mcspadden mountain dulcimers from the dulcimer shoppe in mt. It fits nicely on my mcspadden dulcimer and does a good job. Mountain dulcimer books archives dulcimer shoppe mcspadden. Jo and rogers magee began the shop as a craft shop with a few dulcimers. Creative tunings scm spidercapo mini for ukulele, banjo and mandolin.

If you see a book that you are interested and want my opinion on it, feel free to drop me a line and ill tell you what i know. The dulcimer shop is located in the martin house next to the park, in downtown blowing rock, nc, and is operated by bill and. Dulcimer capos are traditionally made from various hardwoods with leather padding to protect the sides of the fretboard. Sales of mountain dulcimers and other mcspadden instruments support the. When a capo is placed on the neck of the dulcimer, one is able to play in different keys. Up for sale we have a mcspadden fm12w hand made dulcimer with original hardshell case.

Elements of music theory will be introduced and incorporated in the form of exercises. My very first dulcimer was a walnut hourglass mcspadden. Purchase dulcimers, books, cds, accessories lee cagle dulcimers. Mcpadden dulcimers products mountain view, arkansas. The three tunings i use most are dad, daa, and dgd. This dulcimer model is bringing the appalachian mountain music to everyone at a low price. I was really getting into traditional irish and appalachian fiddle tunes, and needed to play in a variety of keys. The sound is smooth and sweet and the action is like butter. The usual tuning is dad but may be daa or gdg using alternate string sets. Home mountain dulcimers gig bag case mountain dulcimers. Johnson fi220 lap dulcimer is a very well designed dulcimer model from johnson as it has decorative heartshaped sound holes on the body. At the dulcimer shop, in mountain view, arkansas a few of our featured. It quickly became a dulcimer shop devoted to the appalachian dulcimer and other traditional instruments.

Black plastic capo with rubber pad underneath to protect the fingerboard. It has a 26 34 fret scale with silver grover tuners, an ebony overlay on both the peghead and the fretboard. Made specifically for a dulcimer, our capo wont hurt your dulcimers finish. Larry mc spadden on inside label end to end is 36long and widest point is 7 model m12w see photos. Mountain dulcimer capo for sale folkcraft instruments. Shop dulcimers products online dulcimer books for sale. To return to the original key, simply remove the capo. Easy on and off, it allows the strap to remain on the dulcimer. It has the most beautiful resonant voice one can imagine, and is so smoooooth to play. All you have to supply is carpenters glue, sand paper, finish, basic tools and 15 to 20 hours of loving labor. This book will set out to introduce a method of playing authentic blues on the mountain dulcimer. It is made from a very highquality walnut veneer and has a beautiful sound. This mcspadden has a cherry back, spruce top, and a 1 12 fret added.

Instructions for using a capo for mountain dulcimer. Dulcimer accessoriess ron gibson mountain dulcimers. Beautiful brass construction for dependable tone quality. The case is in excellent condition with solid latches and handle. There was a mcspadden in the shop and while this is no mcspadden it has a nice sound similar to the msspadden i played at a much higher price. Here are a couple sample pictures of these fine instruments. I recently acquired a mcspadden mahogany ginger dulcimer a 34 size dulcimer tuned to gdg to play in the key of g and love it. View, ar qualitysounding, easy to play, true fretting, lifetime guarantee. A dulcimer capo is a little mechanical device that clamps over. Im here in mountain view with lynn mcspadden as part of the lyon college regional study centers oral history project on the creation and development of the arkansas folk festival and the ozark folk center.