Appalachian Dulcimer Traditions de Ralph Lee Smith

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Scarecrow Press, 2001-12-18. Paperback. New.

Scarecrow Press, 2001-12-18. Paperback. Like New.

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Paperback / softback. New. A first-hand report on an effort to enlarge our knowledge of the Appalachian dulcimer's history by searching the hills and 'hollers' of Appalachia, looking at old instruments, and listening to the tales of old folks.

New. The Appalachian dulcimer is one of America's major contributions to world music and folk art. Homemade and handmade, played by people with no formal knowledge of music, this beautiful instrument arrived in the light of the 20th century with virtually no written record. Appalachian Dulcimer Traditions is a first-hand report to enlarge our knowledge of the dulcimer's history by searching the hills and "hollers" of Appalachia, looking at old instruments, and listening to the tales of old folks. After reviewing the instrument's special musical features, the book describes some related instruments, and reveals little-known facts about the dulcimer's origins on the early Appalachian frontier. The book then describes three major design traditions of the dulcimer, each centered in its own geographical area, and focuses on important makers in each of the three traditions-the Melton family of Galax, Virginia, Charles M. Prichard of Huntington, West Virginia, and… Leer más

Scarecrow Pr, 2001. Paperback. New. new edition edition. 192 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.25 inches.

Scarecrow Press, 2001-12-18. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!