Mel Bay's Complete Dulcimer Handbook Author:Mark Biggs A sourcebook for the mountain dulcimer complete with basic information on the instrument and its fundamental playing techniques; a history of the dulcimer; finger, strumming and chording exercises; scale and chord charts; tuning, chording, strumming and flat-picking information; as well as a series of lessons and songs designed to lead the playe... more »r from a beginner level on to more advanced techniques. Over 50 traditional folksongs, classical pieces, country dance tunes and original songs arranged for the dulcimer complete with tablature, and the melody line written with the chords above it, so that the songs can also be played on other instruments as well.« less