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Definition
of Folk Music Just what is
folk music, and what has it become?
Folk Process & Folk Music A tongue-in-cheek look at 'folk Music' and 'folk process'.
The Mudcat Cafe Database of 9000 folk, blues, and public domain songs, forums, profiles.
Yet Another Digital Tradition Page Mirror of Mudcat's database, tunes in several formats, &
midis, with pennywhistle notation and dulcimer tab available for songs with tunes.
Public Domain Music PDinfo page, a listing of 3500+ songs in public domain, and resources for
researching others that may be in the public domain.
When Works Pass Into the Public Domain A chart that lays out the possibilities.
Chilling Effects Clearinghouse Monitoring the legal climate of internet activity, a place you
should visit if you have any sort of music web site, fan site, etc.
The Amazing Slow Downer Roni Music program: Slow down mp3s and other digital music
without changing the pitch. Great for learning & practicing new tunes.
Folk, Old-Time, & Dulcimer Festivals A comprehensive color coded festival guide.
The Old-Time Music Home Page Old-time music news, events, sound files, and more.
The Old Time Herald-A Magazine Dedicated to Old-Time Music Archives, news, reviews, etc.
Gordon Banks' Old-Time Music Page Personal old-time music page with links, organizations, musicians, favorite festivals, etc.
Musical Traditions Internet Magazine Folk music of the world, reviews, articles, sound files.
HomeRecording.com-Record and mix tapes, CDs, MP3s on digital, computer, or cassette tape!
Street Performance Tips Tips for successful (and considerate) busking.
Overcoming Performance Anxiety Practice tips to help you deal with onstage jitters.
The Music Teachers List USA and International list of teachers for practically any instrument.
Ceolas Celtic Music archive Artists, reviews, sound files, lyrics and tunes in several formats.
Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture Covers all aspects, including music and musicians, links.
Songs of the Andes Lyrics (some english translations) and sound files (MP3 and Realaudio).
Folk Process & Folk Music A tongue-in-cheek look at 'folk Music' and 'folk process'.
The Mudcat Cafe Database of 9000 folk, blues, and public domain songs, forums, profiles.
Yet Another Digital Tradition Page Mirror of Mudcat's database, tunes in several formats, &
midis, with pennywhistle notation and dulcimer tab available for songs with tunes.
Public Domain Music PDinfo page, a listing of 3500+ songs in public domain, and resources for
researching others that may be in the public domain.
When Works Pass Into the Public Domain A chart that lays out the possibilities.
Chilling Effects Clearinghouse Monitoring the legal climate of internet activity, a place you
should visit if you have any sort of music web site, fan site, etc.
The Amazing Slow Downer Roni Music program: Slow down mp3s and other digital music
without changing the pitch. Great for learning & practicing new tunes.
Folk, Old-Time, & Dulcimer Festivals A comprehensive color coded festival guide.
The Old-Time Music Home Page Old-time music news, events, sound files, and more.
The Old Time Herald-A Magazine Dedicated to Old-Time Music Archives, news, reviews, etc.
Gordon Banks' Old-Time Music Page Personal old-time music page with links, organizations, musicians, favorite festivals, etc.
Musical Traditions Internet Magazine Folk music of the world, reviews, articles, sound files.
HomeRecording.com-Record and mix tapes, CDs, MP3s on digital, computer, or cassette tape!
Street Performance Tips Tips for successful (and considerate) busking.
Overcoming Performance Anxiety Practice tips to help you deal with onstage jitters.
The Music Teachers List USA and International list of teachers for practically any instrument.
Ceolas Celtic Music archive Artists, reviews, sound files, lyrics and tunes in several formats.
Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture Covers all aspects, including music and musicians, links.
Songs of the Andes Lyrics (some english translations) and sound files (MP3 and Realaudio).
Mountain
Dulcimer Links
Welcome to the Mountain Dulcimer Intro to mountain dulcimer and basic playing skills.
In Search of the Wild Dulcimer 1974 Classic on dulcimer and techniques, complete online.
Pick'n Noter Pages:Dulcimer Traditions Origins and history of the mountain dulcimer.
Appalachian Dulcimer History Some 19th century mountain dulcimers & dulcimer builders.
Music Box Dulcimers Description, pictures, and history of the Tennessee Music Box.
Dulcimer Camp & Old Time MD Builder Article on Kentucky Music Week and Warren May.
The Jean Ritchie Story "Ritchie is single-handedly responsible for the fact that anybody even
knows about the dulcimer." - Ruth Barrett, Aeolus Music.
Contemporary Mtn Dulcimer Players 1991 Article in 'Dirty Linen' by Jerry Rockwell on:
David Schnaufer, Lois Hornbostel, and Leo Kretzner.
Contemporary Mtn Dulcimer Players Part 2 1992, 'Dirty Linen'; Jerry Rockwell interviews
Lorraine Lee (Hammond), Larkin Bryant, and Barbara Truex.
Richard and Mimi Farina Website Richard, a 60's folk revival dulcimer player and his wife
Mimi, guitarist(& Joan Baez' sister), did some great collaborations that still inspire many.
Heidi Muller's Dulcimer Page Heidi Muller has been playing 'contemporary folk' and
old-time music on the mountain dulcimer for over 25 years.
Cyndi Lauper: NY Rock Interview Cyndi ocassionally appears on TV playing dulcimer.
Bing Futch's Website Hear Bing's dulcimer music, from traditional to cutting edge, the music of Mojave, Bing's band, and original compositions by Bing. Multi-media site.
Fiddletunes.com: Alan Freeman An extraordinary dulcimist, with streaming audio samples.
Dulcimer Girls A California mountain dulcimer duo.
Denny's Dulcimer Den Dennis DenHartog's mountain dulcimer page, 1st time buyer's guide,
banjo-dulcimer techniques,pictures, mp3s, festival guide and more.
DulciTunes A place where folks share mp3s of the music they play on dulcimer. Download mp3s of other players' songs, or have your own mp3s posted there.
MD Improvisation How to sound great, gain confidence, and learn, just noodling around.
Steven K. Smith's Virtual Classroom Useful & informative articles/novice to intermediate
players. Modes, blues playing techniques, using DAD tab in DAA(& vice versa), and more.
Mike Casey's Notes on Practising Planning and setting goals can help you get more out of your personal dulcimer playing times.
Dave's Mountain Dulcimer Page Music theory relating to the mountain dulcimer, technical stuff
& more. If you need to understand it in order to play it, this could be a great resource for you.
Greg Grant's Book List Greg's list of books he owns or has used, with very brief reviewsof most, quite subjective, but useful.
Terry Lewis Tabs and Music Some of the songs Terry has tabbed and plays.
Hand Made Music Online book with music of Robert Force/Al d'Ossche in dulcimer tab.
Everything Dulcimer Forums, tab, articles, chat room, free marketplace area, & much more.
Dulcimer Players News The magazine for dulcimer players and enthusiasts.
Bonnie Carol's Bio Bonnie Carol's dulcimer journey(mountain & hammered) over 30+ years.
Folk Notes Mountain Dulcimers Mountain dulcimers by over a half dozen different builders.
Welcome to the Mountain Dulcimer Intro to mountain dulcimer and basic playing skills.
In Search of the Wild Dulcimer 1974 Classic on dulcimer and techniques, complete online.
Pick'n Noter Pages:Dulcimer Traditions Origins and history of the mountain dulcimer.
Appalachian Dulcimer History Some 19th century mountain dulcimers & dulcimer builders.
Music Box Dulcimers Description, pictures, and history of the Tennessee Music Box.
Dulcimer Camp & Old Time MD Builder Article on Kentucky Music Week and Warren May.
The Jean Ritchie Story "Ritchie is single-handedly responsible for the fact that anybody even
knows about the dulcimer." - Ruth Barrett, Aeolus Music.
Contemporary Mtn Dulcimer Players 1991 Article in 'Dirty Linen' by Jerry Rockwell on:
David Schnaufer, Lois Hornbostel, and Leo Kretzner.
Contemporary Mtn Dulcimer Players Part 2 1992, 'Dirty Linen'; Jerry Rockwell interviews
Lorraine Lee (Hammond), Larkin Bryant, and Barbara Truex.
Richard and Mimi Farina Website Richard, a 60's folk revival dulcimer player and his wife
Mimi, guitarist(& Joan Baez' sister), did some great collaborations that still inspire many.
Heidi Muller's Dulcimer Page Heidi Muller has been playing 'contemporary folk' and
old-time music on the mountain dulcimer for over 25 years.
Cyndi Lauper: NY Rock Interview Cyndi ocassionally appears on TV playing dulcimer.
Bing Futch's Website Hear Bing's dulcimer music, from traditional to cutting edge, the music of Mojave, Bing's band, and original compositions by Bing. Multi-media site.
Fiddletunes.com: Alan Freeman An extraordinary dulcimist, with streaming audio samples.
Dulcimer Girls A California mountain dulcimer duo.
Denny's Dulcimer Den Dennis DenHartog's mountain dulcimer page, 1st time buyer's guide,
banjo-dulcimer techniques,pictures, mp3s, festival guide and more.
DulciTunes A place where folks share mp3s of the music they play on dulcimer. Download mp3s of other players' songs, or have your own mp3s posted there.
MD Improvisation How to sound great, gain confidence, and learn, just noodling around.
Steven K. Smith's Virtual Classroom Useful & informative articles/novice to intermediate
players. Modes, blues playing techniques, using DAD tab in DAA(& vice versa), and more.
Mike Casey's Notes on Practising Planning and setting goals can help you get more out of your personal dulcimer playing times.
Dave's Mountain Dulcimer Page Music theory relating to the mountain dulcimer, technical stuff
& more. If you need to understand it in order to play it, this could be a great resource for you.
Greg Grant's Book List Greg's list of books he owns or has used, with very brief reviewsof most, quite subjective, but useful.
Terry Lewis Tabs and Music Some of the songs Terry has tabbed and plays.
Hand Made Music Online book with music of Robert Force/Al d'Ossche in dulcimer tab.
Everything Dulcimer Forums, tab, articles, chat room, free marketplace area, & much more.
Dulcimer Players News The magazine for dulcimer players and enthusiasts.
Bonnie Carol's Bio Bonnie Carol's dulcimer journey(mountain & hammered) over 30+ years.
Folk Notes Mountain Dulcimers Mountain dulcimers by over a half dozen different builders.
Hammered
Dulcimer Links
Smithsonian:Hammered
Dulcimer History of the hammered dulcimer.
The Hammered Dulcimer in Western Culture Hammered dulcimer evolution since its
introduction into western culture in the 15th century.
The Kitchen Musician Site Hammered dulcimer page, humor and lots of useful and interesting
info. Facts, fabrications, and opinions are clearly delineated. How to buy a first dulcimer.
DulciTunes A place where folks share mp3s of the music they play on dulcimer. Download mp3s of other players' songs, or have your own mp3s posted there.
Dulcimer Stand Plan How to build your own hammered dulcimer stand.
How to build and Play a Hammered Dulcimer A Philip Mason article from an old Mother Earth News.
Bill Spence Biography One of the trail-blazers of modern hammered dulcimer playing and
recording. Bill's playing has inspired several generations of dulcimer players.
No Strings Attached A innovative group with hammered dulcimers front and center in
most of their tunes, they definitely push the envelope with a lot of their music.
Marcy Prochaska: Hammer Dulcimer Clips- "No Loose Threads" Some mp3 sound clips.
Brett Ridgeway's Hammered Dulcimer Practice Tips
The Hammered Dulcimer in Western Culture Hammered dulcimer evolution since its
introduction into western culture in the 15th century.
The Kitchen Musician Site Hammered dulcimer page, humor and lots of useful and interesting
info. Facts, fabrications, and opinions are clearly delineated. How to buy a first dulcimer.
DulciTunes A place where folks share mp3s of the music they play on dulcimer. Download mp3s of other players' songs, or have your own mp3s posted there.
Dulcimer Stand Plan How to build your own hammered dulcimer stand.
How to build and Play a Hammered Dulcimer A Philip Mason article from an old Mother Earth News.
Bill Spence Biography One of the trail-blazers of modern hammered dulcimer playing and
recording. Bill's playing has inspired several generations of dulcimer players.
No Strings Attached A innovative group with hammered dulcimers front and center in
most of their tunes, they definitely push the envelope with a lot of their music.
Marcy Prochaska: Hammer Dulcimer Clips- "No Loose Threads" Some mp3 sound clips.
Brett Ridgeway's Hammered Dulcimer Practice Tips
Brian Douglas,
Folksinger Plays and builds hammered dulcimers, a solid
body electric
hammered dulcimer, and MP3's.
Dulcimer Players News The magazine for dulcimer players and enthusiasts.
Folk Notes Hammered Dulcimers Features hammered dulcimers built by Rick Thum
Dulcimers, Songbird Dulcimers, & TK O'Briens'.
Mandolin Lessons Lessons on various subjects by a number of notable mandolin teachers.
Mandolin Chords Mandolin chord finder.
Old Time Clawhammer Banjo How to play clawhammer style banjo.
Locksley's EZ Harp Method Explanations and exercises to help you learn a great number of
things you will need to learn in order to be proficient at playing the harp.
Bodhran History A speculative history of the bodhran, but the best theory I could find.
The Bodhran in Irish Music Bodhran care, soundclips, tutorial, and links.
The Bodhrán Page All kinds of bodhran tips and facts. Bodhran jokes.
Chiff & Fipple: The Tinwhistle Internet Experience THE internet site for Irish whistles,
reveiws of whistles, care and playing tips, all the worthwhile links on the web, much more.
Blues Harmonica Lessons Five easy lessons to help you learn to play harmonica.
Harmonica Basics: Lessons, Tablature, and links Nice page to get you started. Check out
the links page, most aren't music related, but you're sure to find something interesting.
Flutetree: Native American Flute History, analaysis of flute design, fingering charts, and
online songbook with tab for native american flutes.
Folk Notes Harps, Strings, & Other Things Harps, banjos, mandolins, harmonicas, & more.
hammered dulcimer, and MP3's.
Dulcimer Players News The magazine for dulcimer players and enthusiasts.
Folk Notes Hammered Dulcimers Features hammered dulcimers built by Rick Thum
Dulcimers, Songbird Dulcimers, & TK O'Briens'.
Links for other
Instruments
Mandolin Lessons Lessons on various subjects by a number of notable mandolin teachers.
Mandolin Chords Mandolin chord finder.
Old Time Clawhammer Banjo How to play clawhammer style banjo.
Locksley's EZ Harp Method Explanations and exercises to help you learn a great number of
things you will need to learn in order to be proficient at playing the harp.
Bodhran History A speculative history of the bodhran, but the best theory I could find.
The Bodhran in Irish Music Bodhran care, soundclips, tutorial, and links.
The Bodhrán Page All kinds of bodhran tips and facts. Bodhran jokes.
Chiff & Fipple: The Tinwhistle Internet Experience THE internet site for Irish whistles,
reveiws of whistles, care and playing tips, all the worthwhile links on the web, much more.
Blues Harmonica Lessons Five easy lessons to help you learn to play harmonica.
Harmonica Basics: Lessons, Tablature, and links Nice page to get you started. Check out
the links page, most aren't music related, but you're sure to find something interesting.
Flutetree: Native American Flute History, analaysis of flute design, fingering charts, and
online songbook with tab for native american flutes.
Folk Notes Harps, Strings, & Other Things Harps, banjos, mandolins, harmonicas, & more.