Dedication 
Acknowledgements and Credits 
Introduction to Book 2
Blank TAB for three-string and four-string instruments and Chord Chart for DAD 
Level II – Branching Out
Level II Introduction: practice suggestions 
Chapter 1: Basic Chord Structure: a bit of music theory 
Chapter 2: Chord Forms: forms #1 & #2; movable forms to streamline your playing 
Chapter 3: Angles and Leanings and Tilts: visual shortcuts  
Chapter 4: Holding Forms: add polish to your playing 
Chapter 5: Accompaniment for Songs: chords and more ideas for your right hand 
Chapter 6: Other Tunings: DGD and DAC 
Chapter 7: The Capo: what it is and how it works 
Chapter 8: Fill, Color and “Twiddle-Diddles”: those “extra” notes  
Chapter 9: Review of Forms versus Positions: and some other things you need to know 
Chapter 10: Duets: suggestions for two or more dulcimers and/or other instruments 
Chapter 11: Take a Break – Level II: some more tunes for you to play 
Level III – You Take the Driver’s Seat
Level III Introduction: you take the keys! 
Chapter 12: A Present for You: the magic trick of associated patterns 
Chapter 13: Advanced Chords and More Patterns:
chord dissection, form #3, mirror images, angles again!
Chapter 14: Advanced Accompaniment for Songs and Tunes:
chord relationships, transposition, primary and secondary chords 
Chapter 15: Ear Training:
hints for hearing harmonies and chord changes  
Chapter 16: Creating Your Own Arrangements:
building melodies and harmonies around chord forms
Chapter 17: Playing with Four Equidistant Strings:
right and left hand techniques, form #4 chords, form #2 chord variations, “fill” 
Chapter 18: Advanced Techniques: double slides, mutes and harmonics 
Chapter 19: Brainteasers: tongue twisters for your fingers 
Chapter 20: Take a Break – Level III: final tunes  
Chapter 21: Honoring the Silence: finding the music between the notes 
Index of Song titles 
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