This book is a treasure-trove of information and music for all players of the hammered dulcimer. Phillip Mason has written the definitive text on the history, tuning, playing technique, harmonic dimensions, construction, and repair of the "sweet-voiced" instrument. In an extensive essay, he also shares his thoughts on the fundamentals of singing with the hammered dulcimer. Concepts revealed here would be useful to anyone who aspires to sing, or improve ones singing technique. Music and lyrics for 34 songs are included in the "Music Section" followed by construction tips and plans for building your own hammered dulcimer.

America The Beautiful       Samuel A. Ward
Angels We Have Heard On High      
Arkansas Traveller      
Big Rock Candy Mountain      
Boys Of Wexford      
Country Gardens      
Dwelling In Beulah Land      
Flowers Of Edinburgh      
Heavenly Sunlight      
Irish Washerwoman      
Lovely Nancy      
Macpherson's Farewell      
Marching Through Georgia       Henry C. Work
Morpeth Rant      
Ode To Joy       Ludwig Van Beeethoven
Over The Border      
Over The Hills To Glory      
Petronella      
Shandon Bells      
Speed The Plough      
Swannee River       Stephen Foster
The Ash Grove      
The British Grenadiers      
The Camptown Races       Stephen Foster
The Church In The Wildwood       William S. Pitts
The Men Of Harlech      
The Morning Star      
The Unclouded Day       Rev. J.K. Alwood
The Westminster Clock Chimes       Rev. J.K. Alwood
The White Cockade       Rev. J.K. Alwood
The Wind That Shakes The Barley       Rev. J.K. Alwood
Times Are Getting Hard       Rev. J.K. Alwood
Wild Mountain Thyme       Rev. J.K. Alwood