Lois Hornbostel
 | A Mel Bay author since 1979, Lois Hornbostel has played a prominent role in the growth of the mountain dulcimer's popularity through her playing, teaching, writing and event organizing. She is a popular performer-teacher at dulcimer events and has taught over 18,000 school children the basics of dulcimer playing through arts-in-schools programs. Lois enjoys learning her music from within various traditions, from Irish music in New York City to Cajun dance tunes in Louisiana. She has won the dulcimer competitions at the Galax, VA, and other old-time fiddle conventions. Lois is founder and director of the Western Carolina University Mountain Dulcimer Week, which has set standards in musical excellence and teaching techniques, and is coordinator of the Swannanoa Gathering Dulcimer Week, which features both mountain and hammered dulcimers. Check out here website @ http://www.LoisHornbostel.com |
Books by Lois Hornbostel currently available from Mel Bay:
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Cajun Favorites for Mountain Dulcimer
MB98402BCD, $19.95.
This collection of sweet waltzes and lively two-steps presents an exciting new repertoire for mountain dulcimer players, with playing techniques for authentic style. A CD of all the music is included, and the notation and chords in standard keys can also be used for other instruments. This music suits the mountain dulcimer well because it comes from the Cajun accordion, which has the same simple diatonic scale. The easy melodies and chord progressions in this repertoire can be played by less experienced dulcimer players, while the tips on improvisation and embellished versions offer creativity for more experienced players. Music includes "Jolie Blon," "Mardi Gras Dance," "J'ai Passé Devant ta Porte," "Allons à Lafayette," "Madame Sosthéne," "The Back Door."
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American Fiddle Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer
MB95527, $12.95.
This book contains 32 melodious and energetic favorite fiddle tunes arranged for the novice to experienced player in traditional keys, with musical notation so the selections can be played with other instruments in authentic style. Includes instruction on techniques like note atriculation, accompaniment chords, economic fingering, memorization and building speed, kick-offs
and tags, improvisation, and playing the dulcimer in a string band.
Companion CD available from Lois Hornbostel
$15.00 + $2 postage Ldulc@gte.net |  |
Anthology for the Fretted Dulcimer Available for download complete or in sections
through www.baysidepress.com.
Powerhouse book of 64 playing techniques and arrangements of many styles of music, including
world folk music and contemporary styles. Includes guest arrangements by other notable dulcimer
players.
Dulcimer Fiddle Tunes
Available for download complete or in sections through www.baysidepress.com.
Novice-Experienced.40 favorite fiddle tunes in dulcimer tablature with chords & technique instruction.
Contact Lois for copies of these Mel Bay books not in current catalog:
- The Irish Dulcimer, MB93661
- Dulcimer Duets, Rounds & Ensembles, MB94041
- Anthology for the Fretted Dulcimer, MB93850
- Dulcimer Fiddle Tunes (with companion CDs; cassettes), MB93713
- Lois is also completing for Mel Bay a new book entitled Cajun Favorites for Mountain Dulcimer.
- Lois also has a featured arrangement in 2000 Dulcimer, MB 98374BCD
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