This book teaches beginners how to tune a play the dulcimer, and features illustrations, drawings, and recollections of the dulcimer's local history. It also includes music and lyrics for 16 songs from The Ritchie Family of Kentucky.
Contents: Bachelor's Hall • Barb'ry Ellen • Dear Companion • Go Tell Aunt Rhodie • Goin' to Boston • Ground Hog • O Johnny's on the Water • Old Betty Larkin • Old Joe Clark • Over the River, Charlie • Pretty Betty Martin • Pretty Polly • Pretty Saro • Shady Grove • What'll Do with the Baby-o.
Contents: Bachelor's Hall • Barb'ry Ellen • Dear Companion • Go Tell Aunt Rhodie • Goin' to Boston • Ground Hog • O Johnny's on the Water • Old Betty Larkin • Old Joe Clark • Over the River, Charlie • Pretty Betty Martin • Pretty Polly • Pretty Saro • Shady Grove • What'll Do with the Baby-o.
