NEW e-Book
Irish Emeralds for Mountain Dulcimer
Digital Download (Includes PDF and Zip file of MIDIs)
$28
$28
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The mountain dulcimer has an excellent voice for expressing the many moods and modes of Irish music: nostalgic and playful, historical and legendary, romantic and heroic, elegant and rustic.
Featuring dances, songs, and airs, this collection brings together many shades of green, many beautiful “Irish emeralds” to move and delight both musicians and their listeners. • 42 songs showcase the variety of traditional Irish music. • Historical background is provided for each song. • Arrangements include notation, tablature, and chords (mostly intermediate level and some advanced). • Songs are in a variety of tunings, and some require a capo. • Midis are provided for each song to support learning by listening. Click here to see the Table of Contents |
Welcome, fellow travelers, to my musical realm! Feel free to explore...
You will find that each of my songs is deeply tied to a story. With my singing and playing, I seek to create mystical and mythical journeys guided by an acoustic heart, which is the mountain dulcimer… This music is meant to nurture hope and affirm the goodness and beauty of life. My style incorporates a Romantic blend of medieval, Celtic, folk, and world music along with newer influences.
In live performance, my dulcimers are heralds of quiet joy, healing, and life well lived. They are especially suited to small, intimate gatherings and events, but they may also be effectively accommodated in larger venues.
I would be happy to musically accompany a special occasion in your life, to share the essence of the music that I love with others in a performance setting, or to teach about the mountain dulcimer and how it can be a source of personal enrichment.
The above pages will explain and demonstrate my approach to each of these outreaches and provide you with further information so we can explore how my music and instruction may fit into your vision.
You will find that each of my songs is deeply tied to a story. With my singing and playing, I seek to create mystical and mythical journeys guided by an acoustic heart, which is the mountain dulcimer… This music is meant to nurture hope and affirm the goodness and beauty of life. My style incorporates a Romantic blend of medieval, Celtic, folk, and world music along with newer influences.
In live performance, my dulcimers are heralds of quiet joy, healing, and life well lived. They are especially suited to small, intimate gatherings and events, but they may also be effectively accommodated in larger venues.
I would be happy to musically accompany a special occasion in your life, to share the essence of the music that I love with others in a performance setting, or to teach about the mountain dulcimer and how it can be a source of personal enrichment.
The above pages will explain and demonstrate my approach to each of these outreaches and provide you with further information so we can explore how my music and instruction may fit into your vision.
Also available for order...
Book and Video Set: Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers
Book and Video Set: Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers
Current and Upcoming Events:
ONLINE MTN. DULCIMER WORKSHOP
Welsh Wonders:
Songs for Saint David's Day
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1-2:30 p.m. CST in Zoom
NEW MTN. DULCIMER WORKSHOP (Sun., March 1, 2026): Although a Celtic nation like Ireland and Scotland, Wales and its musical traditions are less well-known than their other Celtic counterparts. Therefore, to honor Saint David’s Day, the feast day of the national patron saint of Wales, I am delighted to share with you a winsome assortment of Welsh melodies for mountain dulcimer: the tragicomical “Sosban Fach” (the “saucepan song”), the hauntingly beautiful “Lisa Lân,” the soothing love song “Ar Lan y Môr,” and the favorite lullaby “Suo Gân.” Arrangements will be appropriate for the intermediate level. Please bring a capo! Registration will be $15 (or more) per participant. I will send you a Zoom meeting link and a PayPal link (or Square invoice upon request) once you RSVP by messaging me on Facebook or emailing me at [email protected].
Also, please see my "Letter to Friends Regarding Recordings of Workshops" (4-28-2024).
Also, please see my "Letter to Friends Regarding Recordings of Workshops" (4-28-2024).
ONLINE CONCERT
QuaranTUNE Irish Jam and Concert
March 14 (Jam) & 15 (Concert 7:30 p.m Eastern), 2026
I am so excited to be invited to perform in QuaranTune's Saint Patrick's Day concert! You can order tickets here: https://www.virtualdulcimerfest.com/concert
QDF Irish Concert - March 15th
Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of Irish music from the comfort of your own home. Join us for an extraordinary evening of traditional music performed by world-class musicians and connect with others, sharing in the joy and camaraderie of this beloved community.
IMPORTANT: When you checkout, download your ticket immediately from your order confirmation page.
FREE BOOK OF MUSIC
Every ticket comes with a book of music. This collection is new for 2026. It contains a mix of MD tablature and standard notation donated by this years performers, plus a few more great standards donated in years past.
FREE JAM
Saturday, March 14th • QDF will host a jam open to all at 7:30pm EDT. Anyone can join the fun and play along! No admission necessary. We will be using music from the book provided with the Irish Concert ticket.
QDF Irish Concert - March 15th
Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of Irish music from the comfort of your own home. Join us for an extraordinary evening of traditional music performed by world-class musicians and connect with others, sharing in the joy and camaraderie of this beloved community.
IMPORTANT: When you checkout, download your ticket immediately from your order confirmation page.
FREE BOOK OF MUSIC
Every ticket comes with a book of music. This collection is new for 2026. It contains a mix of MD tablature and standard notation donated by this years performers, plus a few more great standards donated in years past.
FREE JAM
Saturday, March 14th • QDF will host a jam open to all at 7:30pm EDT. Anyone can join the fun and play along! No admission necessary. We will be using music from the book provided with the Irish Concert ticket.
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