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An essential item for the instrument builder, The Luthier's Handbook explores the secrets and science behind making good-sounding acoustic stringed instruments. Renowned author Roger H. Siminoff brings to the table more than four decades of luthiery experience and shares the time-tested philosophies, tips and technology of the craft. As the ideal complement to other books on building instruments, this text describes the structural and acoustical attributes of air chambers; what to listen for when tap-tuning; selecting a good piece of wood; placement of the braces and tone bars and how to tune them; how to select the right strings; what to consider in bridge design concepts; and much more. Includes a free String Gauge Calculator for determining the right set of strings..
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Once Jenny Casey was somebody’s daughter Once she was somebody’s enemy. Now the former Canadian special forces warrior lives on the hellish streets of Hartford, Connecticut, in the year 2062. Racked with pain, hiding from the government she served, running with a crime lord so she can save a life or two, Jenny is a month shy of fifty, and her artificially reconstructed body has started to unravel. But she is far from forgotten. A government scientist needs the perfect subject for a high-stakes project and has Jenny in his sights. Suddenly Jenny Casey is a pawn in a furious battle, waged in the corridors of the Internet, on the streets of battered cities, and in the complex wirings of her half-man-made nervous system. And she needs to gain control of the game before a brave new future spins completely out of control..
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Another great beginner's book from Madeline MacNeil, explaining every aspect of playing the hammered dulcimer. From detailed discussions on dulcimer layout, hammers, tuning, and stands to extensive performance notes on every tune-this book provides a wealth of information for all students of the hammered dulcimer. From Oh Suzanna to Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Madeline shows the novice dulcimer player how to "map your way through" a new piece of music, finding clear, musical directions through what at first must seem like a maze of strings. All tunes are in standard notation. The book's 87 pages are illustrated with photos as well as quaint woodcuts, engravings, and pen and ink drawings. The companion 85-minute DVD contains essential basic information on playing the hammered dulcimer--such as tuning, major and minor keys, duplicated notes, repeated notes, modulations, walking bass lines, chromatic notes, drone harmony, back-up chords, interval harmony, and more! ! Also contains Madeline MacNeil's hammered dulcimer solos on 25 tunes. CD included..
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Few things in life can put you on the emotional roller coaster like buying a home, from the highs of finding the perfect one and seeing it completed to the lows of construction delays and mortgage red tape. "You mean the hardwood flooring we saw in the model isn't included?" "Why won't our builder return our calls?" "Where did these extra costs come from?"

Before you buy your next home, let one of America's most successful home builders show you how to avoid the "land mines" that spoil the fun for so many unsuspecting buyers.

After 25 years and 30,000 homes, David Weekley has seen it all. And in this enlightening homebuyer's guide he tells it all. You'll learn how to look past the extras of a furnished model to see exactly what you're buying. Find out how to get your builder's attention if he won't return your calls. What are your options if construction delays are threatening your lock-in of a low interest rate?

Whether it's your first or fifth home, this book will open your eyes and put your back in the driver's seat where you belong. Checklists key questions and enlightening anecdotes make this an invaluable companion for anyone in the market for a home. Don't make a move without it. .
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Learn to play rhythm and accompaniment, slow and sweet or fast and furious, through simple chord shapes and hammering patterns. Modeled after the playing style of Rich Mullins .
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Mel Bay's Hammered Dulcimer Wall Chart contains a detailed picture of the instrument with bridges, string courses and notes clearly outlined. Locations of all of the notes on the sample 16/15 course dulcimer are presented both by music and in text. A hammering pattern diagram and photos of hammers and tuning wrenches are included. 35" x 24" durable coated paper..
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Tis the Season is a hammered dulcimer collection of tunes for holidays and other celebrations throughout the year. You may celebrate the New Year with Auld Lang Syne, and Valentine s Day with My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose. Play St. Patrick s Day in March, and for Easter you might choose the hymn Christ the Lord is Risen Today. Show your patriotism on the Fourth of July with these versions of America the Beautiful, or The Star Spangled Banner. Complete the calendar year with the Thanksgiving anthem, We Gather Together, and Christmas favorite Deck the Halls. This collection will carry you through the entire year with options for all of your favorite holidays and celebrations. Tis the Season is accessible to all levels of players, including both a beginning "melody-only" version and an intermediate arranged version for each song. In addition, each tune has guitar chords notated above the music staff. Standard notation only..
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An informative guide including over 430 photos featuring hand wrought, forged, cast, and hammered aluminum. Everything from ashtrays to smoking stands, jewelry to tables, and hundreds of serving pieces. All sizes and shapes are featured. 2003 values. AUTHORBIO: Everett Grist is the author of several books on marbles: Big Book of Marbles,Machine-Made & Contemporary Marbles, and Antique & Collectible Marbles. He is also the author of Collectible Aluminum. REVIEW: This book has become a standard for aluminum collectors everywhere. Brief company histories are provided, as well as information on marks, which precedes the pictorial price guide. Readers will see candy dishes, casseroles, coasters, bowls, pitchers, tray, and much more..
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First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer is designed to instruct beginning players on the instrument The melodies in this collection include a variety of hymns, holiday music and fiddle tunes written in standard notation, with instructions on how to read the notation. Lyrics and suggested chords for accompanying instruments are also included. The accompanying CD offers two tracks for each selection: a performance track with rhythm guitar and an instructional track with detailed phrase-by-phrase demonstration. The guided audio instruction at a slow tempo will prove invaluable for the "by ear" player. This method provides a "private lesson" approach for success on the hammered dulcimer..
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