This is a music book for anyone with a desire to play music regardless of your. About david zinn and strumstick music heart of the. When the free transaction is complete, you will see a download link on screen, and you will also receive an email with a link to download a pdf of the instruction book. The mcnally standard strumstick amazingly easy and versatile. Strumstick instructions lesson 1 youtube diy musical. Mcnally d33 sturmstick strumstick string instrument. This is a free digital download of the strumstick instruction book and owners manual that comes with each strumstick. The dulcitar is a variant of the appalachian dulcimer, which retains the dulcimers diatonic fret layout yet features a long neck that is intended to be played upright in the guitar style rather than flat across the lap. Learn guitar, bass, dobro, lap steel, harmonica, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, pedal steel, drum tracks, keyboards, country, rock, blues, more. Strumstick mountain dulcimer music book dulcimer music, mountain dulcimer. A wonderful version of this instrument is made by bob mcnally for more info click here. Alec finn played a 6 string bouzouki, tuned dad, i think mcnally has a strumstick short neck, gdg and a longer neck dad. A strumstick is relatively inexpensive, and easy to buy online, or at a specialty. First half mb of the strumstick instruction book pdf 1 of 2 pages.
Simple tune for the ordinary talent in four tablature books. Mcnally gig bag for grand strumstick musicians friend. Our lowest price strumstick, the g29 slimpicker with spruce top and plain soundhole. I am trying to rebuild an early 1900s gypsy strumstick and lo and behold your web site popped up. Ive got a dulcimer stick, and like skreech said these things have been around for years, its a. Read 7 posts by ryans seagull merlin m4 strumstick lessons and get access to exclusive content and experiences on the worlds largest membership platform for artists and creators. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. The strumstick is stamped inside the soundhole with the mcnally strumstick august 27, 1998 and the shipping will be i. A strumstick, originally derived from an african string instrument, is a simple 3 stringed dulcimer tuned to one key and is a good preparation for learning to play the guitar. Click the add to cart button and proceed as for a purchase. Finally, if you are already experienced at playing one of these, or a chromatic mountain dulcimer and are able to recommend, or even write, a tabbed tune book for strumstick dulcimer, also a tutor book, at a reasonable price, i for one, would be most grateful. I have just working on my 5th edition of this music book which will be available in november 20. For the experienced musician, its a terrific portable creative toolmelodies and grooves tumble out as you play. Finally, if you are already experienced at playing one of these, or a chromatic mountain dulcimer and are able to recommend, or even write, a tabbed tune book for strumstickdulcimer, also a tutor book, at a reasonable price, i for one, would be most grateful.
Lita workshop in making a strumstick final update 25may2015. The strumstick is stamped inside the soundhole with the mcnally strumstick august 27, 1998 and the shipping will be i tried to take pictures of it but the hole is very small. New disguises was produced entirely in garageband with loops found online and sounds created with a laptop keyboard in place of a synthesizer. The strumstick is something like a cross between a mountain dulcimer and a guitar that is, its a simple folk instrument with a small body and a limited scale. The standard is high and bright, and distinctly cheery, while the grand is darker, and moodier, and a little. The strumstick is fretted for major scale relative to the zero fret. Before this cd arived i had never heard lew dite perform, but i had seen frequent references to him, some of which described him as canadas king of skiffle and the canadian lonnie donegan. The only sheet music i have been able to find is at. This little merlin is a sweet little dulcimer inspired, diatonic acoustic instrument. Ryans seagull merlin m4 strumstick lessons is creating music. The strumstick is designed for beginners and experienced musicians. New disguises by strumstick free listening on soundcloud. There are plenty of great regular ukes out there, we were not trying to make yet another traditional uke.
Bills strum stick viewer project by bill akins from lithia springs, ga added on march 9, 2014. Tuning this instrument is tuned to the open tuning of d d, a, d, which basically means that if you just strum without fretting the instrument plays the chord of d. First half mb of the strumstick instruction book pdf 1 of 2 pages 118 second half 10mb of the strumstick instruction book pdf 2 of 2 pages 1936. Strumsticks tracks under by strumstick published on 20150702t01. The d33 strumstick tuned dad is our most popular model. The first strumstick training workshop in vancouver with four friends dec 2014. A guide to help people choose which one to get first. So far ive had a great deal of success with it, and i figured i would stop in here and say.
Download is in two parts for download size restrictions. Strumstick new disguises ep, released 14 december 20 1. You can strum chords to backup singing, you can tune it like a lap dulcimer and play dulcimer tunes or, if youre really good, you. The grand strumstick comes with a free instruction book, instruction cd and carry case. Like the dulcimer, it is tuned to a diatonic scale.
Mcnally gig bag for grand strumstick this soft padded stumstick case from mcnally is made of a coated waterproofed material. Stream new disguises, a playlist by strumstick from desktop or your mobile device. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. The first four editions totalled 400 copies, all of which have been sold. Music books for the merlin and the strumstick lew dite. The mcnally strumstick instruction dvd includes 20 chapters as well as a dvdrom material to view on your computer in. The tuning is d a d, with the high d being the same note as the middle string of the basic strumstick. Its a gstandard, but ive adjusted the tuning from gdg to eac to give myself some broader playing options access to minor key, in particular. The grand mcnally strumstick also called the dstrumstick is quite similar to the gstandard strumstick, but designed with different sonarity and pitch scale. Three steel strings tuned gdg key of g or d plays melody and harmony with simple strumming and one finger fretting. The production value leaves something to be desired, but its the best i could do with the tools i have. The mcnally d33 comes with pick, instruction cd, and book. New disguises by strumstick published on 201215t19. The first book that i put together is for the strumstick and the mountain dulcimer.
All vocals were recorded on the macbook pro internal microphone. Become a patron of ryans seagull merlin m4 strumstick lessons today. The grand mcnally strumstick also called the d strumstick is quite similar to the gstandard strumstick, but designed with different sonarity and pitch scale. No wrong notes and no talent required fun, not frustrating fret one string, strum all three whatever you do sounds ok. Ryans seagull merlin m4 strumstick lessons is creating. What makes the strumstick stand out is that it only plays in one key instead of all 12 like a guitar. Bob mcnally playing the d strumstick and the g strumstick, and explaining the differences between them. The strumstick is designed for nonplayers, and is delightfully easy to learn. New disguises was produced entirely in garageband with loops found online and sounds created with a. The strumstick was created by bob mcnally designer of the martin backpacker guitar and has a perfect blend of ease and versatility.
My problem is that in short this uke is a good idea gone wrong. Mcnally strumstick ukulele strumstick 4string strumstick. Tutorial on a few classic rock power chord riffs on strumstick, part 1 of 3, introduction. It plays the same as the gstandard no wrong notes and no talent required, but pitched lower. Although the strumstick is designed to be suitable even for those with no musical knowledge to be able to play, with its strength being the playing of melody typically on the highpitched topstring and the open lower strings acting as drone notes, it is nonetheless possible to apply conventional theory and technique to the. Jan 09, 2020 the strumstick is a clever three stringed instrument, based on the mountain dulcimer. In other words, capoing at 1 will give you an open a but you wont be able to play the a major scale.
Mcnally strumstick grand musical instruments barouke. You are incredible, will have to come by someday when back in georgia. Strumstick and mountain dulcimer music book roll in my. So if you just want to play the melodies on one string you can skip the next lesson on tuning and just go have fun with the songs. That is why there are no wrong notes, just great sounding music regardless of age or expertise. Instruction books and articles in applied theory and chord reference. Instrument accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. You can strum chords to backup singing, you can tune it like a lap dulcimer and play dulcimer tunes or, if youre really good, you can use banjo finger picks and play it like a banjo. This is a 4 string chromatic tenor guitar hand built on the strumstick style. Ive got a dulcimer stick, and like skreech said these things have been around for years, its a 4 string with a double course of strings on the top d. Nov 03, 2011 response from strumstick we make the ukelele strumstick strictly for fun and its unique sound.
Music books for the merlin and the strumstick lew dite youtube. It has adjustable straps, a pocket for strings under the flap, and a hook and loop closure. Simple tunes for the ordinary talent the subtitle says it all. Even a beginner can start playing music the very same day. The mcnally strumstick is a unique hybrid of the appalaichan dulcimer and the guitar. Luthier homer ledford coined the word dulcitar as a portmanteau of dulcimer and guitar, building his first model of the instrument around 1971. Strum sticks from the smokey mountain dulcimer works.
Sounds great right from the start even in a beginners hands. All of the songs in this book can be played on just one string. A strumstick is a 3string instrument that plays and sounds a little like a guitar, a little like a mandolin, a little like a dulcimer, and a little like a banjo. Basic specs availability brand new songbook edition. The mcnally grand strumstick plays the same way as the standard strumstick, but is piched lower. For a few dollars more you can add a decorative wood rosette inlay around the soundhole if you like. The total length is 36 inches with a 2512 inch chromatic scale. Beginners 3 string strumstick lessons tuned gdg intro scott grove. Songs bob fuller taught me to love lew dite with his grand strumstick. The strumstick is a musical instrument like nothing you have ever seen and is perfect for a nervous beginner or a pro who just wants to have fun.
Bad joke new disguises was produced entirely in garageband with loops found online and sounds created with a laptop keyboard in place of a synthesizer. This is a perfect smallsized, light weight instrument for travelling. Free instruction book and cd download are included. Today i picked up a 1994 mcnally strumstick at a local music shoppe, and im entirely delighted with it. Mcnally grand strumstick d 33 plays the same as the standard strumstick but designed to be a second strumstick in a different pitch range. Using a capo may give you a different baseopen chord but will not change what notes are available to you. Celebrating 20 years of presenting fine woodcrafts. The standard is high and bright, and distinctly cheery, while the grand is darker, and moodier, and a little bit richer sounding. This has steel strings, and a tiny soundbox, it has a banjomandolin kind of sound, and nobody needs it.
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