{"product_id":"understanding-and-playing-dulcimer-for-jay-a-poulos-9798248186617","title":"Understanding and Playing Dulcimer for Beginners: A Friendly, Step-by-Step Path to Your First Songs, With 60+ Tunes for Lifelong Practice","description":"Have you ever held a \u003cb\u003edulcimer\u003c\/b\u003e, captivated by its gentle sound, but had no idea where to begin?\u003cbr\u003eThat feeling of wonder mixed with hesitation is exactly where this book starts. Designed for the absolute beginner it replaces confusion with a clear, practical path.\u003cbr\u003eThis isn't just another manual. It's a series of friendly conversations from a coach who's been in your seat. I, Jay, wrote this to be the supportive guide I needed years ago, one that focuses on the joy of progress, not the pressure of perfection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside Your Complete Dulcimer Companion, You Will: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfidently set up, tune, and hold your instrument from day one.\u003cbr\u003eRead easy tablature and play simple melodies within your first session\u003cbr\u003eMaster steady strumming and gentle fingerpicking for a rich, full sound\u003cbr\u003eUnlock essential chords and learn to change them smoothly.\u003cbr\u003eAdd expressive slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs to make music your Develop your ear to pick out tunes and even create simple melodies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Guide Stands Apart: \u003c\/b\u003e It pairs every lesson with immediate musical reward. Integrated directly into the book is Your First Dulcimer Songbook, a curated collection of 60+ timeless folk tunes, hymns, and ballads. You won't just practice techniques; you'll apply them to play beautiful music from the very start.\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a complete, fulfilling course on its own. The songbook is a bonus resource included to enrich your practice and provide years of material.\u003cbr\u003eIf you're ready to transform curiosity into capability and discover the unique peace that comes from making music with your own hands, your journey begins here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake the first step. Your dulcimer is waiting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jay A. Poulos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798248186617\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.19d","brand":"Jay A. Poulos","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447318130943,"sku":"9798248186617","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7a1f1508-a5a6-41ef-a49a-1ef263884f2d.jpg?v=1777230306","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-and-playing-dulcimer-for-jay-a-poulos-9798248186617","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}