Dulcimer Maker : the Craft of Homer Ledford
Appalachian dulcimer Musical instrument makers Ledford, Homer, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY MUSIC / Musical Instruments / General MUSIC Biography sähkökirjat
The University Press of Kentucky
2003
EISBN 9780813148458
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Foreword; Introduction; I. Homer Ledford: The Man and Craftsman; II. The Anatomy of the Ledford Dulcimer; III. The Ledford Dulcimer in Context; Afterword; Audeography; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; W; Y.
Dulcimer making has long been considered an art. The exquisite design is also functional, and the best instruments sound as beautiful as they look. Homer Ledford, a legend among dulcimer makers, is known for his innovative but traditional craftsmanship. A biography and a step-by-step guide to dulcimer making, this classic book illuminates and celebrates the work of a master craftsman, musician, and folk artist. This new edition presents a foreword by Ron Pen, director of the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music at the University of Kentucky, and an enlightening afterword featuring a conv.
Dulcimer making has long been considered an art. The exquisite design is also functional, and the best instruments sound as beautiful as they look. Homer Ledford, a legend among dulcimer makers, is known for his innovative but traditional craftsmanship. A biography and a step-by-step guide to dulcimer making, this classic book illuminates and celebrates the work of a master craftsman, musician, and folk artist. This new edition presents a foreword by Ron Pen, director of the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music at the University of Kentucky, and an enlightening afterword featuring a conv.
