Children's Books Title: Sounds of the year by Joe Crompton and Carrie Crompton Description: A children's book of months and sounds. Joe Crompton's colorful, expressive images appeal to both children and adults. Joe's sister Carrie wrote the text and selected the images. Readers can encourage little ones to repeat the sounds. Title: ABC by Joe Crompton and Carrie Crompton Description: A children's book of ABCs. From "acrobats" to "zest," Joe Crompton's images are lively and engaging. Joe's sister Carrie selected the images for this abecedarium. Hammered Dulcimer Books Title: The Expressive Hammered Dulcimer: An Instructional Method by Carrie Crompton Partial Table of Contents:   1. The Sound of the Dulcimer: Bell Ringing in An Empty Sky   2. Legato Hammering   3. The Sound of the Dulcimer: Sparks of Lightning in a Cloud of Sound   4. Accented Hammering   5. Embellishment: Bounce   6. Embellishment: Double Stops   7. Embellishment: Grace Notes   8. Embellishment: Rolled Open Chords   9. Hammering in Jig Time 10. Playing Back-Up Description: This new method is the result of 20 years of teaching dulcimer and seeking a logical way to develop instrumental technique, musical expression and satisfying repertoire at the same time.

Title: Hammer Dulcimer Solos vol. 1 : A book of Repertoire by Carrie Crompton Table of Contents: Marie's Wedding Ballo Francese Munster Cloak The Road to Lisdoonvarna The Rights of Man The Black Nag Princess Royal Parson's Farewell Planxty Irwin Planxty George Brabazon Carolan's Concerto Minuet Kempt's Jig Minuet from Lute Suite inGavotte Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Nach der Senenden Coranto Greensleeves Sarabande Description: A classic book of arrangements which has influenced a generation of dulcimer players. Carrie's arrangements show the way to a sophisticated technique of self-accompaniment on the dulcimer, beginning with simple tunes that "make their own gravy" and leading to the music of J.S. Bach and Turlough O'Carolan. CD Available.

Title: Hammer Dulcimer Solos vol.2: A book of Repertoire by Carrie Crompton Table of Contents: Lord Inchiquin (Carolan) Sonatina (Beethoven) Mrs. Cole (Carolan) Carolan's Draught (Carolan) Juice of Barley Simple Gifts Over The Hills and Far Away The Cuckoo's Nest Douce Dame Jolie (Gui llaume de Machaut) Goddesses Catherine Tyrell Tambourin (J.-P. Rameau) Allegro (KMenuet (J.J. Quantz) Star of the County Down Prelude (J. S. Bach) Ayllesford Gavotte (G. F.. Handel) Muzette en Rondeau ( R. de Visee) Gavotte (M. Marais) Il Est Un Petit Ange Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes Dors, Ma Colombe Quittez Pasteurs Un flambeau, Jeannette Isabella Star in the East Masters in This Hall Good King Wenceslas God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Gloucestershire Wassail Description: Carrie's best-known arrangements of baroque and folk repertoire for the hammered dulcimer are included in this book. There is also a section of seasonal classics. CD Available.

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