Dulcimer Maker : the Craft of Homer Ledford.

Dulcimer Maker : the Craft of Homer Ledford.

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Author / Creator:Alvey, R. Gerald, 1935-
Imprint:Lexington : The University Press of Kentucky, 2003.
Description:1 online resource (xvii, 197 pages)
Language:English
Subject:
Ledford, Homer, -- 1927-2006.
Ledford, Homer, -- 1927-2006.
Musical instrument makers -- Kentucky -- Biography.
Appalachian dulcimer.
Appalachian dulcimer.
Musical instrument makers.
Kentucky.
Electronic books.
Biographies.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11239736
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ISBN:9780813148458
0813148456
9780813190518
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
English.
Print version record.
Summary: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.
Other form:Print version: Alvey, R. Gerald. Dulcimer Maker : The Craft of Homer Ledford. Lexington : The University Press of Kentucky, ©2015 9780813190518

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