Shelley Stevens - Baker's Dozen #5: Dulci-Merry Christmas

Shelly's Shaker Music is a very good introduction to Shaker tunes. As usual, her fingering is intuitive and makes the tunes beautiful as well as easy to play. All her books and music should be in your repertoire.

All of Shelley's books give you a chance to learn a few songs of a particular type. Think of them as the hors d'oeuvres before a meal. If you really click with the music, you can go and find more of it.

It was a miracle. I needed 10 copies of this book immediately and I caught Richard as he was moving out of his current office. He said he could get them to to me. AND HE DID. Ten gorgeous, spiral bound copies arrived early. Thank you, Richard.

Nice variety of songs….some familiar, and some new challenges as well with interesting playable arrangements.

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I likely won't get all of them, but "Baker's Dozen #1 Celtic Music" by Shelley Stevens is my third Baker's Dozen book. Two jigs in the book qualify as covering the cost of admission: Swallow Tail Jig and Black Nag, which is double jig. Both require using a capo on the first fret, but no other songs need one. Many of the tunes require strumming brightly and are quite lively. I was even able to create a pleasing medley by combining the book's The Sally Gardens with a version of Sally in the Garden.

My dulcimer group bought this book for playing at veteran homes. Great collection and nice to be able to take one book and go

I now have all her books, I ordered her other books for our group, so we all have the same. The simplicity of her books make it nice for advanced and some beginner players. Hyms for 2 is great, a much fuller sound ,

Shelley is a great dulcimer player and a superior arranger of tunes. Her books are perfect examples of this. I'm glad to have them.

Shelley Stevens - The Baker's Dozen: 13 Songs And Tunes For Mountain Dulcimer - Volume 3 - Old Time Songs

I was very excited to get a Shelley Steven tab book on sale. I bought 3 copies for my small group of players as Christmas gifts because I knew one player had an interest in this type of tune. This tab is clearly not for the new beginning player however. I’m struggling with these tunes myself.

Another book from Shelley Stevens' Baker's Dozen series, "#12 Jam Tunes and Beyond" includes a number of familiar numbers and a handful of new ones for me, such as Billy in the Low Ground, June Apple and Ragtime Annie. The latter one seems like a tune that missed the cut from her "#10 Ragtime and Honkytonk" book. If Folkcraft offers the other nine books from the series at the same discounted price, I would probably get them--ideally if all were offered at once to save on shipping.

Both volumes very helpful in learning new ties for me. Recommend for anyone seeking more tunes!!

I love everything about Shelley’s tab and this book does not disappoint!

Shelley’s tab is always a pleasure to read and play!

Great book! All the armed forces songs and more. Looking forward to playing for the veterans at the nursing home.

I bought this book for a student as well as myself. It has nice arrangements that are easy to play. She is a beginner and is happy to have a book with many pieces she can master rather quickly. I enjoy it too!

Shelley’s tab never disappoints…her arrangements are spot on!

It has some fun songs that I enjoy playing.

My group and I ALWAYS enjoy Shelley’s tab and arrangements. Hymns for 2 is very enjoyable, with lovely duos. THANKS SO MUCH!

Great book, step out on the wild side with these peppy ragtime tunes. Learn some syncopated rhythms!

Baker's Dozen #10 Ragtime and Honky Tonk is my second book by Shelley Stevens and well worth buying, especially when it was on sale. Some songs require a 1+ fret with the first or second fret offered as substitutes, but I suggest acquiring a mountain dulcimer with the 1+ fret to play them and others that regular players will likely encounter. I'm certain Folkcraft would be more than happy to assist in building such an instrument. The book includes many popular favorites plus an original composition titled "Dulcimer Rag," which is worth the admission price by itself.

I love this book! Even my beginning students can play these. I like Shelley's easy tab for my beginners!

User-friendly for beginners!

A very good book for beginners. But all skill levels will like it as you can work your own arrangement very easily.

Well written easy tab to play! Some not-so-familiar songs to learn too. A good thing!

Good mix of holiday favorites, easy tab to play or embelish.

Well written! Many of these fiddle tunes are familiar and can be used in dulcimer jam sessions anywhere. Easy tab to play.