Books by Jim Miller
Intro to Music Theory for the Harmonically Challenged
Mystified by music theory? This book explains the basics of theory in simple, easy to understand terms. Covers scales, modes, chords, intervals and more. Helps you become better at playing by ear. For all instruments. 16 pages.
Bass Dulcimer Basics
Play the bass dulcimer like a bass guitar. Covers alternating bass, bass runs, walking bass, Boogie Woogie, blues, shuffle, Doo Wop, swing, waltz, and jigs. Also TAB for 9 tunes to get you started. 21 pages.
Music Theory for Mountain Dulcimer
Explains why we do what we do when we play. Covers scales, modes, intervals, chords, harmony, and inversions. Helps you become better at playing by ear. Written specifically for mountain dulcimer. 19 pages.
Fun With the Uke
15 classic uke tunes from the "Golden Age" of the uke, the early 20th century. Includes words, chords, and TAB. 30 pages.
Rhythm Guitar Accompaniment with Cheri Miller
Covers alternating bass, bass runs, chord progressions, waltz time and transposing with a capo. Chord charts for 14 common jam tunes to get you started. 27 pages.
30 Old Time Jam Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer
30 Common and not so common jam tunes in the Public Domain in standard dulcimer TAB. 15 pages.
30 Old Time Jam Tunes for Mandolin
Same as above but for mandolin. 15 pages.
Celtic Mandolin
25 reels, jigs, hornpipes and airs in the Public Domain. Standard mandolin TAB plus chords. 27 pages.
Carter Family Songs in the Public Domain for Mountain Dulcimer Volume 1
15 songs in the public domain recorded by the Carter Family. Includes notation, words, chords and TAB.
Carter Family Songs in the Public Domain for Mountain Dulcimer Volume 2
15 more songs in the public domain recorded by the Carter Family. Includes notation, words, and TAB.
Beginning Uke
17 American folk tunes in the public domain. Includes words, chords and TAB.
All books $15.00 + $3.00 shipping or 2/$25 + $5.00 shipping
Contact Jim at jimiller5@msn.com or call 423-725-3191 to order