Dulcimer Maker: The Craft of Homer Ledford

by R. Gerald Alvey

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813190517
• ISBN13: 9780813190518
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

fabulous book in every way

I bought this book because I was fascinated by the man and his craft. It did not disappoint at all. FAbulous. It is not meant to be a step by step guide to making a "homer Ledford" dulcimer ...only he could make one anyway. An 'exact' copy would be silly and would still not achieve an instrument of the quality of a Ledford. (I have one) But it throws light on many many aspects of his craft. The latter bit is the least interesting but is still worth including. Mike From Leeds