Tunes Added Since New Years Day, 2000 Marked With *

Celtic - Scots

(Sir) Alexander Don's Strathspey - Scottish - Ancestor of "Auld lang syne"? - MIDI

Learn about the ancestry of the famous tune "Auld lang syne" and listen to the Scottish strathspey that may be its predecessor.

Auld lang syne - Scottish - Robert Burns - the familiar tune. Which tune did Burns prefer? - MIDI

Discover the different versions of the Scottish song "Auld lang syne" favored by Robert Burns, as you listen to the familiar tune.

Auld lang syne - Scottish - Robert Burns - a less familiar tune - MIDI

Explore a lesser-known version of the Scottish song "Auld lang syne" as you listen to this MIDI file.

Banks of Spey - Scots - One of the great William Marshall strathspeys from the 1700s - MIDI

Enjoy the vibrant Scottish strathspey "Banks of Spey" by William Marshall, a renowned composer from the 18th century.

Celtic - Irish

Avenging and Bright - Irish, Thomas Moore song, early 1800's - MIDI

Delight in the Irish song "Avenging and Bright" by Thomas Moore, a prolific writer from the early 19th century.

Banshee - or MacMahon's - Fast Irish reel, with a minor key bridge - MIDI

Experience the energy of the fast Irish reel "Banshee" or "MacMahon's" as you listen to this MIDI file.

Battle of Aughrim, Irish, after the battle in the 1690's Jacobite wars - MIDI

Transport yourself to the historic Battle of Aughrim with this Irish tune commemorating the event in the 17th century.

Blackbird - The 18th Century Celtic tune discussed on the reenactor page - MIDI

Guy Lombardo auld Lang Syne Deck the Halls Circa 1961 - Etsy Israel

Learn about the historical significance of the 18th-century Celtic tune "Blackbird" as you listen to the MIDI file.

North American

Arkansas Traveler - With a bit of the old 19th Century traveler patter routine - MIDI

Immerse yourself in the sounds of 19th-century North America with the lively tune "Arkansas Traveler" accompanied by a humorous patter routine.

Back of the Schoolbus Suite I - Three tunes learned in the back of the schoolbus - folk music that survives with neither official support nor commercial assistance: Helen Had a Steamboat, Found a Peanut, Ninety Nine Bottles of Beer on the Wall - MIDI

Rediscover childhood memories with these three tunes that were commonly sung on school buses, including "Helen Had a Steamboat" and "Ninety Nine Bottles of Beer on the Wall."

Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine - American, Scot, Irish ? - MIDI

Take a musical journey with the tune "Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine," which has origins in both American, Scottish, and Irish traditions.

Christmas Hornpipe - American, in traditional key of B flat - MIDI

Get into the holiday spirit with the lively Christmas tune "Christmas Hornpipe" played in the traditional key of B flat.

English

A-Beggin' I Will Go - Traditional English humorous song - Em setting - MIDI

Enjoy a traditional English humorous song, "A-Beggin' I Will Go," accompanied by a lively melody in the key of Em.

The Agincourt Carol, from Henry V's victory in 1415 and the cover of Kitchen Musician Book #13 - MIDI

Step back in time with the historic "Agincourt Carol," immortalizing Henry V's victory in 1415, as you listen to this MIDI file.

Beeswing, Scottish/North England - Hornpipe by 19th Century fiddler James Hill, in the fiddle key, B flat - MIDI

Delight in the Scottish and North English hornpipe "Beeswing" composed by the 19th-century fiddler James Hill, played in the fiddle key of B flat.

Dame Get Up and Bake Your Pies, Olde English carol of the Greensleeves family, with lyrics Scrooge would have loved... rather ghastly after the first verse, actually. MIDI

Listen to the haunting English carol "Dame Get Up and Bake Your Pies" from the Greensleeves family, complete with lyrics that tell a rather ghastly story.

French and Other

Aure Francoise - French, 3/4 major key arrangement - MIDI

Experience the beauty of the French tune "Aure Francoise," played in a lively 3/4 major key arrangement.

Cantique de Noel - French 19th Century Christmas Song (O Holy Night)- MIDI

Immerse yourself in the timeless French Christmas song "Cantique de Noel" (O Holy Night) as you listen to this MIDI file.

Malbrouk, French - 1722, also popular in colonial America and used by Beethoven in Wellington's Victory - discussed on the reenactor page - MIDI

Discover the historical significance of the French tune "Malbrouk" from 1722, which also gained popularity in colonial America and was later used by Beethoven in "Wellington's Victory."

O Holy Night - French 19th Century Christmas Song (Cantique de Noel)- MIDI

Celebrate the holiday season with the timeless French Christmas song "O Holy Night" as you listen to this MIDI file.

Note: The list above is just a selection of the tunes available. For more tunes and information, please visit the Kitchen Musician Books and explore their extensive collection of sheet music and MIDI files.

Enjoy the rich and diverse musical traditions of the hammered dulcimer and other instruments with these GIFs and MIDI files. Whether you're a musician looking for instructional aids or simply a lover of traditional tunes, you'll find a wealth of melodies to explore. From Scottish strathspeys to Irish reels and English country dances, the collection offers a world of musical delight. So go ahead, immerse yourself in the melodies and let your creativity soar!