Holiday Tunes

for the Mountain Dulcimer

Mondays, November 5, 12, 19 and 26

7 to 8 p.m.

Fee: $70

Players will learn four traditional tune arrangements. The class is for all level of players. Loaner dulcimers are available.   Christmas is Coming, Pat-a-Pan, Up on the Housetop, Little Drummer Boy.

 

Hymns for Mountain Dulcimer

Mondays, February 4, 11, 25

7:00-8:20 p.m.

Fee: $70

This class will focus on well-loved hymns that can be used for church performances or the player’s own enjoyment.

 

Introduction to Fingerpicking

Mondays, March 3, 10, 17

7:00-8:20 p.m.

This technique gives the dulcimer a much-loved tone and beauty. The class will show players how to incorporate this style of playing into their repertoire.

 

Songs in the Key of G

Mondays, April 14, 21, 28

7:00-8:20 p.m.

The ability to play in a variety of keys is important when playing with other musicians. This class will introduce using chords, a capo and re-tuning to change keys. All levels of players.

 

Using Chords and Basic Music Theory for Mountain Dulcimer

May 5, 12, 19

7:00-8:20 p.m.

Understanding simple principles of how music works as applied to the dulcimer can add depth to your playing.  

With only a few exceptions, all classes provide new music even where the names of the classes are similar to past classes. For example, the Christmas music class will present all new songs this year.