Beginning Mountain Dulcimer

Week 2, 6, 8 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner 208 | Ages 12 and up

The mountain dulcimer is a very sweet sounding and versatile instrument. Come and learn to play some beautiful and simple tunes. We will cover tuning, reading tablature, strumming, flatpicking, rhythm, chords and more. No prior musical experience is necessary. Dulcimers may be borrowed for the week.

Class Times

Beth Lassi

MBA, Union College. Varied musical background including dulcimer, concertina and piano. Has led workshops at Chautauqua and at numerous dulcimer festivals over the last decade. Teaches privately and has coauthored four dulcimer books.

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