Beginning Mountain Dulcimer

Weeks 1, 3, 6, 9 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner 208 | Ages 12+

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, flat-picking, rhythm, chords and more. No prior musical experience is necessary. Dulcimers may be borrowed for the week. Ages 12+.

Beth Lassi

M.B.A., 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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