Mountain Dulcimer: All Levels
Week 9 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner 208 | Ages 12 and up
Beginners with some prior musical experience as well as more experienced players are welcome. An introduction to the instrument including how to play melodies and basic chords will be provided followed by skill building in a variety of areas including: fingering for smooth playing (including hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides); ear training (practice getting away from paper and playing by ear); chords and listening for chord progressions; jamming and playing together. The course will be flexible so that instruction is tailored to address the interest and skill levels of class participants.
Dulcimers may be borrowed for the week.
Class Times
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.
