HAMMERED DULCIMER 1
Karen Harvey
"Suo Gan"
BEGINNERS/ADVANCED BEGINNERS/ EARLY
INTERMEDIATE
In this session, you will learn a lovely
traditional Welsh lullaby titled “Suo Gan”
(pronounced see-o- gan). This class will incorporate
information about major pentatonic music, dynamics
of calming music, and how to move a phrase or tune
to a new location on the dulcimer (different key).
If time permits, you will also learn one of Karen’s
original simple tunes, entitled “Canyon Sunset”,
which offers opportunity for harmony to fill longer
held notes with an octave echo which amplifies the
beautiful ringing of the dulcimer. Students will
receive sheet music and opportunities to hear both
of these inspiring and calming tunes which can be
paired.
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HAMMERED DULCIMER 2
Tina Bergmann
“Ragtime Techniques/Repertoire”
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
We’ll learn “Combination Rag”, a
1930’s rag from the East Texas Serenaders, and
examine the techniques that make it jump.
Syncopation, phrasing, pulse, and dynamics will be
among the ideas discussed.
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FRETTED/MOUNTAIN DULCIMER 1
Neal Hellman
“Aeolian Mode for
Beginner”
BEGINNERS
Students will tune to the Aeolian mode of
D (D-A-C where D is the bass string). This is both a
simple and rewarding workshop, especially for beginners.
Students will be taught basic melodies as well as how to
utilize the dulcimer to back up the voice. Selections
include: The Praties, Kojo no Tuski, Goddesses, Breton
Tune and Nonesuch.
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FRETTED/MOUNTAIN DULCIMER 2
Leo Kretzner
“Three Ways to Play in G””
INTERMEDIATE
Because not everything is in D!! Leo will lay out
his three approaches to playing in G: Capo at the third
fret, playing key of G chords while tuned D-A-D, and
playing in the D - G - D tuning. Each has its
advantages. Have your dulcimer tuned to D-A-D and we'll
go from there. A song and a jig and something else TBD,
in each of the three ways!
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OTHER WORKSHOPS 1
Patty McCollom
“Tinwhistle"
BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE
Are you looking for an instrument that is fun,
portable, and relatively easy to play? If yes, then the
tinwhistle is for you. It’s has been around for hundreds
of years and is often a featured instrument in Celtic
bands. The tinwhistle offers something for every level
of player, from simple, unadorned melodies to highly
ornamented jigs and reels.
This workshop will be customized to fit the experience
level of the players. If both beginners and more
advanced players are in the class, the first half will
focus on new players to cover breathing, fingering,
methods for achieving a good tone, and a simple melody.
The second half of class time will then include
ornamentation, such as rolls, cuts, taps and slides and
a tune using some of these ornaments to benefit the more
advanced players. You will need a tinwhistle in the key
of D.
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OTHER WORKSHOPS 2
Bill Dempsey
“Sing Along with Bill"
All Levels
Group singing workshop with Bill, master of
participation music! He accompanies himself and
others on fretted dulcimer/ guitar/ ukulele/ 5
string banjo/ harmonica/ trombone/ pocket trumpet/
cajon/ etc! Join in for all the fun!
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2020 Saturday Sep 26th Workshops
