Dulcimer Ensemble

Note: there will be no class on April 17th

Playing music in a group can be a valuable learning experience and a whole lot of fun. In this class, you’ll strengthen core playing skills while experiencing the joy of playing music with others in a supportive atmosphere. This is a mixed skills level class for students who have completed Dulcimer 1 skills and beyond. Throughout the 8 weeks, students suggest tunes for the group to learn and play. 

You will:

• Practice learning tunes by ear, and explore variations on melodies
• Practice playing backup chords, and hearing chord changes
• Improve timing, strengthen strumming and flatpicking skills
• Review familiar repertoire, and learn new tunes from traditional Appalachian tunes to the original Carter family repertoire
• Arrange tunes for performing
• Play tunes in keys other than D
• Gain experience playing with other instrumentalists in a group such as penny whistle, hammer dulcimer, banjo, guitar, mandolin, etc.
• Improve confidence in playing in jams and small groups

Most of the repertoire for this session will be taught by ear. Dulcimer tab will be provided as a resource for challenging tunes and techniques.

This is an adult class open to students aged 13 and up.