| Room A First room | Room B Lake corner room | Room C Stage area | Room D Far corner room | |
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| Session 1: 9 to 10 |
Instr: Wendy
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Instr: Mary
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Instr: Linda
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Instr: Doug
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| Session 2: 10:15 to 11:15 |
Instr: Wendy
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Instr: Mary
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Instr: Linda
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Instr: Doug
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| Session 3: 11:30 to 12:30 |
Instr: Ross
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Instr: Mary
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Instr: Linda
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Instr: Doug
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| Session 4: 3 to 4 |
Instr: Ross
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Instr: Mary
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Instr: Linda
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Instr: Doug
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| Session 5: 4:15 to 5:15 |
Instr: Mary
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Instr: Linda
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Instr: Doug
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Mountain Dulcimer
Beginning mountain dulcimer
For the new or nearly new player. Learn to strum two chords while singing (or while the teacher sings) and play fun beginner tunes in the Dadd tuning. Bring a flat pick, instrument, and a sense of fun.
Beginning mountain dulcimer II
This class will continue building on skills taught in the beginning MD class, but is also open to students who feel they are neither a rank beginner or an intermediate student. You should have experience playing a simple tune or two. Learn a third chord for accompaniment, and how to apply a strum pattern in some familiar melodies. Bring a pick, instrument and a sense of adventure.
Transpose songs from any key
You don't have to retune to play your favorite music. There is an easy way to transpose any song to DAD. We will discuss finding the melody and then how to fill in the chords to go with it.
Left Hand Work for Strummers and Pickers
The left hand work is key to any playing. We will talk about fingerings for ease in getting from one chord to another and getting up and down the fretboard with ease and speed. Full chords and partial chords will be discussed. We will be playing some examples of different left hand styles.
Celtic Slow Airs
These are my favorites. The Celtic Airs are beautiful. I will have a few different styles to show you from fully chorded ones to what I call finger fun tunes. I will have beginning and intermediate parts and also some easy harmony.
Chords Are Your Friends
When I started playing every class I went to handed me a chord sheet. I always thought there must be an easier way to tell the names of the chords than by memory. Then I took lessons from a lady that showed me chord shapes and when I started teaching I noticed that certain fingers/strings in each chord tell you the name of the chord. This course is designed for beg-adv if you don't know your chords well. I always ran from chord classes thinking it would be hard but when I finally stood still long enough I found out that chords really are your friends. I could play lots of songs but only from paper. Knowing your chords helps you to branch out and do your own music and know which chords will work.
The Quiet Side of the Dulcimer
I love the peaceful quiet side of the dulcimer. Often found in the hymns and in the airs, the harp like sound of the dulcimer lends itself perfectly to quiet peaceful playing. Dulcimer does mean Sweet Sound so we will work on some songs that do have a sweet sound.
Adding Mood to the Tunes You Play or Improvise
Hammered Dulcimer or Mountain Dulcimer Learn how to convey a mood and meaning through musical notes.
Hammer Dulcimer
Adding Mood to the Tunes You Play or Improvise
Hammered Dulcimer or Mountain Dulcimer Learn how to convey a mood and meaning through musical notes.
Beginner Hammered Dulcimer
Get introduced to the fine instrument and learn to the layout, hammer tips, and ways to make the instrument come alive.
Hammered Dulcimer II
The emphasis of this class will be on the finer points of playing the hammered dulcimer. These will include getting a good tone, using sustain and space in your arrangements, how posture and ergonomics affect your playing, finding and developing your own unique style of playing and much more. Questions are encouraged to address any concerns about playing that you may have.
Other Instruments
Bowed Psaltry Basics
This class will begin at 9:30 a.m. Get introduced to this stringed instrument played with a folk bow. It has a haunting tone and is great to play hymns. Instruments will be available to try out.
Q & A with dulcimer builder
More info. on the day.
Beginning Autoharp
For new or nearly new players. Learn a beginning strum pattern and try your hand at pinching out a simple melody. Bring one thumb and two finger picks, your instrument, and your sense of fun. Please come with a tuned instrument.
Autoharp II
In this class you will continue building on skills taught in the beginning AH class, but is open to students who feel they are neither a rank beginner or an intermediate student. You should be able to do a simple strum accompaniment and be able to pinch out the melody of a simple tune. We will work on good strum technique and tackle playing melody on some additional tunes. Bring a thumb and two finger picks, your instrument and a sense of adventure.
Clawhammer Banjo
Learn basics on playing the banjo - clawhammer banjo style.
Clawhammer Banjo II
Have a jolly time learning more about playing the banjo clawhammer style.
Craft
Dye a Silk Scarf
Pick from one to five colors to apply to a silk scarf. The process is very simple and the scarves come out beautiful. Once the scarves are dry (about 20 minutes) you can wear them. Make one for you and one for a friend. The scarves also make nice belt/sashes or as something to dance with. $10 material fee for one scarf. $19 for 2. Please pre-register. Some extra scarves will be available for walk-ins.
Make a Whistle
Here is a chance to make an instrument. Using PVC pipe Ross will guide you into making a whistle to take home and play. This is great for teachers to take this class to do this in their own classes. Material fee is $5. Please pre-register.
Song / Jam
Song Games for Kids and Kids at Heart
Ross is loaded with a rich array of entertaining and participatory songs. Come listen. Come enjoy the music and get involved.
Sing Along/Play Along
Bring your instrument or just come to sing. Lyrics and chords will be provided and there will be an emphasis on music to lift your spirits - Hymns, gospel, and other heart warming songs.
For Kids
Dye a Silk Scarf
Pick from one to five colors to apply to a silk scarf. The process is very simple and the scarves come out beautiful. Once the scarves are dry (about 20 minutes) you can wear them. Make one for you and one for a friend. The scarves also make nice belt/sashes or as something to dance with. $10 material fee for one scarf. $19 for 2. Please pre-register. Some extra scarves will be available for walk-ins.
Song Games for Kids and Kids at Heart
Ross is loaded with a rich array of entertaining and participatory songs. Come listen. Come enjoy the music and get involved.
Make a Whistle
Here is a chance to make an instrument. Using PVC pipe Ross will guide you into making a whistle to take home and play. This is great for teachers to take this class to do this in their own classes. Material fee is $5. Please pre-register.