Chris Collins

Friday 2:30-3:45 Session 4A Mountain Dulcimer Beginner

              Developing a Good Strum! - The strum is what establishes the timing and rhythm of a tune. People tend to focus, especially in the beginning, on the notes, but notes are just random tones without the structure provided by the rhythm. 

Saturday 8:45-10:00 Session 6G Hammered Dulcimer Beginner/Novice

             Establishing Good Timing and Understanding Dynamics and How to use them to enhance your playing - The HD is a percussion instrument, so it is important to develop and maintain good timing and know where to emphasize the notes. I will be using some simple drills and simple melodies. 

Saturday 10:15-11:30 Session 7B Mountain Dulcimer Novice

              Whys and How's of Jamming - Jamming is the very best way to develop your ear for music. You don't have to know a single tune, besides it's just fun! 

Saturday 2:30-3:45 Session 9G Hammered Dulcimer Beginner/Novice

Introduction to Chords and How to Use Them - Chords enhance the melody, and you don't have to know the melody to play along. They can be used to embellish a tune or to back up a singer.

Saturday 4:15-5:15 Session 10D Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

              Festival Round Up! - Clarifying what you learned & how to proceed. Are you confused about anything? Tips and Tricks for effective practice techniques.