Dave Haas
Friday 8:45-10:00
Session 1G Mountain Dulcimer Advanced
“Great
Arrangements” -Want
to make your music more interesting? Add variation to your play by moving the
melody to second region of fretboard. We will work with the beloved tunes, “The
Water is Wide” and “Morning Has Broken”. Introductions, endings, harmonics, and
arranging will be discussed. DAD
Friday 1:00-2:15
Session 3D Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate
“Fun
Fiddle Tunes” -Improve
your play of fiddle tunes and faster tunes. Learn left- and right-hand
techniques to facilitate smooth playing. Improve your backup by playing chords
in multiple positions and adding a “chop” to your backup. All new tunes this
year. A capo and smile are required! DAD
Friday 4:15-5:15
Session 5D Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate
“Play
Slowly with Expression!” -You
can play arpeggios, but want to play smoother. Discover where to place your
right hand to improve accuracy, clarity, and volume. Explore fingerings which
allow formation of chords and transitions between chord shapes. Learn to
provide chordal accompaniment for yourself or others who are playing or singing
slow songs. All new material this year. DAD
Saturday 1:00-2:15
Session 8B Mountain Dulcimer Beginner/Novice
“Keys
to Smooth Play!” -Improve
your strumming and explore new fingerings to increase speed and smoothness of
play. Learn backup chords in two positions and how to participate in a jam
session. Improve your confidence. You will be glad you took this workshop! DAD
Saturday 2:30-3:45
Session 9G Mountain Dulcimer Advanced
“Hooked
on the Classics!” -Expand
your repertoire with these wonderful classics arranged for the mountain
dulcimer. Learn “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”, “Trumpet Voluntary”, and “Minuet
in G”. These tunes are often played at weddings. Improve your strumming,
arpeggio, and fingerpicking skills. Come ready to be hooked! DAD
Saturday 4:15-5:15
Session 10D Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate
“Hymns
of Faith!” –Praise
God with these prayerful and popular hymns. Learn left- and right-hand
techniques to improve your playing of both slow and fast songs. Learn how to
provide accompaniment for hymns that are played or sung. Build your repertoire
of popular hymns. DAD
