Laurie Alsobrook

Friday 8:45-10:00 Session 1B Mountain Dulcimer Beginner/Novice

“Crazy About Capo’s!”-Let’s discover how useful a capo can be! We’ll play a few tunes in Em, G, and A, simply by moving your capo position while using DAD tuning. Suitable for beginners as well.

Friday 10:15-11:30 Session 2A Mountain Dulcimer Beginner

“Putting the Puzzle Together”-Puzzled by strumming? As you learn few easy tunes, we’ll work on strum patterns that will get your left hand and your right hand to be friends. The puzzle pieces will soon fall into place.

Friday 4:15-5:15 Session 5C Mountain Dulcimer Novice

“Jean Ritchie: In Song and Story”-Inspired by Jean Ritchie’s book “Singing Family of the Cumberland’s” this workshop offers recollections that transport us to another era. Several tunings will be presented including DAD and DAA, please bring a capo.

Saturday 8:45-10:00 Session 6D Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

“Mardi Gras!”-Let’s learn a few classic Cajun numbers to usher in a season of Mardi Gras! A couple of waltzes and a two-step will help you “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”

Saturday 1:00-2:15 Session 8C Mountain Dulcimer Novice

“Short and Sweet Songs – So Simple and Satisfying!”-It only takes eight measures for these songs to make an impact. Included are short and sweet songs you will love playing again and again. These carols, hymns, and lullabies are songs you will definitely want in your repertoire. 

Saturday 2:30-3:45 Session 9B Mountain Dulcimer Beginner/Novice

“Heavenly Harmony”-Rounds, Canons, and Partner Songs are fun ways to bring harmony to your dulcimer! Have you ever thought about “When the Saints…” and “Swing Low…” as partner songs? Yes, and you’ll love it!