Ruth Smith

Friday 8:45-10:00 Session 1G Hammered Dulcimer Beginner/Novice 

             The Key to Your Dulcimer! - This simple chord of the key to unlocking the layout of the hammered dulcimer so, if you don't fully understand the layout, this class is a great way to start your weekend. With this "magic chord" you can find all major and minor chords on your instrument, and it's a great tool to assist in finding the names of the notes quickly and easily. We'll also go in depth with other ways to help you find your notes and understand the layout better.

Friday 1:00-2:15 Session 3H Hammered Dulcimer Intermediate/Advanced

             A Fun Celtic Medley! - Sometimes Celtic tunes are quite short and putting them in a medley is a great way to make a nice set of tunes. You'll learn the two tunes "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" and "The Flowers of Edinburgh" which make a really fun-to-play medley. 

Friday 2:30-3:45 Session 4H Hammered Dulcimer Intermediate/Advanced

              Beautiful Music- "Mrs. Jamieson's Favorite" - Sure to become one of your favorites too, this beautiful Celtic tune will be a fresh addition to your repertoire. Listen here: https://steveand ruth.com/a-good-life cd-or-download; cut 6. 

Friday 4:15-5:15 Session 5G Hammered Dulcimer Beginner/Novice

Celtic Music for Fun! - Everyone needs a little Celtic music in their repertoire, so let's learn two of the favorites that are often played in jam sessions so you can jump in and have fun!

Saturday 8:45-10:00 Session 6H Hammered Dulcimer Intermediate/Advance

              Filling Spaces in Melodies- "Barbry Allen" (AKA "Lamb of God") - What to do with all those gaps on melodies?! A lush sounding arrangement of this very simple melody will help you learn elegant techniques to fill those open space in this and other tunes. Listen here: https://steveand ruth.com/he-lead-me cd-or-download; cut 2.

Saturday 1:00-2:15 Session 8G Hammered Dulcimer Beginner/Novice

              It's All About Those Shapes! - "The Glasgow Reel" - Here's a great addition to your repertoire! While learning this really fun-to-play Celtic tune, you'll better understand and appreciate the brilliant layout of the hammered dulcimer and how it practically teachers you how to play it!