Susan Trump

Friday 8:45-10:00 Session 1D Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

“British Isles Potpourri” -There is such a wealth of music from “across the pond”, and they are all great on the dulcimer! We’ll learn a sea shanty, a hornpipe, and a music hall favorite you might remember from Herman’s Hermits! DAD Tuning and a Capo.

Friday 1:00-2:15 Session 3A Mountain Dulcimer Beginner

“Dulcimer Basics: Notes and Strumming” -Discover the wonders and joys of the mountain dulcimer as you explore the fretboard and understand the best fingers to use to play simple songs. You’ll also learn how to hold the pick to get the best sound for a smooth, easy strum. DAD Tuning.

Friday 4:15-5:15 Session 5E Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

“Introductions to “Bluegrassy” Fingerpicking for Dulcimer or Banjammer- New Repertoire” -Apply the “bum-diddy” rhythm to a few simple fingerpicking patterns, to create a sound reminiscent of an Old Time or Bluegrass banjo. We’ll learn the basic patterns and then apply them to a sweet, sloe tune or hymn for an early country sound, and a faster, fiddle tune. I’ll teach some favorites from my new book! It’s fun, you might get hooked! DAD Tuning.

Saturday 8:45-10:00 Session 6A Mountain Dulcimer Beginner

“Easy Chords and Strumming Patterns” -We’ll work on developing a good right-hand strum, learn how strum direction can help you with counting and rhythms and explore some basic ideas about chords and left-hand fingering. Then we’ll learn some new tunes and maybe play chords while we sing a song or two! DAD Tuning.

Saturday 1:00-2:15 Session 8F Mountain Dulcimer Intermediate

“Early Music and Gorgeous Tunes in E Minor” -This tuning is great for late tunes, international tunes and lovely airs. It gives the dulcimer a wonderful medieval sound. We’ll learn the beautiful Welsh tune, “Queen’s Marsh”, the Scottish piece, “Lulle Me Beyond Thee”, from the 17th century and one more. Great new tunes for your repertoire! DAD Tuning and bring your capo.

Saturday 2:30-3:45 Session 9A Mountain Dulcimer Beginner

“Appalachian Songs and the History of Our Music” -The dulcimer originated in the Appalachian Mountains. Its Scottish heritage earned it the nickname “a bagpipe with strings”. There are beautiful, simple songs to learn from to take you back to those early times, and they sound perfect on the dulcimer. We’ll learn about the history of the dulcimer, and some lovely tunes that you can enjoy. DAD Tuning.

Saturday 4:15-5:15 Session 10A Mountain Dulcimer Beginner

“Dulcimer Questions and Easy Tunes” -We’ll take some time to clarify some musical terms and things you might have wondered about, then we’ll have fun learning a few easy tunes using the skills you have learned so far. DAD Tuning.