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Dulcimer Day in Duluth 2005 - Workshop descriptions
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Dulcimer Day in Duluth IV Classes
20 classes, assorted instruments and skill levels.
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER CLASSES
Introduction to the Mountain Dulcimer (Neil) 9-10 AM, Room D
Topics covered will include: an overview of the modes and the corresponding
modal tunings; use of the noter and fingers on the strings; rhythmic strums
and plectrum (pick) techniques; the 6 1/2 fret; examples of traditional
melodies and chord accompaniments in Celtic and American folk music. DAD
tuning.
For anyone, any age, no music experience necessary.
Skill level: Beginner
Jigs & Reels in DAD, Mt. Dulcimer (Shelley) 10:10-11:10 AM, Room D
We'll Jigetty-Jig on the dulcimer. Tune DAD 6 1/2 fret needed - capo may
be needed.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Sea Songs on the Mt. Dulcimer (Shelley) 11:20-12:20 PM, Room D
Learn some songs of the sea on the mountain dulcimer in DAD.
Skill level - Advanced Beginner (all levels welcome)
Scottish American Songs (Neil Woodward) 2:30-3:30 PM, Room D
DAD Tuning
Traditional Scottish and Irish tunes abound in popular folk music all over
the Great Lakes area. This workshop will feature songs from the old sod
that were brought to the New World with refugees from hard times in Scotland
and Ireland. Some of the old ballads have survived to this day largely
intact. Many were adapted by working folks to tell the tale of their
immigration and their struggle to make a new life. Still others traveled
through generations of families in America, arriving in the Great Lakes
industrial booms with immigrants from the southern United States.
Skill level: Intermediate
O'Carolan Tunes on the Mt. Dulcimer (Shelley) 3:25-4:25 PM, Room D
Some tunes from Ireland's most revered harper, Turloch O'Carolan. Tune
DAD - 6 1/2 fret needed. Mel Bay book available
Skill Level: Intermediate
Airs on the MD (Shelley) 4:30 -5:30 PM, Room B
Beautiful Irish melodies on the mountain dulcimer. Tune DAD - 6 1/2 fret
needed capo may be needed
Skill level: Intermediate
HAMMERED DULCIMER
Tunes by Turlough O'Carolan (Karen) 9 - 10 AM, Room B
Tunes by the wonderful harp player will be taught in this class.
Skill level: Intermediate
Introduction to the Hammered Dulcimer (Wendy) 10:10-11:10 AM, Room B
Learn how the notes are laid out and how to see patterns while playing this
fascinating instrument.
Skill level: This class is for brand new beginner players.
Easy Irish Tunes on the Hammered Dulcimer (Karen) 11:20-12:20, Room B
Learn a couple of good Irish tunes that are fun for jam sessions and are
good ear and hand training too!
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Irish Jigs & Reel I & II (Karen) 3 - 5:10 PM, Room B
Learn lively dance tunes and ideas for variations and accompaniment.
Skill level: Intermediate
Arranging Waltzes on the Hammered Dulcimer (Karen) this class will be held
Sunday May 8 from 11 to 1 pm. Location: TBA
Haunting Waltzes: Far Away
This is a beautiful waltz in B minor by Peter Jung that is widely played in
contra dance and Irish circles. We'll cover several chord shapes, standard
fillers for waltzes and also hemiolas (playing 6/8 against 3/4) for waltzes.
A knowledge of D, G, A , B minor and F# sharp chords ahead of time will be
helpful.
Skill level: Intermediate
Class limited to 10 participants.
OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Mandolin Family (Paul) 11:20-12:20, Room A
Beginning mandolin workshop: If you have an instrument that can be tuned or
capoed to gdae (mandolin, mandola, cittern, tenor banjo, mandolin banjo),
you're in business in this class. You will learn some basic chords and
scales and play the Irish polka, "Britches Full of Stitches."
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate players are welcome.
Eurotunes By Ear for Assorted Instruments (Paul) 10:10-11:10 AM, Room A
Eurotunes by ear: Paul teaches some tunes from in and around Belgium in the
traditional question and answer method (i.e. by ear; you get the printed
music at the end as a reward). Open to all instruments that can comfortably
play in the key of D and G. A good way to develop your ears if you don't
have much experience in that department!
Skill level: Able to play your instrument in D or G.
Open Tuning Guitar for Beginners (Paul) 2:30 - 3:45 pm, Room A
Dadgad for Beginners: guitarists who back up a lot of Celtic music often
like to use this tuning because it is easy and sounds very appropriate.
You will learn basic chords and rhythms to back up common session tunes.
Skill level: All levels welcome.
Elementary Tin Whistle (Ross) 11:30 - 12:15, Room C
This workshop will be conducted for key of D whistle. Topics covered will
include: an overview of the modes and keys used in traditional Celtic
whistle tunes; introduction to chromatic possibilities on this diatonic
instrument; examples of traditional dance tunes and their rhythmic
characteristics.
Kid's of All ages class.
Skill level: Beginner
Bowed & Plucked Psaltry & Banjmo (Wendy) 9:30-10, Room A
Haunting sounds of the bowed psaltry and the fun banjo-like sound of the
banjmo (cross between the mountain dulcimer and a banjo).
Skill level: Beginner
Fiddle Irish Style (Neil), 4 to 5:30 PM, Room A
Participants should be able to make a pleasant sound, in tune, with basic
scales in the first position. Topics covered include: overview of modes and
keys used in traditional Irish music; bowing techniques, tempos and rhythmic
characteristics of reels, hornpipes, and the various types of jigs; slow
airs; O'Carolan tunes; accompanying singers.
Skill level: Intermediate
FOR KIDS (OF ALL AGES)
Make a Limberjack (Ross) 10 - 11 AM, Room C
You'll be assembly a little wooden man that you can make dance by tapping a
board. Works as a fun percussion instrument.
*Note there will be a $5 material fee payable to Ross. Class is limited to
25 participants. Parents must be around to help younger kids. Additional
kits may be available to purchase.
Tin Whistle for Beginners (Ross) 11:30-12:15, Room C
Learn the basics on a tin whistle. Key of D whistle will be used. Bring
your own whistles or come early to purchase one from vendors.
Skill level: Beginner
Singing with Ross (Ross), 3-3:45 PM, Room C
Bring your own instrument ;-).
All welcome.
Beginner Bodhran (Ross Sutter) 2:30 pm
Learn the basics of the Irish drum. Some pizza boxes will be available if
you don't have your own instrument.
Skill level: Beginner
VIDEOS
There will be an assortment of videos that will be played during the day in
the vendor area.
Hummel players, hurdy gurdy, and making a cardboard instrument. Other videos
may also be available to view.
INSTRUMENT VENDORS
Music Vendors will be around from 11 to 3 PM. You can try out instruments,
look over music instruction books, and pick up music accessories.
DULCIMER DAY IN DULUTH BOOTH
Stop by the festival booth to purchase CDs by the performers. Dulcimer Day
in Duluth t-shirts will also be for sale.
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