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  Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Workshop   

Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Workshop

  • Location: ISM Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown
  • Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Beginning and intermediate to advanced workshops on playing mountain dulcimers will be offered on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Dickson Mounds Museum. Well-known folk musician, Mike Anderson of Jacksonville, IL will present two workshop sessions, one for beginners and one for intermediate/advanced players.

Beginners will learn basic strumming and songs in a session scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Intermediate and advanced players will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will include chording, picking, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. Dulcimers should be tuned to the Mixolydian (DAD) for both the morning and afternoon session.

There is a $20 registration fee for each workshop. Registration should be made by March 21, 2011. For a registration form and further information call Steven Endsley, Sr. at 309-668-2362.

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