I usually start with the melody and add chords as they needed for the harmonies I "hear." Remember, the dulcimer was originally played on the melody string with the middle and bass droning. I play a lot of tunes that way. Other tunes (to me) benefit by having a few chords thrown in. I like to leave at least one string droning, so my chording can be simple on some tunes. I know that may not mean anything yet to you, so if you have other questions, just ask.
Welcome, Allyson, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. Get that thing out of the case and start strumming. A little something which your familiar with on the whistle would be a good place to start. I learned "The Ashgrove" on the dulcimer from the music in a Robin Williamson's whistle book (at least I think that's the one.) Hope you enjoy it here.
I usually start with the melody and add chords as they needed for the harmonies I "hear." Remember, the dulcimer was originally played on the melody string with the middle and bass droning. I play a lot of tunes that way. Other tunes (to me) benefit by having a few chords thrown in. I like to leave at least one string droning, so my chording can be simple on some tunes. I know that may not mean anything yet to you, so if you have other questions, just ask.
Hi Mark,
Hey Allyson,
We now have an "Aussie Talk" group fo those of us in the Antipodes! Thought you might like to join ....
Cheers, Anne
Hey Allyson,
Nice to have another Aussie.. I'm a newbie too..
Anne
Welcome Allyson hope you have fun here.
Welcome, Allyson, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. Get that thing out of the case and start strumming. A little something which your familiar with on the whistle would be a good place to start. I learned "The Ashgrove" on the dulcimer from the music in a Robin Williamson's whistle book (at least I think that's the one.) Hope you enjoy it here.
Rob
Howdy and welcome to FOTMD!
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to listen to music and share ideas. I hope you enjoy!
Hey Allyson, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.
Welcome to FOTMD Allyson. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."