Thanks all! Tis very interesting as I am playing the same fret numbers for each tuning. Do both tunings give one the Key of F? That still confuses me in my little knowledge of music. I haven't looked at the notes used yet, but will in a couple days. We hava a gig tomorrow and I teach on Wed. Retirement and music provide a full life for me.
I've been working on a tune Parting Glass and found I like the minor tuning. A time ago I tuned to DAc and today I found a song in Dminor tuned to DAg. Both tunes show a Bb, so now I'm curious about the difference. I retuning to the DAg, I really like how that sounds compared to DAc.
Thought I'd post to Theroy group, but I didn't see a good place for this question. If it needs to be ther that is find by me.
Thanks,
Nancy G.
I'd be happy to give that song a try, but I do not know the tune. Can you help me out?
Well Dusty, I started my music 18 years ago, as an adult that has some piano but couldn't sing a note in tune. No tunes running thru my head; so I feel like a beginner with music and ear training. I've just recently been able to hear chord changes and am still challenged with which one is being played or what tuning an instrument is in. So I'm working on what the best way is to improve this process of leaning music and playing without music. I can now sing a tune, but only if I play the melody notes. I do understand chords and can follow tab as well as play in front of others, when I have my music. Now I want that transition to just doing it from the heart...that is the reason for the simple tunes. I discovered when I started with Twinkle, Twinkle I'm able to get the music without the paper, but I can't play it in a different key yet without a lot of practice! That is also one of my next goals!
Thanks for the info and suggestions.
Nancy
Dusty Turtle said:
Nancy, I mention "Jambalaya" above because it is a really fun song and doesn't sound like something simple or child-like.
I think minimizing the chord changes is a good way to introduce the notion of chord progressions and chording in general. You are on the right track. When I was a wee one my mother taught me to play the ukulele by showing me two one-finger chords. She sang and pointed to me when I was supposed to switch from one to the other. That exercise helped me to hear when the chord change was happening.
So I encourage you to go forth and teach a couple of two-chord songs. But I don't think you should overdo .....
I guess my point is that while it makes sense to begin with two-chord songs, you shouldn't fear moving to three-chord songs very quickly.They are not much more difficult to play but offer a lot more in terms of ear training and practical applications as well.
Thanks Guys. this should get me started and give me a lot choices. First I need them in my brain before I can help others learn them. Well that's my goal with my groups this year. Working to play without the music! 
Thanks,
Nancy
Hi all,
My name is Nancy Garrett and I'm working with a couple groups of adults and also teaching students in school. In working with my own progress, I'd like to play more without the music; so I've decided to work on simple 2 chord songs. I'd like to be able to sing and play the songs and help others learn where the chord changes take place.
So does anyone have a list of 2 chord songs that are popular on the dulcimer and do you have any hints for me to use for my own learning and helping others to learn?
Thanks,
Nancy
