Lois, I appreciate you pointing that out! I also teach "Ham and Cheese" as a strumming pattern done in the "continuous" manner covered in Dulci-Help #1. I try not to point out too many things in one sitting (it seems to save confusion), but there are several skills that I use this song to teach. Those interested in what you mentioned can just play (on the melody string) 2 3 2 1 2 3 2 1 0 in DAD tuning and get the same effect.

John, your method also works on songs played with a noter. Instead of a chord, use the down beats.

Thanks Joseph...sounds good to me! Don, they put vinegar on french fries...

Another great teaching video. How about some "Boudin" instead of the ham and cheese,LOL!!! Some guy here in Scott just invented the "Boudin Burger". This is a heart stopper, LOL!!!

Dusty, thank you! May I suggest "tofu please, I want some tofu please..." It might work! Robin, thanks, and backatcha for the great stuff that you are putting out there! Steph, the key is not getting in a hurry...just one step at a time (as you have stated) is definitely the way to go. This little lesson is really shortened into the crucial information, but following the steps outlined worked for me and also works for the folks that I teach. The humming can be helpful as well like you said. This is exactly what I was up to when that whole cat song business came about lol! Thanks so much for your kind remarks...they are much appreciated!

Great video John I think it is fantastic that you are putting together such awonderfully thought throughresource for our community. I'm looking forward to the next lesson

Is there a vegetarian version of this? "I love my black-eyed peas" or something like that.

This is very helpful, John. Thanks.

Thanks Rob...it works for the folks that I teach in person, so I hope that the ability to "rewind" electronically will make it helpful to the folks who watch. Thanks for takin' a look!

Thanks Kim! That is totally okay with me! I really appreciate you checkin' it out!

Very interesting, John. I never thought about those who think they can't sing and play together. This should be helpful to them

Thanks CB! Singing & playing isn't for everyone, but I hope that this will encourage folks to at least try it. The water's fine, so jump on in! I hope that you do a fantastic job at the American Music Recital tonight! We'll be thinkin' about you and sending happy thoughts thataway!

Thanks Karen! It's exactly how I learned to do it, and exactly (compressed for time) how I show my dulcimer folks. Repetition is the key (like you said)...just go over each step over and over until it gets comfortable. It won't happen overnight, but it WILL happen!