I’m posting all my Virtual Dulcimer Fest Winter 2024 workshop handouts on this page. (Please only download handouts for the classes you’ve registered for.)
[Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 11:44am CST UPDATE]
All handouts are available below. If you have any issues, please let me know. I put blood, sweat, and tears into these arrangements, and I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone in class!
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#1 - Flatpicked Versions of Dulcimer Jam Favorites
MD Level 4 (Upper Intermediate)
Friday Session 1
I’ll bring a bunch of examples, but I’ll also show you how to make your own. Some will be simple; some will be fancy. Being able to think melodies across the strings is essential.
12MD176
Handouts: Stephen Seifert - Flatpicked Versions of Dulcimer Jam Favorites (Print in Color)
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#2 - Dulcimer Tune Tour through FL, NC, & OH
MD Level 3 (Intermediate)
Friday Session 4
Embark on a melodious mountain dulcimer journey through Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio. We'll weave through 'Florida Blues,' 'Swannanoa Waltz,' and 'Ohio Waltz,' as well as three other arrangements. Tune your dulcimer to DAD, bring a capo, and join this tuneful trek through timeless traditions.
12MD173
Handouts: Stephen Seifert - Dulcimer Tune Tour through FL_ NC_ and OH
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#3 - All the Ways I Play Wildwood Flower
MD Level 5 (Advanced)
Friday Session 6
Wildwood Flower is one of my favorite playgrounds. I’ll show you at least 5 ways I do it. Plenty of tab for this one. Take these lessons to other tunes.
12MD177
Handouts: Stephen Seifert - All the Ways I Play Wildwood Flower
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#4 - Learn to Play the Way Grandpa Learned
MD Level 2 (Novice)
Saturday Session 1
There’s nothing wrong with reading music as you play, but do yourself a favor and walk with me through some of the older ways people still use to learn tunes WITHOUT written music. (You’ll still get tablature for everything we do.)
12MD171
Handouts: Stephen Seifert - Learn to Play the Way Grandpa Learned
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#5 - English Folk Ballads
MD Level 5 (Advanced)
Saturday Session 2
These are the most beautiful melodies! I’ll share with you a bunch of tunes I picked up from English books and recordings over the years. Fingerpicking techniques, too.
12MD178
Handouts: Stephen Seifert - English Folk Ballads
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#6 - Dulcimer Chord College
MD Level 3 (Intermediate)
Saturday Session 4
Knowing the three main chord shapes all over the dulcimer doesn’t have to be hard and doesn’t have to take forever. I’ll show you the system to get it all down for backup, chord-melody, arranging, and more.
12MD172
Handouts: Stephen Seifert - Dulcimer Chord College (Print in Color)
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#7 - Fingerpicking Without Patterns
MD Level 4 (Upper Intermediate)
Saturday Session 6
I want to show you guys how I create fingerpicking “arrangements” that are a little different every time I play them. Learn to fingerpick from the hip.
12MD175