Baroque Music (music written between 1600 – 1750) is a wonderful genre of music for the mountain dulcimer. We will first explore “Minuet 70” and “Allemande” by Belgium composer Johannes de Gruytters. Other compositions include: “Minuet in G Major,”“Beauty in Tears” (Turlough O’Carolan), “Canarios” (Gasper Sanz) and “Neal’s Maggot.” To really enjoy this workshop the student should be proficient in the three basic embellishments:  hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides.

Starting with “Ye Banks & Braes” we will explore the Scottish technique of "snaps" with the melody. Chords are also provided so we can sing all the ballads while strumming the backup chords. Selections include “Oh Rowan Tree,” “Skye Boat Song” and “Leaving Lismore."