Saturday, October 19th, 2019
BFUU, Downstairs
No-Tab Dulcimer Jam -
2:30-4:30pm
1606 Bonita Ave.
Berkeley California 94709
US 510/910-2574
Price: $5-$20, no one turned away for l
NO-TAB JAM!!
Bring 2 or more tunes you know by heart to share/teach/lead with the group. DJ will help you lead
Everyone plays the tune til we all get it!
Calling chords is super!
Monthly meetings, 3rd Saturday in September, October, November.
We'll talk about forming a dulcimer club and what that would entail.
RSVP djh@berkeleydulcimergathering.com
Sliding scale $5-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds
Copies of Dave Haas' Jam book available to take home at my cost ($40)
Monday, November 4th, 2019
Mountain Dulcimer 2 Class -
5:30-6:45pm
2020 Allston Street
Berkeley California US
Price: $130/$140 after 10/28/19
6 Mondays, 5:30-6:45 pm, 11/4-12/9
$130.00 advance / $140.00 after 10/28/19
Mountain Dulcimer II is designed for those with some familiarity on their instrument. We will explore scales, finger-dexterity exercises, chords and at least two tunings. New tunes will be presented each week in the chord-melody and cross-string techniques.
*Pre-requisites: comfort with tuning and tablature, some melody tune experience, understanding of fretting and basic strums, and a nodding acquaintance with chords.
Monday, November 4th, 2019
Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer Ensemble -
7-8:15pm
2020 Allston Street
Berkeley California US
Price: $130/$140 after 10/28/19
6 Monday nights, 7-8:15pm, 11/4-12/9/19
We'll have fun learning to play in an ensemble with duets, trios, and possibly more. Genres will include classical, early music, and folk tunes. A good workout for the intermediate player!
You should feel comfortable reading tablature and practicing during the week. Some music may use a capo, and we will be employing ornaments, finger-picking and flat-picking, as needed. Music will be given before each class, so you can study your part at home. Those pre-registered will get a digital packet before the first class.
Sunday, November 10th, 2019
Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalist Church
Indian Summer Book Release Concert & Party -
3-5:30pm
1924 Cedar Street (at Bonita Avenue)
Berkeley California 94709
US 510-841-4824
Price: $15/$30 includes book
A Grand Concert & Celebration for the release of my first book!
Performing music from the book, recordings, + new music:
Buffalo, dulcimer & voice
Michael Smolens, alto flute
calling several English country dances at the end of the concert. Everyone is invited to dance!
$30 includes book; $15 for just the event
Bubbly & tasty snacks will be served!
Saturday, November 16th, 2019
BFUU, Downstairs
No-Tab Dulcimer Jam -
2:30-4:30pm
1606 Bonita Ave.
Berkeley California 94709
US 510/910-2574
Price: $5-$20, no one turned away for l
NO-TAB JAM!!
Bring 2 or more tunes you know by heart to share/teach/lead with the group. DJ will help you lead
Everyone plays the tune til we all get it!
Calling chords is super!
Monthly meetings, 3rd Saturday in September, October, November.
We'll talk about forming a dulcimer club and what that would entail.
RSVP djh@berkeleydulcimergathering.com
Sliding scale $5-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds
Copies of Dave Haas' Jam book available to take home at my cost ($40)