Jackie has played wind instruments before finding the dulcimer. She and Lynne attended an Elderhostel in Vermont and were taught the East of the Rockies standard tuning of DAA. They are learning the Myxolydian tuning of DAD in our Oregon country. Some of us use a capo to change keys, and are exploring other ways of enlarging our capabilities without retuning.
Because Carole, our resident luthier, has given some of us frets at the 1 and 1/2 place we can play in the key of "C" while tuned to "D." This little wooden box is an endless source of discovery!
We are thrilled to welcome Jackie to our group. Those of us who have not been to the Monday eve session, are excited about meeting her in person.
Do any of you have any photos of yourselves playing you can send to me to add to the blog? Great fun to see the action.....we can include videos too you know.
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The Monday evening group is going to try switching to Sunday evenings to accommodate our players. I'll keep you posted: next meeting, Monday Oct 22, and after that Sunday evenings at 7:00. Same location.
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