Skip to content Skip to navigation

# Instruction

### Articles:

- Chord ExplorationsThis article is an introduction to chording on the hammered dulcimer. Diagrams, MIDI sound files, and notes walk you through each exercise, from basic triads through basic shapes to basic progressions.
- Introduction to ModesMany traditional tunes use one of four modes. Diagrams, MIDI sound files, and notes help you learn where these modes come from, how they work, and what modal tunes sound like.
- Beginning ArrangingThis article is an introduction to arranging on the hammered dulcimer. Diagrams, MIDI sound files, and notes walk you through several chordal embellishments you can use to arrange tunes.
- Separated handsFour simplified techniques for playing melody with your left hand while your right does something else. This article includes diagrams, MIDI sound files, notes, and sheet music.

### Share this:

- Share

- Facebook
- Twitter
- Reddit
- Email

### Like this:

Like Loading...

# Pages

- Welcome!
- About
- Recordings
- Instruction
- Reviews
- Contents

# Monthly Archives

Monthly Archives

# Categories

Categories

# Recent Posts

- Easter music practice
- Simple Song from Mass
- Choir
- Dulcimer in worship
- Compañeros de Cristo

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

- Follow
  Following
  - Marcy Prochaska
  - Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
- - Marcy Prochaska
  - Customize
  - Follow
    Following
  - Sign up
  - Log in
  - Copy shortlink
  - Report this content
  - View post in Reader
  - Manage subscriptions
  - Collapse this bar

%d bloggers like this: