By Robert Force for Mountain Dulcimer Players
Video 1
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About the Lessons
| 1. | Introduction | In this video, Robert explains the difference between an arpeggio, a strum, and a roll - but also introduces us to the beautiful deck of his beautiful home in Port Townsend, WA, overlooking Puget Sound. Then he demonstrates mixing arpeggios and rolls with strums to extend the possibilities of internal harmony. |
| 2. | The Pattern | The pattern that Robert uses is pretty "doggone" simple - the first string picking downward, and coming back up picking first the 3rd string and finally the 2nd string. Again, Robert demonstrates combining the techniques to show how it ads interest to your playing. |
| 3. | Adding Elements | Here Robert shows how, at various times, he is not playing a 3 string chord. He will lift the fingers of his left hand, show these elements of the chord will work against the drone. He calls this "finger yoga." |
| 4. | Putting It Together | Finally Robert reviews the dulcimer roll with the 3 basic chords, and explains how and why sometimes you will mix up the pattern. |
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