Thursday, Dec 3rd, 5 pm MST

= 4 pm PST = 6 pm CST = 7 pm EST

Title: The Myriad Dulcimer(1 hr)

Description: 

Explore new dimensions of the fretted dulcimer through the lens of some of the world's music cultures. Sasha will introduce participants to some unusual modes (Indian raga & Turkish makam), odd meters (Indian tala and Turkish usul) and a few special techniques like alap (free rhythm), jhala (rhythm drone strings) and selpe (tapping)  from India and Turkey. These are cultures that he has studied in the countries of origin as well as with masters of the traditions in the US. Through exercises, traditional arrangements and an original piece by Sasha himself, players will get a small taste of these musical worlds and hopefully build inspiration to add some of these new elements to their own playing.  

This is a mountain dulcimer-focused workshop applicable for all dulcimers.

DulcimerCrossing Workshop & Mentorship Level Subscribers have access to this Live Event and its archive video.

About Sasha:  

Sasha Bogdanowitsch is a composer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and educator who writes and performs music for the concert stage, theater, dance, film, sonic immersions and unique ensembles.  He is a co-founder of World In One Pan Arts Collaborative (a non-profit arts organization) and Loom Ensemble (an interdisciplinary theater ensemble). Sasha is active performing and writing for the New York Dulcimer Orchestra and the Hogfiddle Consort (dulcimer sextet) as well as his solo project, Timbre Tree (avant folk)  and numerous other ensembles such as Up At Dawn (folk trio), Lyraccord (voice and strings duo), and Gamelan Kingston (percussion orchestra) in the New York Hudson Valley and New York City. Sasha has performed worldwide and throughout the New York area in venues such as: Carnegie Hall, Whitney Museum, Symphony Space, BAM and Roulette.

www.timbretree.com

sashabogdanowitsch.bandcamp.com 

www.upatdawn.net

www.lyraccord.com

www.gamelankingston.org