Mountain Dulcimer Week 1 | How to strum | patterns metronome | song
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- WOW, this video is packed for a beginner dulcimer player. This video goes into depth on how to hold a pick, how to strum, how to use a metronome, a few beginner patterns, and even a song!! Everything you need to begin is right here for you. I hope you enjoy and if so, please let me know. For so much more, including a FULL beginner Course, head to my website below.
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This was awesome! I bought my Dulcimer home yesterday and today I can play a song. I am stoked. You can learn at 69. Thanks!
I am learning at 75! What fun!😊
So glad I found you and your videos. I never touched the dulcimer that given to me by a cousin. I decided at age 78 I was going to dust it off and learn to play. Couldn’t have stuck with it without your videos. Love the fact you recognize a beginner and take us step by step. Bless you!
I’m thrilled to have found you. I’ve had my dulcimer for several years and had decided that I would have to settle for being the audience (someone has to, right). I even tried lessons and the instructor spent my time talking politics and religion and I felt like I was just too dumb so he gave up. I’m 76 years old and today I removed my old strings, cleaned my fretboard, put on the new strings and played Mary had a little lamb. All thanks to you. I’m thrilled and keep up the good work. God bless you too!
I am a visual learner so your video was absolutely on target for me as I have not played an instrument in over 50 years! Your approach is relaxed, not intimidating, encouraging & I just played my first song! I am going to try a new video every 2 or 3 days while practicing in between. Thank you for bringing joy back to me through music! Blessings to you, too!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! I bought my dulcimer around about 25 years ago in Tennessee, raised my kids and worked, never spent much time on it. Kept it in the case and on the wall for a while. Now, safe at home under stay at home order in Colorado during Covid 19, I am finding peace figuring out how to play it! Thank. you so much for your help!!!
I bought mine multiple years ago. My Baby was 6...he's now 40! Mine is still in the case as well. You've given me inspiration to restring mine and get busy!
I’m far from a beginner in music, but when it comes to playing string instruments, and specifically the dulcimer, I’m beyond glad and grateful to have found you and your wonderful instruction. You have a loyal viewer now! ❤
This is the best instruction video I have seen for a real beginner like me, calmly explaining everything and relaxed, just great.
Learning dulcimer is one of my goals for this year. I checked several youtube lesson videos and yours is hands down the best! You break it down so a beginner can get it. I also appreciated you starting right off teaching a simple song to make me feel like I'm making progress right of the bat. My husband is a professional multi instrumentalist and he appreciated you starting right off with using a metronome. He says there are allott of talented players who can't play with a band because they've always played alone and their time is bad. Thank you for the lessons. Can't wait for the next one.
Hi Mandy,
Thank you so much for this video---I am 68 years old, and this is my very first time trying to play anything--an automobile accident has left me disabled and in a wheelchair, so this is great therapy and please please do more videos like this one. Love what you are doing and also your patience with us newbies So glad I found you on you tube Take care and God bless
elaine
I've had my dulcimer for 29 years and have been afraid to try playing. My dulcimer was bought on a special trip to Berea, Ky with my sister. We both bought hand made dulcimers together for a little shop downtown Berea all those years ago. While we are trapped inside with the corona virus days I decided to try looking up "how to play a dulcimer" on you tube. After whipping through many folks trying to teach a very new beginner, I almost gave up when I popped up your video. Thank God I did . I'm an elementary teacher and loved the way you enthusiatically congratulated me on having a dulcimer. You were excited and got me excited. Thank you, thank you, thank you for going so slow and teaching me as a person who had never even held my dulcimer. I love to sing and love music and you have inspired me. You are a gifted music teacher!!
I love hymns so if you want to throw in one on a later lesson, it would be great. I have a suggestion....I'm not sure what to call your lessons. I guess I type in Mountain Dulcimer Lesson 3. huh?
Hey Earnie, glad you didn’t give up! Thanks for the kind words. Yeah I don’t know what to call them either. Haha. You can also just click on my Channel - the name banjo lemonade under the video. Then click on Playlist and go to Mountain Dulcimer Lessons. You can do it!! Keep up the work. I have Do Lord on there as a beginner lesson.
I can't thank you enough for your very clear, encouraging basic dulcimer instruction. I am now a big fan of yours and feel I can do this! Jesus loves you!
Heard a dulcimer "band" in Virgina last year was blown away bought a dulcimer and put kt in a cupboard. Now it is in my hand a being played. Love this i strument Dave in the UK.
Truly the best super beginner video out there. I haven't played an instrument since elementary school (I'm 36). One day I was jamming out to Joni Mitchells Blu album and was seduced by the sound of the dulcimer so I found one on craigslist in 2015. Never found a great beginner video so it sat in the case for 5 years until today! The pandemic has given me time to dedicate to this delightful instrument and I just learned to play my first song in about 2 hours. Thank you so much!! I will visit your Patreon page for sure. Peace+Love. Namaste.
Thank you!
Hey gal! Bought my dulcimer 20 yrs ago and just now picked it up, I love retirement. I’ve watched several dulcimer videos and yours is just what I need. Thank you and keep em coming.
Thanks Pat!
Thanks so much I just got my new dulcimer I’m 63 years old and have not played an instrument since I was a very young girl I find your videos totally inspiring and I can actually play a simple song
Thankyou again and again. I'm a 60 year old grandma that has never played a instrument and now I have me a dulcimer and this lesson was so very helpful to me. Please keep doing these video lessons. Your a good music teacher; your gift from God.
Hey Brenda! Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I do have more coming out. God bless you!
Thank you for making such a detailed tutorial for the mountain dulcimer. I've never really played an instrument before but your instructions were so clear that it was easy to understand and follow along.
Just starting dulcimer. Listening to your videos help me. Thank you!
I love your approach in teaching the dulcimer. I feel like I am across the table from you and we are just naturally poking around on the dulcimer and I am learning at the same time. I have checked some other sites but yours is so comfortable.
Wow, thank you Edith!
Nice job. I have taught beginning guitar and banjo for many years. I'm new to the dulcimer and these lessons are helpful. Keep them coming. Thank you.❤😊
This is awesome. I’ve has my dulcimer for 3 years and you finally have me hopeful that I can do this.
I'm so frustrated trying to teach myself guitar. I happened upon your videos and was so impressed by how well you teach, especially beginners, I bought a backyard dulcimer, the one you reviewed. Should get it in a few days and look forward to practicing with your videos.
Thank you !
You asked for feedback, so even though it's 6 months later, I will say I love your teaching style. It feels like learning from a friend, and it is helpful to me. I got my grandmother's dulcimer fixed up this week, and I've been here almost exclusively learning how to play. I have some musical background, but I can't read music. I really want to learn how to play the old folk songs and hymns from my Baptist upbringing on it the most, so I can sing with my kids and future grandkids one day.
Yes I did ask, thank you. That’s great that you have your grandmother’s instrument! I have a lot of beginner friendly lessons in my dulcimer lessons playlist for you. Thanks!
I am so glad I found you! For years I have been trying to learn to play my dulcimer from so many different people and always became frustrated and gave up. You are such an inspiration. I especially love the way you go over small details , with clear instructions and precise hand movments. When you end each video, I just want to hug you!
Thank you for these videos. It is the only way I have of learning how to play the mountain dulcimer.......through UA-cam. Your review of the Backyard dulcimer encouraged me to purchase one as a way to test the waters before investing more money. I feel like a kid again following your videos and playing on my cardboard dulcimer. Fun fun fun! Your lessons are broken down into easy parts for me to assimilate and when I finish one of your videos I feel like I really am making progress!
That’s wonderful Lynn!! I’m so glad you 1. Got a dulcimer 2. Are learning to play it and 3. Are having a great time doing so! The joy playing music brings is just unexplainable. -Mandy
I just joined the Dulcimer playing community! I think your video was fun and I loved that I learned a song right away!
Awesome! Thank you!
More, more, more!! This is really helping me! First time player, you are really a great beginner instructor! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!
I watch this video for a refresher when I need to go back to basics
I am just thrilled with this instrument and your a WONERFUL Teacher!
Just found this video...I'll be saving this & review it until I learn. I'm 73 yo, from the South...and my next trip I want to play for my family.
Found a 1970 Vermont dulcimer in complete disrepair….rebuilt it… and now ready to learn how to play it… thanks for your videos… looking forward to enjoying my new find!
Have fun!
I don't have a dulcimer right now but I do have a strum stick and a Merlin. I find your videos very useful in growing my skills and style in playing both I going to get another dulcimer soon 😀
Thank you Mandy!! you are amazing and helping me alot in my journey with my dulcimer. I've always wanted to learn and you are helping soooooooo much! Pls don't stop posting videos. I noticed that you posted these videos a couple yrs ago and you mentioned you might stop if there is no interest, pls don't stop! there are people like me who are interested , I appreciate you 🥰
Hey thank you! I actually have a lessons website now where I teach everything. Check it out and hit that contact page and send me an email. I’ll share something with you. - Mandy banjolemonade.com
I just started playing this week and you are the best teacher! I appreciate your simple instructions.
Just found you,received a Dulcimer, òcarina and a lap steel guitar with stand for my 70th birthday. I am really enjoying your Dulcimer lessons..Thank you Dickie Ross Scotland
Thank you for taking your time to do these lessons. I'm getting a dulcimer this Thursday and can't wait to give it a try. I am 63 years old and have thought about doing this for a long time. Never to late to try new things. Your lessons are very beginner friendly.❤❤❤❤
Have fun!
I'm just learning and need more of these type of lessons. Thank You so much for us beginners.
I just got a dulcimer and I've been looking through beginner videos and this is by far the best! I know nothing about instruments and the timing and everything you discuss in this video is amazing and please do more I'm subscribing and I'll start watching your videos thank you!!!
Just found your sight , going to get my dulcimer out and practice. I think you can learn alot from you.
I'm learning from scratch so I needed this. Thanks
have had my dulcimer for over 20 years, now is the time to learn, I think your instruction is great and you are just a pleasure Thankyou
You are heavenly, these videos have been so helpful :) i’m having to essentially relearn everything about playing and strumming out mary had a little lamb almost made me cry in excitement
I'm so glad!
Love the video. Bought one for my mom years ago, but we never played it before.
Thank you so much for these videos. I've had this dulcimer for over 5 years and really want to learn it. You made it so easy to follow. I'm just getting started but I just love how you teach.
Glad it was helpful!
Mandy, I am so loving this. I going to be joining at the beginning of the month. I'm so excited.
I played Mary had a Little Lamb!! This is so cool. I'm old and wanted to learn something new. I'm loving this. THANK YOU!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You’ve done this series beautifully. Since talking with John Naylor and listening to him play in his store that made them in Fredricksburg, TX, I’ve collected dulcimers.
That was mid-90’s and until now have never seen a teacher that made me finally understand learning dulcimers.
Your talents in teaching are appreciated greatly.
Enjoyed and I am learning the correct way now so thank you! I didn’t realize holding the pick at an angle is better so even the little things matter.
Ivewatched a few of your videos and you have a great teaching style. I'm gonna get a lot out of this place. 😎. Be blessed
Thank you, I’m glad you are enjoying them!
Nice arrangement very good presentation Mandy you doing good on the way you present the lesson for the beginner.
Thank you very much! I tried to do my best at thinking how I would have liked the information.
Thanks a lot for this first lesson 🙏 I look forward to the next ones 🙏🙏
Thank you Mandy for your lessons. As someone coming from ukulele, your lessons are useful for those of us new to using a pick as well...even if we’ve been using a plucked string instrument in the past (without a pick)
Hey John, starting out with a pick is definitely a challenge. With me mostly playing banjo there are times when my pick will still turn in my hand. That’s why I like picks that have the grippy part on them.
I purchased a mountaineer dulcimer started book learning thought I was doing very well got discouraged put it up have not touched in many years. Ran across you videos got bit again got it out using vacuum first that is how dusty it was then dusted the rest and started to enjoy again.
Oh I love these videos!! Yes want more of these! They are great!!!
Thanks! I'm liking the beginner level.
Thank you so much for this. I couldn't even strum inward before watching this. It was so frustrating watching the other tutorials on youtube and they didn't explain the really basic fundamentals. Thanks!
I searched high and low for beginning dulcimer instruction, and this video, along with the Cedar Creek video with Troy, are the very best! They both do a great job explaining the basics and are great instructors! 🙂
Awesome, thank you.
Please give me more , I should be getting my dulcimer in a few days can’t wait . Bless you
Mandy loved your video. I have never played an stringed instrument other than the piano. Your video is encouraging, thoughtful and inspiring as I pick up my dulcimer for the first time.
Like so many comments, Love your videos, your style and your message. I am senior learner, just started 2 weeks ago at 61. Finally have time to devote to it. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you. Thank you very much I just had the most wonderful day playing my dulcimer just came from fedex today. Thank goodness it wasn't damaged!!! Me and my little cousin went down and sat by the Creek. He's learning to play banjo i'm learning to play Dulcemer It was so relaxing it was amazing. If you could make a video of just tabletchers of easy songs for beginners Would be really great. Especially hymns
lot’s of free lessons and tabs here - banjolemonade.com/musical-ministry/
Thank you so much for this lesson- I only got my dulcimer last week and though I'm keen as biscuits to play, it's hard to know where to begin sometimes! But your video had me strumming along and playing around, and just having fun with it :) By the way, I'm watching from the UK, so your lessons are reaching far and wide!
You make it look so easy!
I bought a mountain dulcimer today. Thank you for your video!
I am so happy I found you. I was recently given a dulcimer and had no idea how to play it. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent. God bless you 😀
You are so welcome!
Thank you. iam going to get a dulsamore i played once a long time ago. Thanks again 6:26 6:32
I found this very helpful. Please keep it up.
Thank you. I am really enjoying learning the dulcimer..you are such a good teacher..
I love it that I found you on here! I am learning more from your videos than the others I've tried. I am a piano player and this has really helped me with my new dulcimer.
Your a blessing. Thank you.
Thank you. I really like your instructions. I play the trumpet, but I would really like to learn the Dulcimer.
Just started to watch your videos. Love the way you teach, keep it coming.
Thank you! Will do!
So much fun!!!
Thank you for these videos!! I purchased my dulcimer several years ago while on vacation in Tennessee. I purchased 3 different "You can play the dulcimer" books and tried to learn that way. I got frustrated, put it up on the shelf and hadn't touched it since. Happened upon one of your videos and thought I'd give it another try. I love your teaching style and being able to watch someone actually playing is so helpful. I am determined to stick with it! How Do I find Patreon? By the way, Jesus loves you too!!! :) Found Patreon!!
Hey Barbara, thank you! I sent you a few messages over on patreon also.
Thanks Mandy, I am having fun as a new learner on my mountain dulcimer.
Wonderful!
Boys howdy, am I glad I found you. 65...old dog, new trick. Wait til I tell The Hubs I'm gettin' a dulcimer!
WOOOO WHOOO that’s great!! You’ll have so much fun.
I think this is going to help me. Strumming and keeping time is the hardest part for me. I can read music a little ... the counts of the notes, not the names (at least without figuring them out). Please keep the lessons coming!
Great, will do!
Absolutely great to this beginner beginner. Metronome helpful. Easy to follow Definitely I need more. Also being a senior I'm a slow learner
Thankyou this helped me alot. Ive been looking for the right instrument to play. I love bluegrass and mountain music and folk music and i think this would be the perfect instrument for me.
Great, now go get one! Haha, check out the cardboard dulcimer videos I have for a cheap into into the instrument.
Thank you very informative
I just discovered your channel and i'm so happy! Im playing the dulcimer and Its really usefull!
Great! Glad you are enjoying the channel.
Thank you so much for these videos!!!! 💕
Glad you like them!
This is very very helpful
Thank you so much!!!
Hi Mandy, I just finished watching this video and am enjoying my new Dulcimer. I think I need to get a better tuner because even though I was able to play along with this lesson, it sounded a little off. I will practicing strumming this week. Thank you. Great lesson!
Donna
This is just what I need to get started
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!
Thank you! Going to look for you on Facebook!
lessons are easy to follow. I would like if you can put the numbers on the screen; for each song. thanks for your patience and teaching a beginner
Thank you. Please continue giving these lessons!
Hey Barbara, I have a bunch at my website along with beginner courses and more. But I also have FREE Folkcraft video lessons. Check it out - https:/banjolemonade.com/join
If you want to see what lessons I have available just click on Lessons, you can view all the FOLKCRAFT ones in green for free, the rest you can see the title and read the description but must join to see more.
Blessings to you! Mandy
Thank you. I struggle with timing . I will certainly look out for more of this series. Got mine for my birthday last week, desperate to learn.
On my website I have a full beginner course, www.banjolemonade.com/join
Thanks so much for these basics!! I love learning new songs!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank You Mandy. I appreciate your lessons so much. As I am a beginner playing music I find your style teaching to be easy tp f ollow and understand. I just joined Patreon and some time have trouble finding the lesson and ebook. Betty Rhea
Hey Betty, I messaged you through Patreon. The link to the book is there.
Thx a lot. Pls show more videos on rhythem patterns.
Thank you!!
I just got a lap dulcimer for my birthday. Please make more! I have found this video extremely helpful.
Ok great! In the meantime you can do my other beginner lessons in my Mountain Dulcimer Lessons playlist.
@@BanjoLemonadeAbsolutely! One thing I have noticed about my dulcimer, is that the 61/2 fret and 7 fret sound the exact same.. do you know that cause of that? It is tuned in DAd
Hey, you are saying you are in tune so I have no idea how that is even possible. Just because one is farther away from the nut it will sound different. It should be a half step difference. Is there anyone local to you that you can ask to look at it for you? Maybe a music shop can help. Sorry.
I love it, I’ve been playing ukelele, but not by tabs so this great more of the same please
I am so new yes I need this straining
Sadly, I've had this dulcimer for almost 20 years (a Christmas Gift). I thought I would be able to just flip from my decades of Violin and Viola playing... that didn't work out so well... beings I played in a whole other clef (alto) than most music is written in, and never really learned to 'read' music anyhow... all this stuff was too different and frustrating. Your instruction and the classes at 'Quarantunes' this weekend has me realizing I need to get back into my music!!! Never been to patreon (though I'm hearing about it a lot the last few weeks, as my neice Amanda Fish is on there too)... I think you're one I will begin to support.
Well at least you are starting to play it now Melody. It’s so fun and relaxing for me to play and I bet you’ll get it figured out quick. Thanks!