Stephen Seifert’s QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Summer Fest 2025 Workshop Handouts and Zoom Links
Updates:
Saturday, June 7, 6:45 AM central time:
Handouts for “Down Yonder” were emailed to all students of the workshop. I’ve also added a link below.
I am using the same Zoom link for all my classes. The basic Zoom link is with each class below, but the full invite is at the very bottom of this page.
Handout links are below with each class. Please only download handouts for the classes you’re in. I’ll post updates here if anything changes.
Thank You,
Stephen
Central France Dance Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer
Mountain Dulcimer
Level 3 - Intermediate
Friday, Session 1
Explore ancient-sounding traditional dance tunes from Central France, especially bourrées that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. These rhythmic melodies were passed down through generations and played on hurdy-gurdies and bagpipes at village gatherings. I'll help you with fingerings and how to create subtle variations to keep your playing fun and fresh. Bring a capo.
Handouts: Stephen Seifert - F1 - French Tunes - Intermediate
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573098794?pwd=eeFvji6adDSxlpaARwHw3hT7XJT3NC.1
Appalachian Modal Fiddle Tunes in the Key of A
Mountain Dulcimer
Level 4 - Upper Intermediate
Friday, Session 3
When I first heard this style of playing, it pulled me in deep. These archaic tunes use ancient scales that work really well on the dulcimer. We'll work on Greasy Coat, Yew Piney Mountain, and Elzic's Farewell. This will be a great study in using slides and wise fingering. Bring a capo.
Handouts: Stephen Seifert - F3 - Model Tunes in A - Upper-Intermediate
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573098794?pwd=eeFvji6adDSxlpaARwHw3hT7XJT3NC.1
Two Ways to Play “Spanish Fandango”: Simple and a Little Bit Fancy
Mountain Dulcimer
Level 2 - Novice
Friday, Session 4
This beginner-friendly class teaches two versions of the classic “Spanish Fandango.” First, we’ll learn a simple, satisfying version that’s easy to play and sounds great. Then we’ll take it up just a notch with a version that’s a little bit fancy—but totally doable—even if you’re new to the mountain dulcimer. You’ll leave with both versions under your fingers and a deeper feel for this beautiful old tune.
Handouts: F4 - Spanish Fandango - Novice
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573098794?pwd=eeFvji6adDSxlpaARwHw3hT7XJT3NC.1
Crosspicking Scottish Songs with Drones, Chords, and Ornaments
Mountain Dulcimer
Level 5 - Advanced
Friday, Session 6
Learn to crosspick timeless Scottish tunes like Loch Lomond, The Parting Glass, and Auld Lang Syne on mountain dulcimer. These arrangements feature drones, rich chords, and tasteful ornaments for a full, expressive sound.
Handouts: [Will be made available for PART 2 of this class which will be scheduled shortly after this coming week. I’ll be in touch. Thank you.]
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573098794?pwd=eeFvji6adDSxlpaARwHw3hT7XJT3NC.1
My Approach to Flat-Picking Jam Standards
Mountain Dulcimer
Level 4 - Upper-Intermediate
Saturday, Session 1
We'll start with some flatpicking exercises to make sure your playing is clean, powerful, and effective. Then we'll look at my approach to converting melody-string jam tunes into across-the-strings flatpicked versions. We'll finish by practicing a hybrid approach that combines strumming with flatpicking. Expect a good number of tunes and tune fragments for working this stuff out.
Handouts: S1 - My Approach to Flat-Picking - Upper-Intermediate
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573098794?pwd=eeFvji6adDSxlpaARwHw3hT7XJT3NC.1
From Simple to Showy: Three Takes on “Down Yonder”
Mountain Dulcimer
Level 5 - Advanced
Saturday, Session 2
I first heard Down Yonder played by Willie Nelson’s sister on his classic Red Headed Stranger album. Later, I was amazed to hear how David Schnaufer and Chet Atkins brought it to life in their own styles. In this workshop, I’ll show you several arrangements and all the licks to dress them up with chord-melody, runs, and riffs. Expect a good bit of work on left-hand fingerings and right-hand picking technique.
Handouts: S2 - Down Yonder - Advanced
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573098794?pwd=eeFvji6adDSxlpaARwHw3hT7XJT3NC.1
Build Repertoire and Technique with Easy and Popular Tunes
Mountain Dulcimer
Level 1 - Absolute Beginner
Saturday, Session 4
I'll help you with foundational beginner playing techniques, and I'll help you build your musical repertoire with easy and popular tunes that are quick to learn and fun to play.
Handouts: S4 - Build Repertoire - Absolute Beginner
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573098794?pwd=eeFvji6adDSxlpaARwHw3hT7XJT3NC.1
Quickly Learn Major and Minor Chords—My Proven System
Mountain Dulcimer
Level 3 - Intermediate
Saturday, Session 6
Try my system for memorizing, making sense of, and using all the major and minor chords on the mountain dulcimer. This method is fast and doesn't require hardly any music theory talk. You'll be able to start using these chords right away.
Handouts: S6 - Quickly Learn Major and Minor Chords - Intermediate
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573098794?pwd=eeFvji6adDSxlpaARwHw3hT7XJT3NC.1
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