Dul - C - Daze

 

The Enchanting Sounds of

Hammered Dulcimer and Guitar

 

 

 

Schedule

Hammered Dulcimer Workshop Descriptions

Group and Private Hammered Dulcimer Lessons

HD Books and Music

 

A couple years ago after leaving the Glen Rose Dulcimer Festival in Texas, lots of music was running through Joyce's brain.  We took the southern route home through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.  By the time we reached Chattanooga,      

The Texalousasippibama Rag  
was born.  

 Have fun!   

Click here to print out the tune. 

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Chord Chart for the I, IV, and V chords in the Key of D

 The file includes the basic chords in D, where they are positioned on the hammered dulcimer, and 
embellished versions for the intermediate player.   I use this chord chart with beginners and with 
intermediate players ready for chord embellishing.  

Enjoy!
 
Click here to print the pdf file of this chart. 

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Dul-C-Daze (Joyce and Shari) opens for Bill Staines ...  May, 2004


Monthly Hammered Dulcimer Lessons in southwest Ohio

Check back for new information regarding monthly hammered dulcimer workshops & private lessons with Joyce Harrison as HD instructor. 
The search is underway south of Dayton for a new location for this monthly hammered dulcimer workshop day.  
Check back here or email Joyce at dulcdaze@yahoo.com for updates.  

When this activity resumes, the information below will still hold.  At this point, mark your calendar for the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Workshop Day Schedule

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Beginners Group  ($20)

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Intermediate Group  ($20)

As time permits

Private lessons as scheduled  ($15 per hour)

  
For more information, contact Joyce at # 937-216-2002 ... email:  Joyce at dulcdaze@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Welcome to the Music of Dul-C-Daze

Dul-C-Daze, Joyce and Shari, have been entertaining audiences for the past eight years.  They take their special blend of Hammered Dulcimer and Guitar, plus occasionally a banjo and mountain dulcimer to create a variety of music for audiences at house concerts, receptions, open houses, festivals, and weddings.  



The Hammered Dulcimer is a trapezoid-shaped instrument played by striking the strings with small wooden 'hammers'.  This instrument is considered to be the forerunner of the piano, dating back to Biblical times.  It lends itself to many musical styles; from rowdy fiddle tunes to Irish jigs and reels to the lovely waltzes and airs that provide lovely wedding music.  

 

Joyce has been playing, teaching and performing on the Hammered Dulcimer for the past eleven years.  She loves her instrument and the music it provides.  Her goal is to be a part of keeping traditional music alive in America by helping others learn to play and by playing for the enjoyment of her audiences.

 


The acoustic guitar is another traditional instrument with roots going back to Europe, being popular in the Appalachia area, and of course today in folk, country and traditional music.  This wonderful instrument adds depth to the music with rhythm and chordal back-up, and an occasional melody. 

Shari became interested in the guitar as a young Girl Scout when she heard it being played around a campfire.  The fascination of being able to play and sing with any group of people in any atmosphere became her goal, and she does it beautifully.  Shari has been playing and singing for the past twenty years.  She enjoys playing many different kinds of music and taking it to the people.  You will see her doing just that as 'Jam Master' at dulcimer festivals around the Midwest.

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Recent and Upcoming Workshop and Concert Appearances include:  

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