Debbie Porter: Remembering Jean Ritchie through Her Tunes and Life (Saturday, Session 2, Level 3 - Intermediate, Mountain Dulcimer) 15MD069
Jean Ritchie, the "Mother of Folk", is responsible for the revival of the Appalachian dulcimer. She learned hundreds of folk songs in the traditional way (orally, from her family and community), many of which were Appalachian variants of centuries old British and Irish songs. This workshop will add to your repertoire of Jean Ritchie tunes and arrangements as well as provide handouts of historical information on this wonderful musician. DAD tuning, bring a capo.
Jean Ritchie, the "Mother of Folk", is responsible for the revival of the Appalachian dulcimer. She learned hundreds of folk songs in the traditional way (orally, from her family and community), many of which were Appalachian variants of centuries old British and Irish songs. This workshop will add to your repertoire of Jean Ritchie tunes and arrangements as well as provide handouts of historical information on this wonderful musician. DAD tuning, bring a capo.
Jean Ritchie, the "Mother of Folk", is responsible for the revival of the Appalachian dulcimer. She learned hundreds of folk songs in the traditional way (orally, from her family and community), many of which were Appalachian variants of centuries old British and Irish songs. This workshop will add to your repertoire of Jean Ritchie tunes and arrangements as well as provide handouts of historical information on this wonderful musician. DAD tuning, bring a capo.