Performed on a custom koa mountain dulcimer built by Bob Magowan of Memphis, Tennessee
Upcoming Online Workshops
Each online workshop is hosted on Zoom and taught by either Larry or Elaine. A more detailed description of each workshop, along with registration info, can be found by clicking on the workshop titles below.
December 3 - Christmas with Dulcimer U online OR in person featuring Larry & Elaine
December 18-19 - QuaranTUNE Christmas Concert Larry, Elaine and various additional performers
January 5-8, 2023 - Dulcimer U Winter Weekend in person at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
May 19-20, 2023 - Dulcimer Hymnposium online with Larry & Elaine
August 18-19, 2023 - Duet Dulcimer Retreat online with Larry & Elaine
September 9, 2023 - Second Saturday Clinic with Larry
Advance registration is required for all classes.
Featured Tab
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Just in time for Christmas, this country style Christmas favorite has been recorded by numerous artists over the years.
The arrangement is intended for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning. It is suitable for the intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.
Four pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.
You can find this arrangement and hundreds of other modern day pop, country and show tunes on my Sheet Music Plus page by simply clicking on the cover page.
LARRY'S VIRTUAL TIP JAR
These are difficult times for self-employed musicians with so many workshops and performances being canceled due to the pandemic. Thank you for supporting my dulcimer music online.
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER HYMNPOSIUM 2023
May 19-20, 2023
Online again in 2023, this weekend will feature arrangements of some great old hymns and gospel songs.
This will be the 5th annual Hymnposium - a two day event that is geared toward the intermediate level player.
There will be four 45 minute workshops each day. Our schedule typically begins at 10:00 EDT and concludes at 5:00 PM with breaks between each workshop. Times are subject to change. 8-10 songs will be presented over the course of both days.
Tab books are included in the price for the workshops provided you register before April 10. After that date, you can still register but will only receive the tabs as a digital download. All participants will receive audio practice tracks.
Registration is now open. Click on the book cover to be redirected to the registration page.
Duet Dulcimer Retreat 2023
August 18-19, 2023
NOTE: This event will be held online via Zoom.
A two day event that will focus on duet arrangements for two standard dulcimers. The workshops will be geared toward the intermediate level mountain dulcimer player.
* July 15 will be the last day to register for this event and still receive the souvenir tab book in the mail as part of your registration.
After that date, you may still register but will only receive a downloadable version of the tabs that you can print yourself.
There will be four 45 minute workshops each day. Our schedule typically begins at 10:00 EDT and concludes at 5:00 PM each day with breaks between each workshop. Times are subject to change.
Click HERE for registration info.
