We have a new lesson for you by Robert Force. Robert is well-known in the mountain dulcimer world for his rhythmic playing. In this lesson, Robert teaches us techniques we can use to add rhythm to our playing.  He believes that the key to playing rhythmically is by listening to the sounds in the world around us and listening to what we hear in our heads.  
 
Robert Force is a performer and composer on the Appalachian dulcimer. He is also a producer, and the author of In Search of the Wild Dulcimer, Wild Dulcimer Songbook, and Pacific Rim Dulcimer Songbook. You can listen to the first video in Robert's new series by clicking here.

As always, if you have any questions, always feel free to ask Steve or myself.

Happy dulcimering,
Linda

Bridging the Gap Between What You Know ... And Where You Want Your Music to Go

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Steve has spent his summer and fall touring and playing all over the United States.  It seemed that as soon as he made it home for a quick visit with his family, it was time to take off again.  

If you're interested, like I am, in knowing about Steve's latest adventures - there's more than one way to do that ...

1. Keep up with Steve by reading the posts on his blog.  
    
2. Check out Steve's personal website, and sign up to be on his mailing list while you're there.
    
3. Send a friend request to Steve on his FB page and follow us on our DC Facebook page. 

I find different nuggets about what Steve has been up to with every link.

Colorado Dulcimer Festival
February 5-6, 2016
Littleton, CO

The annual Colorado Dulcimer Festival is held on the first weekend in February, and provides an opportunity for players of both Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers (and more!) to gather, learn, listen, jam, and share a magical musical experience in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. There will be

• Workshops & Jams
• Featured Performers & Instructors
• Evening Concerts
• Dulcimer Orchestra Performance
• On-Site Meals
• Band Scramble
• Traditional Dances
• Merchandise for Sale