The class will also cover session etiquette, and is intended for those who are able to play smoothly at moderate tempos. She has numerous recordings both solo and with the group Ceoltoiri. She also performs with Cabaret Sauvignon, a contra dance band and has a new recording, Celtic Caf , with her husband, Paul Oorts, that includes Irish, Scottish, French and Flemish repertoire. This is a class for those who have made some progress on the hammered dulcimer, but are still not yet playing with ease. Techniques explored include hammering, scales and chords in several keys, harmony, and embellishments.
Tunes range from airs to hornpipes to waltzes.
Musical notation is available, but playing by ear is encouraged. She has numerous recordings, among them Indie winner, Heart s Ease. She has written books and produced videos for Mel Bay Publications and publishes Dulcimer Players News, and is Coordinator of Spring Dulcimer Week. Instruction emphasizes phrasing, expressivity, tone coloring, and the art of sensitive listening. Other topics include rhythm and hammer exercises, playing in unusual keys, using the seven basic modes, accompanying oneself on the dulcimer, chord substitution, arranging, dance rhythms, and improvising.