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— Common Ground on the Hill, June, 2020

Lessons

Private & Group

Lessons

The Irish Air "Summertime"

January, 2023

This is a beautiful Irish song "Summertime" (Samhradh, Samhradh).

The course includes video instruction for the melody, a pretty interlude, 2 different arrangements and a simple accompaniment, plus pdfs of all the music.  This is included for Deluxe and Do-It-Myself subscribers of Dulcimer With Heart.

Course Information

Mystery of Modes Workshop

for mixed instruments

Mystery of Modes

Mystery of Modes Workshop

Online 8-week course

Next session will start in February 2026.  Registration details TBA.

Virtual Modes Info

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Sligo Creek Hedge School

Children's Irish Session Tune Booklet

Click the button to download Karen's FREE Irish tune. booklet from the Sligo Creek Hedge School

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