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Mary Greene Music
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 19 มี.ค. 2020
Mary is a traditional Appalachian musician, folklorist, and educator. She has been teaching for four decades and continues to provide her local community and virtual community with accessible education, wonderful stories about Appalachian heritage, and intimate performances.
For information on booking Mary, head to her website www.marygreenemusic.com.
For information on booking Mary, head to her website www.marygreenemusic.com.
Pretty Fair Maid in a Garden
A traditional song learned from Ora Watson, born 1911. I met Ora when I was around twenty and she was about sixty. We spent over forty years playing music and sharing a rich friendship. Ora and I had a great time performing in the Cacklin’ Hens String Band, an all-female group. Later Cecil and I created a grouping that featured Ora. We learned a lot of music from her and truly enjoyed the years together. Ora Watson was a female fiddler, guitar and banjo player plus singer of ballads and folksongs plus country, gospel, and bluegrass music. We recently released a recording of her (and sometimes us) available at fieldrecorder.org/product/ora-watson-watauga-county-nc-old-time-music-frc720/.
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Are You Tired of Me, My Darling
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This old-time and early country favorite song has roots that stretch back across time. It was published in 1877 with words by by G. P. Cook and music by Ralph Roland. Numerous artists, including the Carter Family, have recorded it with changes to both melody and text. It has such a sweet sentiment that it also found its way into my standard repertoire. I volunteer as a historic interpreter and ...
Begin Playing Mountain Dulcimer with Mary Greene | Traditional Appalachian Dulcimer Lesson
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Let's get started playing mountain dulcimer! Learn the Mixolydian tuning, how to hold both instrument and pick, left hand placement, simple strumming, and two simple melodies. To book Mary for a workshop or event, click here: www.marygreenemusic.com Find us on Facebook at: marygreenemusic
The Unclouded Day - Mountain Dulcimer
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A shape-note hymn written in 1879 by Josiah Kelley Alwood. The song lyrics were inspired by the unusual experience of seeing a rainbow by moonlight! This beloved song was part of my musical heritage growing up in a shape-note singing family and church.
You Are My Sunshine- learn to play melody by ear
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Sequential introduction to playing the melody by ear plus simple chords on the banjo. Ear training approach moves from learning to sing the melody first and then to learning small phrases on the bsnjo. Then those phrases are pieced back together. Trial and error will be part of the learner’s process.
Swing Low Sweet Chariot-learn to play by ear
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Develop your skill of learning songs by ear on the banjo. Capo on at the 2nd fret, and 5th string tuned up to A. Practice the melody first then learn the chords and a few verses.
Cindy-Learn to play chords & melody on uke
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Learn at a gentle pace that features opportunities to repeat and secure the skill. Practice chords and melody playing. Learn to transition from first position to fifth position on the ukulele. Several verses presented plus variations on singing the chorus.
Sourwood Mountain - learn to play chords and melody
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Gentle pace and a bit of repetition for practice give the learner all they need to learn this traditional song of the Appalachian mountains. Several fun verses presented.
Old Joe Clark- learn to play on ukulele
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Just two chords (D and A) will take you down the road to Joe Clark’s house. Lots of whacky verses keep you wondering what humorous oddity will be sung about next! A short and fairly repetitive melody makes this a great standard in the old-time tradition,
The Storms are on the Ocean- learn to play guitar
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Learn to play this favorite old-time song in the Key of D. Learn a 3/4 basic country waltz guitar accompaniment. Hope you also try learning to sing it.
Bill Grogan's Goat-Learn to play melody by ear
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Learning to play by ear requires careful listening. Learn to sing this simple song first by echo singing, then after putting the song into your ear by repetition, try playing the echo part on your uke. You can even watch your instructor's hands (yes, I know I helped you out on purpose)! If you want to up the challenge, look away from the video. That is real playing by ear!
Bill Grogan’s Goat-an echo song
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Have fun singing this song! Just listen and echo! For goat lovers of all ages.
The Crawdad Song-Beginning UKE
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Learn to play the chords C, G, D7, and C7 and play this song also known as "You Get a Line and I'll Get a Pole". Learn two strumming patterns to add variety to your accompaniment. Created with Wondershare Filmora
New River Train- learn to play on guitar and sing
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New River Train- learn to play on guitar and sing
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Thank you for this! So excited to learn!
Do = C Re = D Mi = E Fa = F Sol = G La = A Si = B Si NOT "ti" You are playing a scale of D so Re, not Do.
In America we customarily use a moveable solfège system rather than a fixed solfège system. I have taught students who came from a Spanish speaking background who exposed me to the “fixed do” system that you are referring to. I found it quite interesting and different to what I was accustomed to using. Both systems are in existence both historically and currently. So you and I are both correct in different geographic regions. In America the use of “si” is still used by singers in the Sacred Harp tradition that comes from the early 1800s while “ti” is customary among seven shape-note gospel singers. So glad you took time to watch and thoughtfully respond to my video!
great teacher for beginners... beautiful singing voice
Thank you so much!
This recording has brought me so much joy in times both good and bad. I'm 3000 miles from home, broke, and an older student, but I have my dulcimer kit I'm waiting to put together until I can borrow a screwdriver and this will be the first song I learn. Your videos are a treasure. Thank you, Mary.
Nicely sung and played! I appreciate you posting the tuning and showing enough of the left hand to see how you play it. "Cuckoo" and "Little Maggie" go well together as a medley.
I have always loved this song. Mary, you are at treasure, and I just love your clarity and musicianship.
Great video, Mary! I subscribed to your channel. Are you planning any more mountain dulcimer lesson videos?
I am gradually turning my mind toward continuing that project. I stay rather busy as I am a performing musician still as well as a church musician. I have started a local monthly Mountain Dulcimer Gathering in 2023 and maybe they will convince me to do more instructional videos.
you are a lovely teacher, thank you for this video! much peace and kindness to you, ma'am
Thanks you so much! Teaching is a joy.
great coverage of ergonomics! This is a great lesson.
I learned a lot by studying Alexander Technique two decades ago. I am now revisiting that body & mind education system and benefitting every day as I apply its methods.
Guitar picks are too hard 😭 and I bought dulcimer picks and they still feel hard... I used a guitar pick cutter to get picks from cardboard and or plastic bottles...and so far it seems to be best. Other than that..I need some more recommendations for the picks.
Herdim picks (available online) are a favorite of mountain dulcimer players.
Great video but it would help a lot to see where you are placing your fingers on the instrument thought the video
Thanks for watching! True enough on the visual comment.
whats the best place to buy a dulcimer?
That is a very difficult question! One fine resource is a video on TH-cam on the Lee Cagle Music channel titled Sound Comparison of Various Mountain Dulcimers. The least expensive way to begin is with a cardboard body instrument from Backyard Music. McSpadden dulcimers are excellent quality and moderately priced. Best of luck sorting through the incredible variety of instruments! Also just because it is sold at a music store does not mean it is a decent instrument - just saying. Also go to the Banjo Lemonade channel and watch her video titled Watch This Before You Buy a Mountain Dulcimer.
She said " this D"
Mam got a sweet voice. Thanks for sharing ❤
My thanks to you!
I wish I had a music teacher like you when I was a kid, then maybe it wouldn't have taken me more than a decade to find the courage to pick up an instrument again. This was so helpful for getting me started!
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I do hope you continue learning to play the dulcimer.
Thank you very much this is exactly what I was looking for! Coming at it with a musical background is very beneficial!
Great feedback!
What a great teacher! I'm going to love learning dulcimer with you!
Thank you so much!
25 months since you posted this, and STILL blessing folks like me! Thanks for your lovely, patient, calm and joyful heart you share with us.
Thank you so much for your kind comment!
I could listen to Ms Greene sing the phonebook. What a lovely voice. Clearly a born teacher.
Thank you for your kind comment!
I am left-handed, but my dulcimer was made fornrightnhanded.
I imagine it could be changed around although I do try to convince my lefties that it doesn't matter. But it always does matter to them, I think perhaps because they are so accustomed to having to flip things around. My mother was ambidextrous while my brother is a leftie and I am a rightie. Wishing you great luck!
I love this song! First hear it as a choral arrangement but I think your version is my new favorite! Blessings and thanks for your music!
thank you! Your way of teaching is kind and sweet and slow enough to follow! I've subscribed. wonderful!! You make learning an instrument easy.
I've always enjoyed getting people starting on an instrument! My students have taught me a lot about effective teaching over the years.
Simply beautiful! Keep up the good work😊
Thanks so much!
I do wish there were a lot more videos with the dulcimer.
There are a number of beginner mountain dulcimer videos on TH-cam - just google the keywords "Learn Mountain Dulcimer" or "Begin Mountain Dulcimer". You may have to wade through some that aren't as helpful as others but the fundamentals are out there.
I've taken ukulele lessons at the local Senior Center. I have a soprano Makala and a concert Amahi. I went to buy a new soprano for myself, the Makala is my granddaughters and she was sharing it with me for my lessons, and I thought the Amahi was prettier than the sopranos they had. So I picked up and strummed it. The sound was so rich, I said this is the one I want. Didn't play it again or anything. It's a beautiful sounding instrument. To my ears anyway...lol. I learned a really bad way to try and play a G chord. My hand was twisted the wrong way. So I'd fake it. But one day I looked at how some of the other class members were playing it and I was so off. I have double jointed fingers that tend to lock up when I'm twisting them around. I'd really, REALLY, love to see some videos of the basic chord fingerings you use. You make the D look easy but it's very hard for me. I play out of The Daily Ukulele a lot. It's all chords, I've never learned to play the notes. Thank you!!
Gina, I find your comment highly interesting. I immediately thought of using kinesiology tape to stabilize the affected joints as I have doing this lately myself . I did a Google search and turned up the idea of using a mix of oval-8 finger braces and kt tape to help stabilize overly flexible joints. I hope this is helpful.
I bought a mountain dulcimer today. I'm SOOOO looking forward to watching more of your videos. I really soaked up a lot of what you said. Thank you!! I play ukulele too!
Thank you Gina!
watching now learnning, really good
Fantastic! Good luck with your process.
Can this be strung left handed?
I have never tried it but I imagine that it would be quite doable.
Thanks Mary, love this song and the way you've carefully explained!! New follower !!
Thanks so much Thomas!
Just lovely!
Thank you so much!
Forgot to say, I love the song, too! Such a good one!
Thank you so much!
You have a beautiful voice, Mary and that dulcimer sounds wonderful! What a wonderful mellow tone! Do you mind me asking who made that one?
Rick Stone custom built this instrument with a shortened fretboard to accomodate my small hands. He also built Joni Mitchell's dulcimer! It is a one-of-a-kind! He and I played music together for about three decades in the Laurel Creek String Band before he passed away-wonderful times and sweet memories.
@@marygreenemusic5507 Thank you for telling me about that. What an interesting story and what fun you must have had, Mary!
Mary, where did you get your dulcimer from. It is so pretty and sounds lovely. Cynthia
My dulcimer was made by Rick Stone (J.R. Stone). He was a friend, bandmate, and the builder of Joni Mitchell's dulcimer. Sadly, he is now deceased.
i know old joe clark from my mountain dulcimer days thanks mary
So glad you found my video Denise! This tune is a really winner on the mountain dulcimer!
I love this thank you so much!
Thank you!
Beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the amazing lesson! That tip about using two fingers to fret a note helped me a lot. Cheers!
Glad it helped! Old-timers used wooden "noters" rather than their fingers oftentimes-great for children or weak/arthritic finger joints too.
I love the history
Me too!
can you put baritone strings on a tenor uke thanks mary
Hi Denise! I have never tried that. I had baritone ukes for my public school classroom and also personally have soprano and tenor ukes. I looked online for some info and found a thread discussing this idea in detail. It also makes specific string suggestions. Go to forum.ukuleleunderground.com/index.php?threads/tuning-a-tenor-dgbe-like-a-baritone.47461/. Best of luck with it all! Or...just buy a baritone uke, which I found a great size for 6th grade hands. I also taught these kids guitar and could combine guitar and baritone instruction in the same class - quite efficient!
Thanks for the great video Mary, i currently play the ukulele and need a new challenge and im strongly considering purchasing a dulcimer however im not sure what make or model to get, i know nothing about them other than the fact that they are a beautiful sounding instrument, i recently retired so any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks again Mary.......Scott 👍🏆.
Hi Scott! Mountain dulcimers are amazing instruments. You can play melody, harmony, and rhythm simultaneously - plus it has a truly unique sound. Explore your options as far as instruments. My particular instrument was made by Rick Stone who also made Joni Mitchell's instrument. My other dulcimers were made by traditional WNC builders who are also deceased. Warren May is a well known builder. McSpadden Dulcimers and Folkcraft instruments come to mind. Blue Lion is a top name. Check out individual builders such as Walter Messick and Ron Ewing. Check this link for more names and contact info: everythingdulcimer.com/builders.php Try to play several instruments before buying. That way you have several points of comparison.
@@marygreenemusic5507 thank you so much Mary, the information is greatly appreciated, i'll be checking them out 👍.
beautiful
Thank you Denise!
Thank you! You're a good teacher and has a christal voice
Thank you very much!
That's a parlor guitar. What make is it?
Yes, it is a Recording King. Not an expensive guitar but this one has a solid top. I played a dreadnought size guitar for years and my right shoulder certainly paid a high price for that!
Beautiful performance by a beautiful lady! Thank you, Mary!
Thank you so much Michael!
Mary, you did an excellent job in this video. You make it simple and have the viewer/student playing a melody right away. Your pace, voice and clarity is just perfect. Thank you!!!
I greatly appreciate your comment - thank you!
So lovely , thank you 🎵
Thank you so much, Lorrie!
You are a sweet and beautiful lady. As a mandolin player I am going to try the dulcimer, my teacher owns one and will start me off. Thank you for these lessons...your speech cadence is perfect for lessons.
Thank you so much! It is wonderful to be able to borrow an instrument and get acquainted with it that way. I borrowed my first mountain dulcimer from a wonderful mentor who later also built my first mountain dulcimer for me!
I have a strumstick. I love how you teach the basics slowly.
Thanks Roy! My students taught me over the years to slow down and give people time to absorb information. So I credit all those wonderful private and workshop students for training me!
Awesome.
Thanks so much!
@@marygreenemusic5507 You're welcone ma'am.