Bradley’s Tune (Brad Kolodner, U.S.)

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My son (Bradley or, as he now calls himself, Brad) had been playing the banjo six months when he wrote this unusual and very challenging tune. He didn’t really know the “rules” of composition (whatever they are) and just went with what sounded good to him. Be prepared for some surprises! This piece is ideal for (1) demonstrating how I improvise, starting with the melody, learning the chord progression, starting with arpeggios and a wide variety of ideas from our tool chest; and (2) to get us in an area of the HD that many of us avoid. It seems like I use nearly every note on the HD. It is really fun to play this beast! Try those variations!! And backup! Recorded on Otter Creek (2011). Otter Creek hit the top of the folk charts in 2011 as an instrumental recording.

Here's What You Get:

$38 (Sheet music and video lessons)

Sheet music for melody, backup, and variations. Ken talks through the tune, chord choices, hammering patterns, backups, embellishments, arranging and more on his dulcimer (shot from above so that you can see what he's doing).

Video Lessons Included:

  • Basic Tune
  • Hammering
  • Backup - A part
  • Backup - B part
  • Extended Range
  • Improvisation
  • Variations - A part
  • Variations - A part Play-through
  • Variations - B
  • Moderate Play-through
  • Play-through
  • Faster Play-through

Approximate length: 61 minutes

***Videos can be streamed, downloaded, or viewed in the Gumroad App on mobile devices. Watch your email for instructions after purchase***

It's like having private mini-tutorials from Ken that you can watch over and over!

NOTE: Even if you already own the sheet music, your purchase ensures that you receive the latest updated versions, and future additions to new arranging ideas, backups and so forth as Ken experiments and develops his playing of the tune.

Thank you for your support - I hope you enjoy the tune! Please do not share your purchased music and videos.

Recorded at Fenchurch Music Studio, Baltimore MD for Fall 2017 Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreat 

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Bradley’s Tune (Brad Kolodner, U.S.)

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