Southwind (Traditional, Ireland)

For this widely played tune, I explore the use of a far more adventurous chord progression than is commonly used. This piece offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate what is possible when thinking a bit out of the box. I present a wide variety of separate versions using one idea at a time: (1) a two-note chord version; (2) a three-note chord version; (3) a “fills” version; and (4) an example of a fuller arrangement. The idea is to nail down each technique separately before fully integrating the ideas. This contrasts with the “full-model” approach to learning arranging concepts.

Here's What You Get:

$38 (Sheet music PLUS video lessons)

Sheet music for melody, arpeggios, harmony lines, two note chords, three note chords, fills, and arranging ideas. Ken talks through the tune, chord choices, hammering patterns, backups, embellishments, arranging, play-throughs, and more on his dulcimer (shot from above so that you can see what he's doing).

Video Lessons Included:

• Basic tune
• Hammering
• Harmonization
• Two note chords - A Part
• Two note chords - B Part
• Two note chords - play-through
• Three note chords
• Arpeggio fills
• Arpeggio fills - play-through
• Valley rolls
• Simple arranging
• More arranging ideas - A Part
• More arranging ideas - B Part
• Play-through

Approximate length: 51 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 Feb 2016 Fenchurch Studios, Baltimore MD