Welcome to the Dulcimer Education Pack
The Target Age Group is: Upper Key Stage 2 - Years 5 and 6
Materials provided may be appropriate for a variety of age groups and skill levels.
Introduction
Although dulcimers are not well-known instruments in the UK, they are popular all over the world in at least 50 different countries and 4 continents.
In October 2015 the Dulcimer World Congress visited the UK for the first time. Over 200 dulcimer enthusiasts from more than 23 countries (including Australia, China, Hungary, Iran and Mexico) visited Malvern in Worcestershire for the event. Nearly 400 students from Worcestershire schools took part in music workshops and a schools concert (Watch it on youtube!).
This Education Pack has been put together to provide teachers (with or without knowledge of the dulcimer or music) with information about the dulcimer, lesson plans for history, music, science and creative writing, with ideas for class activities and links to further learning materials and contacts.
Click on the menu links below for further information, teaching resources and suggested activities.
Photo: Dulcimer World Congress 2015 Gala Concert
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The activities are centred around Bluff King Hal, a dance tune often played on the dulcimer. The lesson ideas include:-
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As well as places to research the dulcimer, there are links to educational resources.
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