Wednesday Night Waltz (Traditional, U.S.)
kenkolodnerThis lovely waltz dates back to at least 1927. While not complex melodically, the rich chord progression offers some surprises and is a bit challenging! I hope you will study it a bit and use the tune to learn all the chords in the piece – and how they are connected. The harmonization is an excellent example of some of the many chord options we have beyond I, IV, V and ii, iv, vi to include secondary dominants with circle of fifths chord movement, diminished 7ths and the parallel minor. The flow of chords really makes sense once you understand the logic. In this piece, I emphasize connecting the arranging ideas, the backup and the melody to “see” the chords. Take your time! There is so much to be learned by exploring this piece. The waltz dates back to at least 1927.
Here's What You Get:
$38 (Sheet music PLUS video lessons)
Sheet music for melody, backup, 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
- Chord Progression
- Backup
- Backup Play-through
- Arranging Ideas-first pass
- Arranging Ideas-second pass
- Play-through
Approximate length: 50 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 Spring 2018 Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreat