Kelvingrove (The Summons) (Traditional, Scotland)

In choosing this lovely piece (which doubles as a hymn), I attempted to demonstrate how to explore chord choices beyond the obvious and to explore a range of arranging ideas. A goal that I have for every tune is to be able to play a full arrangement, at least one approach backup AND to fully understand the chord progression as the glue that holds it all together. A lot goes into creating a successful and interesting chord progression (knowing what is available to you, where we are going and where we came from, what is happening in the bass line etc.). I love the rising bass line in the B part (Am to Bm to C with the Bm against the C melody note) and the suspensions! The chord progression is a super illustration that no chord can be viewed in isolation but must be seen as part of a complete story. Finally, there is a bonus: the arrangement works great in two octaves!

Here's What You Get:

$38 (Sheet music PLUS video lessons)

Sheet music for melody, harmony, backup, arrangement and variations. 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
• Backup - A Part
• Backup - B Part
• Arrangement - A Part
• Arrangement - B Part
• Arrangement - Upper Octave
• Variations - A Part
• Variations - B Part
• Variations - Play-through
• Play-through

 Approximate length: 39 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 Fall 2016 Sandbridge VA