How to Play “Free Fallin’” on Dulcimer Guitar | Easy 1-Finger Lesson

Want to learn “Free Fallin’” on your dulcimer guitar? This might be one of the easiest places to start.

Ryan first taught this song years ago using just ONE finger — and honestly, that version still works. So we’re bringing it back.

In this lesson, you’ll start with the simple one-finger version, then add a little more to it if you’re ready to level things up.

We’ll cover:

• The one-finger pattern you can use for the entire song
• How to add a fuller chord sound
• An easier way to move between the chord shapes
• Rhythm and strumming
• How to practise singing and playing at the same time
• Why slowing it WAY down actually helps you get faster
• How to build the song up to full speed

Ryan is playing a Cumberland River Dulcimer in this lesson, but you can use the same approach on other similar dulcimer-style instruments.

And once you’ve got it? Check out our Sunroom Sessions version of “Free Fallin’” with Ryan and Justin and try playing along.

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