Learn to play the Appalachian dulcimer and discover the instrument’s Appalachian heritage at Pellissippi State Community College this fall.

The nine-week Beginning Appalachian Dulcimer course is 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Sept. 18. Classes are at the Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. The course fee is $95, payable to Pellissippi State. An additional materials fee of $37 is payable to the instructor, Rudy Ryan.

During the class, students will learn traditional tunes and techniques, including basic strumming, fretting, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs and some chords. No prior musical knowledge is required.

Students need to have an Appalachian dulcimer by the first day of class. The instructor can provide sources if needed. Class is limited to the first 12 students who register.

To register or learn more about this and other classes offered by Business and Community Services, visit www.pstcc.edu/bcs or call (865) 539-7167. To request accommodations for a disability, email accommodations@pstcc.edu.