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Hello Forum, Would it be absurd to start on a baritone mountain...
@Yvette Tillema 8 years ago - Comments: 9
Yvette, you're on a good path already! Listening, looking, reading. . .
I wrote a long email and I deleted it by accident. Bummer. First, thanks for all of the welcome messages.I still don't have a dulcimer and have been overwhelmed with the choices by all the amazing American makers. I do have three banjos and play daily. I have never performed, nor have I been to a festival. I am trying earnestly to figure out what I want, what the different paying styles are, different string configurations, length, wood choices, budget, and so forth. I would love some advice on a book that discusses the tradition. Also from listening to sound clips I wonder if it would be absurd to start out with a baritone. I find the sound comforting and appealing at the same time. I only sing to the adoring dogs. LolSo, that's where I'm at. I'm reading Stumelia's blog on traditional playing. I am looking for information on Galax dulcimers. I'm fascinated with them. I think I'll purchase the Jean Ritchie book and keep reading and listening online. I'm open to suggestions.Thanks, Yvette
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to share ideas and listen to music. I hope you enjoy!
Howdy and welcome to the FOTMD family!
Hi Yvette, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.
Ben
Welcome, Yvette, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. Hope you enjoy it here.
Rob
Hey Yvette, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.
Welcome to FOTMD Yvette. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."