Group Discussions

I acquired this instrument recently at an auction

This is an instrument that I recently acquired at an auction. It was love at first sight. I had no idea what it was, but I knew it looked old. I...
@sunshinedawn started 17 hours ago - replies: 4

Dulcimer for Travelling

I'm curious about a small dulcimer specifically for traveling (ideally one I could pack in a carry on for an airline) and wonder if this group has...
@Pux0r3 started 2 weeks ago - replies: 6

Playing at a local care center

There's a care center about a mile from my house.  Sometimes I go to help with worship services on Sundays.  I've played my dulcimer there a few...
@StudentofRhythm started 3 weeks ago - replies: 2

Instruments for jamming

Does anyone bring two dulcimers to jams where the key changes every song/tune turn? Such as, a d and c tuned instrument? With a capo handy?
@CarolynF started 2 months ago - replies: 8

a recent podcast on Jean Ritchie

https://youtu.be/oSll1aQ9zBQ?si=Bf9_HE21Q6sH4LeZ
@Robin Thompson started 2 months ago - replies: 0

Jean & Edna singing a play party song

https://youtu.be/GHAP2FIu8QA?si=VXe8BwZA14adFrcB
@Robin Thompson started 2 months ago - replies: 2

Jean sings and plays The Cuckoo

https://youtu.be/FOTOOqMIzgo?si=hLUQlARarST99mNZ
@Robin Thompson started 2 months ago - replies: 2

Confident with a Dulcimer

Here's a hit song from about 10 years ago by Demi Lovato. It's called "Confident," and though I play it as an instrumental, it's a song about...
@Sam Edelston started 2 months ago - replies: 2

An Appalachian Dulcimer Sculpture

An Appalachian Dulcimer Sculpture https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/2025/02/06/an-appalachian-dulcimer-sculpture/
@David Bennett started 2 months ago - replies: 2

Tuner help please

Hello friends. I write to you all in need of help. Last year I was given a dulcimer by a friend who thought that I would play it more than her. I...
@Sal Monella started 3 months ago - replies: 7