Dan

Dan

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Location: New Tazewell, TN
Country: USA

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audio tracks: 15

The Traditional Appalachian Dulcimore Maker. I'm over 12 years of building and have completed over 250 instruments. I have studied the old masters and grow closer to the sharp iron and wood philosophy every day. 

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Dan
@dan • 17 minutes ago • comments: 10
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Peonies in the Field
Dan
@dan • one month ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Traveling Mercies - a work-in-progress :
"Wonderful!"
Dan
@dan • one month ago • comments: 11
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Traveling Mercies - a work-in-progress, for PMOTPD
Dan
@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Sourwood Mountain - film from Appalshop
Dan
@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Sourwood Mountain - film from Appalshop:
"I love me some I.D.!!!"
Dan
@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Choosing for bad weather..?":
"Any of my traditional pieces. The old finishes are not in any way prone to cracking the way the lacquers can and so long as you are under 140 º and don't..."
Dan
@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @nate: A fun story with a satisfying ending
Dan
@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Stanely Hicks dulcimer:
"1) hang it on the wall and look at it. 2) have it made playable and play it. 3) always go with number 2 IMHO, DAN"
Dan
@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Oak Ultra-lite
front back
Dan
@dan • 6 years ago • comments: 5
Good stuff! No, great stuff!!!
https://fotmd.com/strumelia/group_discuss/1872/https://fotmd.com/strumelia/group_discuss/1872/from-appalshop-a-wonderful-interview-with-jean-ritchie

Latest Group Discussions

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Dan

2021 Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering


Well the 2021 Gathering has come and gone....what a wonderful time had...
@Dan 3 years ago - Comments: 19
Dan

Number 18 20 Wedding Dulcimore


https://imgur.com/YzjmQzR https://imgur.com/6l5udVe Busted pallet I...
@Dan 3 years ago - Comments: 10
Dan

1976 Hamer


Looking for any information on the maker Philip Hamer of Kingsport, TN
@Dan 5 years ago - Comments: 8
Dan

Kurt Simerman


Any one know how many pieces he made. I've found reference to Number...
@Dan 5 years ago - Comments: 5
Dan

Meredith Slone Dulcimer


Any one have one of these? He is from Hi Hat, Kentucky.
@Dan 9 years ago - Comments: 5
Dan

Integral fret board and peg head


I'm looking into the makers of traditional pieces that had an integral...
@Dan 6 years ago - Comments: 5
Dan

Jacob Meadors 1873 Feb 15


I have come across the sibling of D52 in L. Allen Smith's Catalogue on...
@Dan 6 years ago - Comments: 15
Dan

Number 9


Started a 26 inch Betty, all poplar with butternut fret board and maple...
@Dan 6 years ago - Comments: 4
Dan

What is it?



@Dan 6 years ago - Comments: 2
Dan

Woodcraft Magazine Dec/Jan


....has a dulcimer making article!    
@Dan 7 years ago - Comments: 1
Dan

Harmie Griffie


Any one have any information on Harmie Griffie (1935-2017) of Letcher...
@Dan 7 years ago - Comments: 5
Dan

John Scales Jr.


Any one have a straight on image of his piece? Thank you in advance,...
@Dan 7 years ago - Comments: 0
Dan

Old Pine


I have access to some "old" pine for making some instruments. I know...
@Dan 8 years ago - Comments: 4
Dan

Tuning question


On the page 36 of The Dulcimer Book she has the tuning 1-5-3? Any...
@Dan 8 years ago - Comments: 2
Dan

Aha!


The subdominant is the same distance below the tonic as the dominant is...
@Dan 8 years ago - Comments: 2

Latest Audio

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Brown Eyed Janie

Brown Eyed Janie


@Dan
5 months ago - Comments: 4
Misty Mountain Moon

Misty Mountain Moon


@Dan
5 months ago - Comments: 4
Aeolian Medley on Stamper

Aeolian Medley on Stamper


@Dan
last year - Comments: 4
Wildwood Flower

Wildwood Flower


@Dan
2 years ago - Comments: 6
Simple Gifts

Simple Gifts


@Dan
2 years ago - Comments: 6
Für Cari

Für Cari


@Dan
2 years ago - Comments: 4
Brown Eyed Janie ( 1_22 )

Brown Eyed Janie ( 1_22 )


@Dan
2 years ago - Comments: 4
Sally Goodin (Folk Strings)

Sally Goodin (Folk Strings)


@Dan
2 years ago - Comments: 6
Brown Eyed Janie on the Grand

Brown Eyed Janie on the Grand


@Dan
3 years ago - Comments: 2
Silent Night

Silent Night


@Dan
3 years ago - Comments: 2
Saints

Saints


@Dan
3 years ago - Comments: 11
Simple Gifts Number 6 20

Simple Gifts Number 6 20


@Dan
4 years ago - Comments: 5
Shady Grove on the Third Grand

Shady Grove on the Third Grand


@Dan
6 years ago - Comments: 7
Boil Dem Cabbage Down

Boil Dem Cabbage Down


@Dan
6 years ago - Comments: 3
Away In a Manger

Away In a Manger


@Dan
9 years ago - Comments: 4

Latest Videos

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Taps Across America 2021

Taps Across America 2021


@Dan
3 years ago - Comments: 4
Dulcimore Dan Cox at HLDF 2015

Dulcimore Dan Cox at HLDF 2015


@Dan
9 years ago - Comments: 9

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Latest Forum Discussions

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Hindman Boys (and Gal)

Posted: Tuesday April 30 2024, 10:27 PM
By: @Ken Longfield

SoundCloud issues

Posted: Monday October 25 2021, 6:00 PM
By: @Dan

Name that tune.

Posted: Friday June 18 2021, 7:31 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

What do we call it?

Posted: Monday December 31 2018, 9:01 AM
By: @Ben Barr Jr

Comments

NateBuildsToys
09/25/23 05:33:25AM @nate:

Dan there is no doubt that youare an accomplished builder and player, so may I ask what the 'Sharp Iron and Wood' philosophy entails?


Jergen
05/01/23 11:18:30AM @jergen:

Just curious, is that a playable instrument that you carry on your shoulder in your profile?


Doug Naselroad
12/12/20 10:27:41PM @doug-naselroad:

Hey, Dan!  Hope things are going well for you over in TN.  Still busy here despite COVID.  Lots going on!  You?

More soon,

Stay well,

Doug


Mary
04/10/20 02:36:20PM @mary:

Thanks, Dan. After my initial confusion I figured it out. This is my first dulcimer with the smaller fret board. I have 3 other dulcimers. Just didn't expect D to go to D# then to E.


Sarah-from-TN
03/02/19 05:59:22PM @sarah-from-tn:

Hello, Neighbor!  I have been to the museum many times; I used to take my children when they were young.


nick o'sullivan
02/04/19 02:42:11PM @nick-osullivan:

Dan, your Pretty Saro is gorgeous!! 


David Bennett
10/09/18 05:36:51AM @david-bennett:

Dan, thanks for the info on The Great Appalachian Fiddle Convention. I'll have to see if I can make that. Do you have any idea about what time of day the dulcimer competition is?


Dan
12/03/16 10:59:10AM @dan:

Lexie R Oakley:

Really enjoy your audios Dan, love how you play "Just as I am."

Thank you Lexie!


Dan
12/03/16 10:58:42AM @dan:

SuzanneBailey:

Hi Dan.  Just found out about Hindman. Sure wish I could!!!!  But will be up here in Northern KY preparing farm for winter.  Must  put it on schedule for next year.  Will check in for your pictures and activities.  Enjoy all in Hindman!

I was a great time! Loved spending time with Don Pedi and Carrie Norris!


Dan
12/03/16 10:57:48AM @dan:

Robin Thompson:

Dan, I'm intrigued by the sound of your nylon-strung dulcimer.  Did you just put nylon on a dulcimer or did you build with a mind that it'd be strung with nylon?  

I hope you and your loved ones have had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!  

Thanks!  

Yes Robin it was made for the Nylgut strings. They have a very different dynamic to them verses the music wire. The action needs to be very high for the slack nature of them and intonation is very different due to the diameter.


Dan
12/03/16 10:55:14AM @dan:

Robin Thompson:

Dan, your "transitional piece" looks and sounds great!  The banjo-y, plunk-y vibe is really something special.  And the slides can be heard, too.  Really nice! 

Thank you!


Dan
12/03/16 10:54:53AM @dan:

ozarklady:

Dan you responded to a problem I have with my dulcimer's tuning pegs and you said you would look at it and quote me a price. I tried to email you but a problem with the message. If you can tell me when you are available and where you are my husband and I could bring it to you. Thank you and Happy New Year

Sorry, I live in Tennessee now!


Dan
12/03/16 10:54:10AM @dan:

Strumelia:


Hi Dan, I sure wish you'd make another audio recording of the big box dulcimer you made... do you still have it, and can you record another tune for us on it?   hi



Will do!


Dan
12/03/16 10:53:44AM @dan:

Sorry folks, I just scrolled down the page for the first time! I will answer each one, better late than never I suppose.......


Strumelia
03/20/16 12:18:01PM @strumelia:

Hi Dan, I sure wish you'd make another audio recording of the big box dulcimer you made... do you still have it, and can you record another tune for us on it?   hi


Robin Thompson
11/27/15 09:54:43AM @robin-thompson:

Dan, your "transitional piece" looks and sounds great!  The banjo-y, plunk-y vibe is really something special.  And the slides can be heard, too.  Really nice! 


Robin Thompson
11/26/15 09:27:15PM @robin-thompson:

Dan, I'm intrigued by the sound of your nylon-strung dulcimer.  Did you just put nylon on a dulcimer or did you build with a mind that it'd be strung with nylon?  

I hope you and your loved ones have had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!  

Thanks!  


Lexie R Oakley
06/23/15 03:42:54PM @lexie-r-oakley:

Really enjoy your audios Dan, love how you play "Just as I am."


John C. Knopf
06/20/15 03:20:47PM @john-c-knopf:

Dan, it's great to see you back!  Welcome to the new home.