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Singing dulcimists
Hello all! So, as a singer-songwriter, I am looking to hear singing dulcimists! I'm having trouble finding recordings where it is all (or at...
@Rachael started 6 years ago - replies: 12
Singing with Noter Drone Dulcimer - Old Styles
I've been doing quite a bit more singing with dulcimer at gigs recently. I was never very happy with singing over my playing of the tune in noter...
@Robin Clark started 9 years ago - replies: 17
Favorite genre of songs you sing?
Actually, I'm going to mention a favorite genre of song which I wish I could sing. Patter Songs. In particular the Patter songs of Gilbert and...
@folkfan started 13 years ago - replies: 9
Advice for a lousy (and stage-frightened) singer?
Just had our annual Coffehouse at the Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers. A great concert full of memorable performances.I had worked hard on singing "And...
@Tom McDonald started 14 years ago - replies: 17
How do you memorize lyrics?
This is the hardest for me...I'm paper dependent. I've tried printing them out and slipping the pages into plastic sheet covers and hanging them on...
@Janene Millen started 13 years ago - replies: 9
Finding a comfortable key to sing in and accompanying dulcimer chords
Hi fellow Singing with the dulcimer people. Since joining FOTMD a month ago I have learned a lot. I thank Ken Backer for pointing out that the...
@John W. McKinstry started 10 years ago - replies: 5
Throat problems that interfere with singing
After developing a very sudden sore throat this afternoon, I thought I'd raise the question about throat problems and how it or they can interfere...
@folkfan started 13 years ago - replies: 14
Song Share
If you've heard an interesting song recently, or have an old favorite, will you please share it with us? I'll start with a song I've recently...
@folkfan started 13 years ago - replies: 12
Singing with my dulcimer...
I have always been one to play and sing, because why would you play and not sing? LOL! I used to have this throaty, theater voice, but I did not...
@hugssandi started 7 years ago - replies: 3
How much do you change the song you sing? Or making a song your own?
I'm not quite sure how to ask this question, but I suppose the best way is just to plunge ahead. So is it possible to change or make a song too...
@folkfan started 12 years ago - replies: 9
Finding the best keys to sing in and singing in tune!
Aplogies if this this like a re-hash of John's previous post in this group but I couldn't find the blogs and vids John referred to Ive no musical...
@Steve Battarbee started 9 years ago - replies: 4
Tips on Singing
GreetingsAfter my last blog posting I figured joining this group would be a good idea.Over the years I have played, performed, and sang at venues...
@Ken Backer started 11 years ago - replies: 4
Changing Gender and Politically Correct
Just curious as to others handle the problem or if you even consider it a problem of the gender of a song's singer or point of view. I'm working on...
@folkfan started 12 years ago - replies: 49
Discussion question/Does singing help you play?
Does singing with the dulcimer help your playing style?Here's my answer. I couldn't play without singing as I can't hold a tune in my head. I...
@folkfan started 13 years ago - replies: 12
Songs in a theme
Playing the other day got me to thinking of a game. How many songs can you come up with that have a similar word in them?I was working on: Mountain...
@folkfan started 13 years ago - replies: 17
Breathing exercises or breath control
As we're a group of people who are interested in singing, I was wondering whether you all do deliberate breathing exercise to expand your singing...
@folkfan started 13 years ago - replies: 11
Arranging for singing
I just made a fingerpicking arrangment for a song which was my most complex as yet (for me). Arranging for singing is such a new challenge...
@Janene Millen started 13 years ago - replies: 7
Expanding repertorie
When you sing do you find yourself sticking to favorite songs or a particular genre? Or do you actively try to expand your repertoire? If so how...
@folkfan started 13 years ago - replies: 9
How do you DOCUMENT your songs?
I have an entire binder of songs I'm always working on learning to sing. They always need new bits and pieces and improvement. I've developed ways...
@Janene Millen started 13 years ago - replies: 7