Thx, to everyone that responded. Looks like a have a bit of music theory work in my future. Just to make sure that I'm clear, Bass string is D (D3), Middle string is A (A3) and melody string is d (d4). Also, if I understand correctly, you are better off trying to tune a string down rather than up and risk breaking it.
Thx again, everyone.
Happy Holidays to all!
Hi Dan, I’m not sure how to answer that. I believe that I’m in mixolydian when tuned dAD. I’m trying to retune the melody string to F# and don’t know if I should tune up or down to the F#. Does that put me into a different mode?
Hi Dulcimer Folks,
When you are retuning from to dAD (hoping I wrote this correctly) to dAF# to play a different tune, if you have not already heard the tune, how do you know which direction to tune the string, up or down in pitch. Hope this question makes sense. Thx.
Hi Dusty,
Thx for your response. The answer to your questions is : All of the above. Additionally, I have smaller dulcimers with shorter VSLs but a full sized dulcimer with a shorter VSL is intriguing to me. Best wishes for the holiday season!
Hi Folks, I’m very interested in getting some info on the Blue Lion soprano dulcimer . Does anyone here have one or have experience playing one? I would love to hear one, if possible. The waitlist is over a year at this point so I’m trying to do my research in the meantime. Thx and Happy Holidays to all!
Thx to everyone who responded. Your suggestions were most helpful and encouraging! I will look for those hand stretching exercises that were mentioned.
Couldn't resist....sorry...
Hi Folks,
Hope everyone is doing well. I am interested in suggestions for someone who normally plays a 24 to max 25 VSL dulcimer and wish to get a specific instrument that has a 26.5 VSL. As much as I appreciate noter style of playing, I primarily am a chord melody player. I am looking for any suggestions as to alternative ways to play a longer VSL without killing my hands. Thanks in advance for any suggestions that you are able to offer.
Hi, The main purpose of that bridge is to adjust intonation, as I understand it. Speak with Joe Collins, who is affiliated with NHD. He is very helpful. Good Luck!
I have seen a few posts of instruments built by Robert Worth. I get the impression that he has been a woodworker/builder for quite a while. Does anyone have any experiencewith/opinions on his instruments. As far as appearance goes, they are quite beautiful but I haven't been able to find much as far as their sound goes. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thx!
Hi, I am in possession of a NHD Pudge Pro which I received a few months ago. I am considering selling it due to a problem with arthritis in my left thumb. It's Peruvian walnut/port Orford cedar with an ebony fretboard. The look and sound of it are both beautiful. The VSL is 24 inches. It has the additional 1.5 and 8.5 frets also. It is posed next to a McSpadden Ginger. The bridge allows you to adjust intonation up and down the fretboard and the tuners are designed to make string changes much easier than usual. The frets are EVO frets. If you would like additional pictures/information, please let me know. Thx!
