I use a triangular folding camp stool with a back when playing sitting.
Hey Ken, I've been hearing a lot about those. I don't think they're quite my thing, but this is an interesting discussion here on fotmd. thanks.
I think I play best in my recliner with the dulcimer across the arms....
Hi Jan! Nice to chat with you. I know somebody else who plays with the dulcimer on the arms of a chair. Helps the sound ring out too!
Hi Mary, I use a couple different seats. One is an old round wooden piano stool where the seat spins up and down. But it's lowest position is about 18" and has no back. My other chair is what I call a "steno" office chair. It's has a padded seat and back and it adjusts to various heights by a lever. It has no arms and the lowest position is 16". I got it at an office supply store on a close -out for $25. It's on wheels, doesn't take up much room and is very comfortable. It also doubles as my sewing chair at the sewing machine. This chair is also easy on the fanny whereas the stool is not. Dulcinina
Hi Dulcinina, thanks for commenting! I think I'll ultimately go for one of those office chairs. Funny coincidence, but I also have an old piano stool that spins! It was my grandma's, so it is old. I don't ever really use it for anything... and I think I'd need more cushioning for my rear end anyway 
Hi all!
I'm looking for a chair for playing at home. I seem to need something no more than 16 inches high, no arms (of course) and a back for relaxing. Do you have any favorite seats? Maybe I'll like what you like!
Sorry I've been away from fotmd for so long... My daughter had twins a year ago and life has been BUSY!
(and when she had the twins, her other two were 1 and 3 yrs old! Not complaining though. It's been a good time for this grandma! 
I might start actually playing and singing again soon now that we all survived that first year!!! I've missed you folks!
I just wanna chime in and say I've really enjoyed this whole discussion! And yeah I didn't know about the capo over the fret either - great tip!
I have D-major-itis... After a few years of fretting over the situation (pun not intended) I decided I was fine with playing almost always in D Major.
That said, Strumelia asks a good question!
Awww, just so sweet and lively and pretty. I'm with Dusty with the sentimental and crying! 
Group hug!
Merry Christmas and Happy Solstice to you two, too!
