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Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
01/22/23 11:10:36AM
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Wanted: Case for a Galax Mountain Dulcimer


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Strumelia,

Thank you! I did include the fretboard height, but I did not include the bridge, so I would want the case to be around 4.75” in depth. 

Kimberly

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
01/22/23 10:27:28AM
13 posts

Wanted: Case for a Galax Mountain Dulcimer


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The dulcimer is 39” in length, 11” wide, and 4.5” deep.

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
01/22/23 08:45:31AM
13 posts

Wanted: Case for a Galax Mountain Dulcimer


FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/Wanted to Buy...


Greetings!

I am in need of a case for my Galax mountain dulcimer. I currently have one of the double bags from the Dulcimer Bag Lady, but I would really like to have a single and more streamlined case. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks!
Kimberly

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
01/06/16 09:51:43PM
13 posts

Forming a Dulcimer Group -tips?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I would like to thank everyone for all of the helpful suggestions!  Our November meeting had about 6 people there.  Our December meeting had 7.  Our January meeting last Saturday?   We had 22 people!!!  YES!  So, it was not all dulcimer players.  We had a couple of ukulele players and a guitar player, but 22 people!!!!  YES!!!!!  Some of the people that attended are very interested in becoming dulcimer players and they wanted to come and learn what it was like to play the dulcimer.  (I think we have some budding dulcimer players!!!)

Ironically enough, we were SO busy in the library that day (I am the assistant branch manager at the library where we are having the library-sponsored dulcimer meeting), that I was trapped at the main circulation desk helping all of the patrons of the library!  I didn't even get to take my dulcimer out of the case and join in the fun.  :(

Even though I didn't get to join in, I am so excited that there is so much interest in the group!

 

I just wanted to share an update with you all!  

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
01/06/16 10:26:17AM
13 posts

Forming a Dulcimer Group -tips?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I would like to thank everyone for all of the helpful suggestions!  Our November meeting had about 6 people there.  Our December meeting had 7.  Our January meeting last Saturday?   We had 22 people!!!  YES!  So, it was not all dulcimer players.  We had a couple of ukulele players and a guitar player, but 22 people!!!!  YES!!!!!  Some of the people that attended are very interested in becoming dulcimer players and they wanted to come and learn what it was like to play the dulcimer.  (I think we have some budding dulcimer players!!!)

Ironically enough, we were SO busy in the library that day (I am the assistant branch manager at the library where we are having the library-sponsored dulcimer meeting), that I was trapped at the main circulation desk helping all of the patrons of the library!  I didn't even get to take my dulcimer out of the case and join in the fun.  :(

Even though I didn't get to join in, I am so excited that there is so much interest in the group!

 

I just wanted to share an update with you all!  

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
11/02/15 06:01:26AM
13 posts

Leading a Jam


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I suspect that our meeting that is coming up this Saturday will be very small.  I will be very happy if we have 5 people show up, but I want to make sure that it is a good experience so that people will return for future meetings.  

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
11/01/15 07:03:05PM
13 posts

Leading a Jam


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@Strumelia, I am a fan of yours also!  :)

 

Thanks to everyone for more great advice!!   I will report back after we have our meeting this coming Saturday and let you know how it went!   

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
10/30/15 06:44:22AM
13 posts

Forming a Dulcimer Group -tips?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Thanks everyone!  I have printed out your responses and made many notes.  I can't thank you all enough for your great advice.  We have tried to meet several times and the weather has been against us.  One time, there were dereche-type winds that prevented many from coming out.  Another time, flooding rains.  Now that winter is approaching, we will probably have massive snow storms!  LOL!!!!

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
10/30/15 06:42:02AM
13 posts

Leading a Jam


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I suspect that this information may already be on this site somewhere and I am not as familiar as I should be with how to do an effective search.  So, please, if it is available, just point me in the right direction!

I got so much great advice on starting a dulcimer group that I wanted to ask you all another question.  Even though I have been playing the dulcimer for over 30 years, I have very seldom played with others.  Now that I am starting this group, I need some tips on how to lead jams.  ANY information on leading a fun and effective jam would be greatly appreciated!!

(The few times that i have played with more than one other dulcimer, I have a horrible time hearing the sound coming from my dulcimer because it seems that I can hear everyone but my dulcimer.  That usually makes me quit playing because I can't tell what I am playing.)  frowner

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
10/28/15 08:14:21PM
13 posts

Forming a Dulcimer Group -tips?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

WOW!!!!  Thanks for all of the great advice!  I am going to print it out and look it all over.   I am fortunate because I work at a library and I am doing this as a library program.  We will be moving into a beautiful new library next month, so the facility is wonderful!  I am sure that I will have more questions about your wonderful comments.  Thank you!!!!!!

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
10/28/15 08:10:30PM
13 posts

Forming a Dulcimer Group -tips?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Robin Thompson:
Hey, Kimberly!  Laura Elder has been part of a regular group in Lancaster OH for some years.  If she doesn't see this post, you could contact her privately.   PS- I want to meet you when/if I ever get back to Roanoke! :)

I would love to meet you too, Robin!!!  Thanks for giving me Laura's name!

Kimberly Burnette-Dean
@kimberly-burnette-dean
10/28/15 01:09:36PM
13 posts

Forming a Dulcimer Group -tips?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Good afternoon everyone!

I have been absent from the world of dulcimers for several years, but I am jumping back in with both feet!  We are trying to form a dulcimer group in the Roanoke Valley area of Virginia.  The question that I have from you is this:  Can you give me any helpful hints for forming a successful group?   If you belong to a group, would you be willing to share what you do in a typical meeting . . . like what type of agenda you usually follow?  

At this point, we have made plans to meet monthly for two hours.  We are welcoming beginning players so that we can share our knowledge.  Should we set aside something like the last 30 minutes to work with beginners?

 

Any and all helpful hints would be GREATLY appreciated!!

Thanks!!!

Kimberly