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Laurel K Scott

Stringing Mystery on Vintage Dulcimer


Hi! Not sure where to post this, but as I am new to dulcimers in general, I thought I'd start here. I recently purchased a vintage dulcimer from...
@Laurel K Scott started 8 years ago - replies: 24
Mark Runge

White walnut with sapele stripe


I'm working on a new instrument. I've never worked with white walnut, and I love the smell!  These are the steps as to how I carve the peghead....
@Mark Runge started 8 years ago - replies: 9
Rob N Lackey

Gardner Winter Music Fest - full set


Thank you, Jim Fawcett, for recording my set last Saturday.  Y'all may not feel as kindly toward him after you listen to it.  LOL Rob N Lackey...
@Rob N Lackey started 8 years ago - replies: 0
Bob

Tuning Peg Choices


I am interested in using Banjo (or viola) Style Tuning Pegs on my new dulcimer builds and I am wondering if these  Grover pegs would work well...
@Bob started 8 years ago - replies: 7
Ken Longfield

PA German Zitter


Here are some photos of PA German zitter reproduction I'm making. There is one photo of the original zitter which is in the collection of the...
@Ken Longfield started 8 years ago - replies: 17
James Phillips

Bonaparte's Retreat


Does anyone have a tab of Bonaparte's Retreat that they could share with me?  It is a melody I have enjoyed hearing a few people play on the...
@James Phillips started 8 years ago - replies: 1
dulcinina

Courage to play publicly


Two weeks ago my mother passed away.  Music therapists came twice and it was lovely.  My goal is to play in nursing homes as a volunteer but I...
@dulcinina started 8 years ago - replies: 24
D. chitwood

I have a Baritone Crush


Two years ago, when I first dove into the world of dulcimer, I was attracted to the deep masculine sound of the baritone. I realized that...
@D. chitwood started 8 years ago - replies: 41
David Bennett

Ralph Lee Smith Mtn Dulcimer History & Concert


I saw Ralph's notice posted on another site and didn't see it here: Hi Folks, I will be presenting a history of the Mountain Dulcimer, followed by...
@David Bennett started 8 years ago - replies: 1
Jim Fawcett

Wartz 'n' All Spring gathering


Don't forget to come and join in the fun at our Spring gathering at Tygart Lake State Park, WV. Everyone welcome. Here's a link for the event ....
@Jim Fawcett started 8 years ago - replies: 0
 
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