Group Discussions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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