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strumming and picking technique

Hi!  I've been playing my dulcimer for about a year now but would like some information on how to refine my strumming and finger-picking styles....
@Diane Mayfield started 5 years ago - replies: 23

Current build

Here are some photos as I near the completion of this project. The dulcimer body is made of Paduk which my luthier friend gave me. He is making two...
@Ken Longfield started 5 years ago - replies: 15

Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: January

Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: January https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-january/
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 7

Rockin' Auld Lang Syne

It's a rare treat when I can post a "rock" song that's actually public domain. Here's a rocked-out version of that New Year's Eve chestnut, Auld...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 0

What Thickness do you use for the Top & Bottom boards?

Hi all, I've just finished Dulcimer #3, scratch-built to my own design. This instrument has a body made from Douglas Fir (it smells absolutely...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 5

Cheap Trick on Dulcimer

I first heard this song in college, and I've always found it catchy. Plus, I've always enjoyed being able to ask, "Would you like to hear a...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 3

Including an extra bass string

Hi everyone, I've just entered the world of 4 equidistant strings. As I didn't have any spare high "d" strings (or guitar "e" or "B") I went the...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 1

A new dulcimer player with a 10 year “old” new dulcimer

I just picked my “new” old dulcimer. I am getting my music back after a 10 year lull. I also acquired a Yamaha DX-660 weighted keyboard and...
@Richard Venneman started 6 years ago - replies: 2

Punk dulcimer - I Wanna Be Sedated

In a Facebook group, somebody's phone said "Sedated," instead of the word he intended to use. (My phone comes with that convenient auto-sabotage...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 6

Playing DAd tab songs while tuned to DAA

I have done a few word searches on the site and have not found information on this subject. I admit that I do not understand any music theory...
@kdparker started 6 years ago - replies: 10