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Clara Callahan Weave Shop Dulcimer Player 1930
I've been doing some research on Clara Louise Callahan, the dulcimer player mentioned in Dorothy Scarborough's 1937 book, Song Catcher in the...
@Banjimer started 6 years ago - replies: 10
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October & November
I've been remiss in my postings the last couple of months... Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October...
@David Bennett started 6 years ago - replies: 5
New Purpleheart dulcimer made by Ron Ewing!
I just got this wonderful dulcimer made by Ron Ewing! It has a purple heart back and sides, walnut fretboard with purple heart overlay, and a...
@Matthew Andrew started 6 years ago - replies: 6
Best starting point for arranging music?
I would like to arrange some popular/modern songs for the dulcimer, but lacking dulcimer-specific sheet music, have a question how best to start....
@LisavB started 6 years ago - replies: 3
Another string-related question
So, I normally play in DAD, but I'm studying Jessica Comeau's book, and the songs I'm working on are mostly CGC. Is it better to leave the...
@LisavB started 6 years ago - replies: 3
Holly Leaf Dulcimer
Question for Ken. How did you handle the corners on that dulcimer? Just a butt joint or did you miter the corner. I'm also assuming a brace block...
@hineps83 started 6 years ago - replies: 4
Irish Music Workshop, Somerset KY
Lorinda Jones will be leading a 2 hour Irish Music Workshop on November 15th from 2:30 to 4:30 in Somerset, KY. Songs will be presented to...
@dulcinina started 6 years ago - replies: 0
Tips for using loop end strings on a build?
Hi, I’m getting ready to start dulcimer #3 and have just purchased some d’darrio dulcimercstrings with loop ends. Being a long time guitar player...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 8
Humbucker stye pickup...?
Hi all, has anyone put a humbucker style pickup on a dulcimer? If so, would you use one with 3 silver dots (I think they’re called cores?) for a...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 6
"The Toy Song" (musical mashup)
A friend and I created this musical collision of Chuck Berry and Tom Paxton when we were randomly paired together for an event called "Duet...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 0