Group Discussions
William Duke Tester - Beech Mountain Dulcimer Maker
According to Lucy Long in her dissertation on the dulcimer traditions of Beech Mountain, North Carolina in the early years of the 20th century...
@Banjimer started 6 years ago - replies: 10
Capo off when not playing?
I'm working on learning a song right now that requires the capo on 1, so I've needed the capo whenever I pick up the instrument lately. Is there...
@LisavB started 6 years ago - replies: 8
Your favourite or preferred shape to build / play
hi every one! I’m looking to build my 3rd dulcimer. my first was a 26” vsl large box dulcimer, my second was a 20” vsl elliptical design. For my...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 12
Rhythm strumming and fills
It seems every other dulcimer player I hear, even other beginners, seem to catch on quickly to rhythm strumming, and adding rhythm strumming and...
@YeahSureOK started 6 years ago - replies: 7
Anyone ever seen tab for Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive"?
I can hear it in my head. It seems like it would be fabulous on mountain dulcimer?
@Mary Barnsdale started 6 years ago - replies: 2
Noter drone play list for nursing home?
Hi kids! I'm working on a playlist of tunes to play for a nursing home - must be noter drone almost exclusively (because I like it! and because my...
@Jill Geary started 6 years ago - replies: 23
"Sunday Sunrise" video series
Kendra Ward & her husband have started a weekly video series of traditional hymns and gospel music. I'm hoping to pick up strumming...
@David Bennett started 6 years ago - replies: 8
Possum board revisited
I have a McSpadden model SSWW made in 2003. SS stands for "sweet sound"! The company no longer sells this model but available as a kit. Their...
@oldmdpicker started 6 years ago - replies: 2
Standard, Baritone, or Bass Dulcimer Tuning
I know the tuning of the standard dulcimer is usually D-A-A or D-A-d, but at what point does the standard dulcimer become a baritone dulcimer? I...
@Banjimer started 6 years ago - replies: 6
1976 Hamer
Looking for any information on the maker Philip Hamer of Kingsport, TN
@Dan started 6 years ago - replies: 8