Group Discussions
Finish wearing on fretboard
I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October 2018. The instrument is immaculate and it appears to have never been played. I...
@Richard Streib started 6 years ago - replies: 12
Strum all strings all the time, or...?
I found tabs for "I'll Fly Away" and "Go Tell Aunt Rhodie" - both in D for a DAa tuned dulcimer. They only show the melody. Should I only strum...
@Pondoro started 6 years ago - replies: 9
Central Texas - Waco area
There is a small group of musicians that meet monthly in West, TX. (10 miles north of Waco). We invite you to join us if you are in the area. Any...
@Blondie started 6 years ago - replies: 2
Strings - brands and gauges?
So my used dulcimer came with strings as follow: 0.020", 0.010", 0.010" and 0.010" The strings are rusty and I should probably buy a couple of...
@Pondoro started 6 years ago - replies: 16
Vsl vs hand size
I'm sure I'll be looking for a proper instrument soon, and wanted to know more about vsl. I understand that longer is okay for noter style, but...
@Lisa started 6 years ago - replies: 7
Where can I buy a quill?
My lovely dulcimer came with two large fender picks. They work well, but i've been wanting to try playing with a quill. Most birds around here, as...
@hoodoo started 6 years ago - replies: 7
Neck placement, box width
Hi everyone I'm thinking about building a wood box for my cardboard dulcimer. Does the neck have to go down the middle, or can it be offset a...
@Lisa started 6 years ago - replies: 8
Is there an open tunings guide?
Hi, I was wondering if there is a chart or book recommended showing all the different open tunings. I like to experiment, and I’m not a singer at...
@Lisa started 6 years ago - replies: 15
Spruce On Top, Or Spruce On The Back?
A recent discussion coalesced in a thread below, which I thought deserved its own tread. I’m in the middle of two builds, which are my first two...
@Jimmy Lamar started 6 years ago - replies: 7
Strumelia's Traditional noter player's instructional Blog
If you're just starting out and want to play in traditional noter style (playing the melody on the melody string only using a little stick, with...
@Strumelia started 6 years ago - replies: 1