Group Discussions

Dulcimers in Tasmania?

I'm wondering if there are any dulcimer players in Tasmania. I'll have a couple of dulcimers and be playing there next week with my husband.
@Carla Maxwell started 10 years ago - replies: 3

Traveling with a dulcimer

Has anyone taken their dulcimer with them when they go visit family, ie via airlines?  If so, how do you do it?  It is kind of long to be hand...
@Peggy M started 10 years ago - replies: 9

February 2016 Call the Tune challenge, Ode to Joy

For the month of February, starting Sunday the 7th of February, I have chosen a favorite of mine to play, Ode to Joy, which is also the tune for...
@James Phillips started 10 years ago - replies: 4

Patty Looman Birthday Jam

Mark your calendars on Feb 6, for the Patty Looman Birthday Jam at Central United Methodist Church here in Fairmont, WV.  It starts at 10 a.m. and...
@Rob N Lackey started 10 years ago - replies: 0

Eastern cedar for a top

I'm about to build a dulcimer and I have some Eastern cedar (not aromatic) that I'd like to use for the top.  Has anyone done this or do you think...
@Bill S started 10 years ago - replies: 6

Dan Doty dulcimer question

I am new to learning the dulcimer.  I had bought one years ago in 1981 or so and I don't even remember where or how I got it.  It is a Dan Doty...
@Peggy M started 10 years ago - replies: 6

Harmonizing a melody

This group hasn't been too active lately... but I did record a couple videos for you all. Hope it's of some use to you!!
@Guy Babusek started 10 years ago - replies: 1

Unique Noters? Please share yours.....

I am a beginner; in my first week of ever playing a dulcimer or any stringed instrument. In my reading I was interested in the variety of noters...
@Kusani started 10 years ago - replies: 59

Pre-Revival Mountain Dulcimer on Antiques Roadshow

I don't know how many people have seen this clip... But I thought it would be interesting for some newer members interested in the history of the...
@Stewart McCormick started 10 years ago - replies: 4

String Spacing For Baritone Build

Can anyone help with the string spacing on a baritone? I'm in the design stage, and from the little bit of information available, I do know that a...
@Jimmy Lamar started 10 years ago - replies: 14