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How to use an iPad for songs

After attending the Evart Funfest and watching people play in various jams, I've discovered that most people play by ear and seem to have an...
@Norm Swier started 11 years ago - replies: 13

Wood cupping

I recently purchased a Folkcraft hourglass kit from 1992. The matching grain two pieces of wood for the top have developed a cup to them. I put...
@Larn Werner started 11 years ago - replies: 7

Equidistant string tuning

Hi, I was wondering what tuning to use for 4 equidistant strings on a solid body electric dulcimer. Preferably in key of D. Any suggestions?   
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 11 years ago - replies: 4

My First 6 String

Curly maple with walnut fretboard. Oddly, it only has 11 frets. Sound is fat and gorgeous. And loud. Really loud. Came today and I've already...
@Colleen Hailey started 11 years ago - replies: 2

PA German Zitter

As I understand it, Jean Ritchie saw a PA German Zitter in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and it was labeled (by the museum) a scheitholt....
@Ken Longfield started 11 years ago - replies: 0

And Speaking About Quills....

In light of the peacock feather post, I'd like to ask yall for advice. I'm a first-person interpreter at a history center. It's perpetually 1864...
@D. chitwood started 11 years ago - replies: 13

Bought a new 6 String!

Had no plans whatsoever to get a 6 string at this time, but made the mistake of cruising E-bay and saw a new Ron Gibson selling much below his...
@Colleen Hailey started 11 years ago - replies: 1

Zero Fret

What are the pros and cons of using a zero fret? Should it be higher that other frets or same?
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 11 years ago - replies: 12

"Default Settings"

What are the tunes you seem to play automatically when you pick up a dulcimer?   The challenge: post those songs you tend to find yourself playing...
@William Mann started 11 years ago - replies: 2

AW Jeffreys pick

Back in 1972 when I bought my first dulcimer I knew nothing about how to play it. Jeffereys sent me this strange looking pick. Nothing like the...
@robert schuler started 11 years ago - replies: 9