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Note-bending noter technique
I posted this as a blog. Another member suggested it might be seen more as a discussion. Since it involves noter technique, I figured this would...
@Jud Barry started 12 years ago - replies: 6
The Wild Colonial Boy - Walnut McSpadden staple fret 3 string
This evening I finally finished the project McSpadden I've been working on - and there was just enough light left outside to get a photo In...
@Robin Clark started 12 years ago - replies: 29
Staying in tune up the fret? Challenging . . .
Hi All,I can tune my instrument so it is solidly D-A-d -- but I notice that as I move up the fret board that my notes are often a bit off. DH...
@Ellen Rice started 12 years ago - replies: 7
Why Homer Ledford Placed his Frets where he did (And he was Right!!!!)
I got an unfinishedMcSpadden dulcimer body from Jim Woods last year as I wanted to build one up with wooden pegs and staple frets. Finally this...
@Robin Clark started 12 years ago - replies: 70
Who made it & when?
We bought a little Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer last night. It was advertised as an "antique instrument" and was being sold as part of the...
@Monterey started 12 years ago - replies: 13
Calculating VSL
We bought an old Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer last night that is complete except for the bridge. There are no markings as to where it should go....
@Monterey started 12 years ago - replies: 12
Clifftop String Band Festival
Thought I would get this one a little early. It's the 1st weekend in Aug. Here's the url: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/ I've never...
@Rob N Lackey started 12 years ago - replies: 2
West Virginia State Folk Festival
This weekend is the West Virginia Folk Festival in Glenville, WV. Here's the url: http://www.wvstatefolkfestival.com/ WV has 2 state sponsored...
@Rob N Lackey started 12 years ago - replies: 1
West Virginia Hills - A W Jeffreys Dulcimer
I was looking for a tune to learn on a sunny Sunday morning here in Wales and remembered the film West Virginia Hills about dulcimer players in...
@Robin Clark started 12 years ago - replies: 16
TUNINGS FOR SESSIONS
I have read Robin Clark's really helpful blog on tunings but I am still not sure what tuning I will need to be in if for example I wanted to play...
@Steve Battarbee started 12 years ago - replies: 2