Group Discussions
Howard Rugg shortscale dulcimer
Howard Rugg, who made Folkroots and CapriTaurus dulcimers from the late 1960's to 1989, is making dulcimers again! The dulcimer on the right is a...
@Wayne Jiang started 14 years ago - replies: 10
Changing Gender and Politically Correct
Just curious as to others handle the problem or if you even consider it a problem of the gender of a song's singer or point of view. I'm working on...
@folkfan started 14 years ago - replies: 49
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles)
Hi all, Was fooling around with a classic Beatles tune while thinking about the coming of Spring (I can't wait!) and I thought I'd share. It's by...
@Brian G. started 14 years ago - replies: 45
Documentary about the mountain dulcimer
My husband and I are working on a documentary about the mountain dulcimer, specifically about the dulcimer boom in the 1970s in California. This...
@Patricia Delich started 14 years ago - replies: 70
Brief history of the dulcimer's usage and popularity during the Civil War 1861-1865
Can anyone help me with a brief history of the mountain dulcimer's usage and popularity during the Civil War (1861-1865)? I need this information...
@Joseph Besse started 14 years ago - replies: 9
Strumming with a Quill - Technique Video
Strumelia has asked that I post this short video of onestrumming technique with a quill here in the Drone and noter players group. It shows one...
@Robin Clark started 14 years ago - replies: 3
Staple Frets
I can't find any ready made staples so am making some. Will black annealed steel wire make a good fret wire? Too soft?
@Randy Adams started 14 years ago - replies: 9
Scarborough Fair
By John Henry's request, I'm adding his (wonderful) Scarborough Fair. -Robin Played with quill plectrum and noter, on a 27" VSL baritone Walnut...
@Robin Thompson started 14 years ago - replies: 18
Orlando area anyone?
Anyone know of any jams and or anything dulcimer and old-time banjo related in the Orlando area?Moving there in one week and want to get involved....
@Mandy started 14 years ago - replies: 5