Group Discussions
The history of modal playing.
From what I understand, Dulcimers from the first half of the 20th century and earlier, tended to be in just intonation. I have learnt in the last...
@Greg started 8 years ago - replies: 15
Chromatic dulcimer: David Bowie's "Space Oddity"
I bought a new reverb pedal recently, and messing around with it, this song kept sounding great with it. Classic by David Bowie, "Space Oddity,"...
@Sam Edelston started 8 years ago - replies: 0
Panhandle area
Hi, Is there anybody from the Panhandle area (Amarillo)? I'm originally from there, but have since moved overseas. I'll be in the Amarillo area...
@texaswind started 8 years ago - replies: 0
BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.
It has recently come to my attention that A**zon has started paying money to promotional sites that are basically ADs for some of the really...
@Strumelia started 8 years ago - replies: 36
Scallop Fretboard Sound effects
I’m now aware they are not called arches but scallops. Thanks you Strumelia Ken: Please forgive my ignorance for the use of the term (fret bar)...
@Paparazzi started 8 years ago - replies: 23
DAA to DAd
I've been playing the MD since early June. I bought the DAd (sorry if I write those cases wrong) kind. I am happy playing it. After buying it,...
@texaswind started 8 years ago - replies: 13
Best dulcimer for drone and noter playing?
Does anyone have any recommendations for features that a dulcimer should have to make it good for drone and noter playing? String length? Body...
@Greg started 8 years ago - replies: 6
Tuning to D-G-d-d
A second question! I currently am tuned to D-A-d-d. Does tuning to D-G-d-d put one in a different key, and if so, does anyone know what the chord...
@Rachael started 8 years ago - replies: 3
Building the dulcimer/mandolin based on Musicmaker's plans
I recently case across a set of free mandolin plans from Musicmakers. I was attracted to the elongated teardrop shape and the simplicity of...
@tukanu started 8 years ago - replies: 5