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suggestions for new beginner
Hello, dulcimer teachers, I've taught many dulcimer workshops, but not very many private lessons, and not yet any beginner students. Until now. I...
@Nina Zanetti started 14 years ago - replies: 5
Dulcimers from recycled wood.
I have built 5 dulcimers to date, all but one was made from recycled wood. One from some osk baseboards from my wifes grand parents old house,and...
@Kevin Messenger started 14 years ago - replies: 6
Dulcimers from scrap wood.
I have built 5 dulcimers to date, all but one was made from recycled wood. One from some osk baseboards from my wifes grand parents old house,and...
@Kevin Messenger started 14 years ago - replies: 8
Definition of little dulcimer or dulcette...
Hi. Just joined Little Dulcimers. I also belong to Dulcimar Making, and Scrap/Recycled wood Dulcimer Challenge, because they are both appropriate,...
@Monterey started 14 years ago - replies: 4
RED WING - Ed Thomas Replica - Jean Ritchie Quill Style
I've been playing around with the style of quill strumming that Jean Ritchie used and describes in "The Dulcimer Book" - where the quill is cut...
@Robin Clark started 14 years ago - replies: 5
Jean Ritchie, Aly Bain, Mike Seegar
He is a lovely video of dulcimer, fiddle and banjo played up at Jean Ritchie's place in 1985. They are playing Uncle Joe (McClouds Reel)
@Robin Clark started 14 years ago - replies: 13
How much do you change the song you sing? Or making a song your own?
I'm not quite sure how to ask this question, but I suppose the best way is just to plunge ahead. So is it possible to change or make a song too...
@folkfan started 14 years ago - replies: 9
Li'l Liza Jane - Bonnie Russell's Version
After seeing Randy Adam's video of Li'l Liza Jane I was inspired to listen to Bonnie Russell's album tonight and pick up my Galax dulcimer's that...
@Robin Clark started 14 years ago - replies: 4
Dot Christenson and Don Neuhauser
Here is a sweet video clip of Dot Christenson and Don Neuhauser playing.
@Robin Clark started 14 years ago - replies: 5
Getting to know my Pardessus BD
This arrived in January for my 50th birthday ; a 4 string chromatically fretted Pardessus BD from Ken Bloom, with strings in "cello" order (Tuning...
@Foggers started 14 years ago - replies: 5