Group Discussions

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

Wild Mountain Thyme

I was watching a netflicks movie a few days ago, "Stone of Destiny" based on a real story about a group of Edinborough college students who...
@Marsha Elliott started 14 years ago - replies: 23

my first home made box dulcimer

well it may not be much to look at but I am proud of it, It's only a couple of days old. The back broad is Popluer, the sides are made from white...
@phil started 14 years ago - replies: 5

Loch Lomond, Down by the Salley Garden, Arran Boat Song, and similar tunes

I thought that I would post this question here, even though it could be posted in Beginner Players or Modern/chord Players or even the Hymn and...
@Rick Kennedy started 14 years ago - replies: 3

Pearl Dots

Where to place them on the finger board? Between 2 and 3; Between 6+ and 7 (2 dots?)Between 9 and 10 (octave of 3) Between 13 and 14 (2 dots?)I...
@Ed Gaunt started 14 years ago - replies: 5

What Tuning are you using?

What tuning to most folks use? I mostly use DAA.
@Donnie Hill started 14 years ago - replies: 29

Baritone Dulcimer?

Hi. In looking at dulcimer sites, and trying to choose a good instrument I have seen several that make Baritone dulcimers...confused now! Can...
@Vivian Hays started 14 years ago - replies: 5

My little Epinette !

As some of you already know, I received a wonderful surprise Christmas gift out of the blue this month from FOTMD member John Henry of the UK....
@Strumelia started 15 years ago - replies: 27