Group Discussions
Cleaning An Older Instrument
Thought I'd break this out as methods and products might be different for some cleaning jobs. I'm thinking here, primarily of that old dulcimer...
@Sam started 15 years ago - replies: 10
Changing A String
I'm going to cheat and post a little rudimentary video to kick this important task off. To the experienced this is a piece of cake, it can be...
@Sam started 15 years ago - replies: 8
Minor Repair~Scratches~Dings~Worn Finish
Most wood that has a finish applied has it there for more than one reason. Foremost should probably be to protect the wood and second would be...
@Sam started 15 years ago - replies: 10
Watch out for stickers!
I know that many beginner players feel they need to mark the frets with numbers to get started playing. Just be aware that stickers can damage...
@Strumelia started 15 years ago - replies: 6
Cleaning and Preserving
What do you use to clean and preserve the wood of your dulcimer? I've tinkered with enough wood to know that some products are not good for a...
@Sam started 15 years ago - replies: 18
a film in which Buna Hicks plays dulcimer & sings
Thanks to Dulcimerville (Lois) on Facebook for posting this video! (Sorry I can't get the video embedded, so the above link will have to...
@Robin Thompson started 15 years ago - replies: 7
Adding chords to melodies
I started this thread to answer Marion Seaman 's question: I've taught myself to play the MD (after a fashion....) and have just sussed out...
@Erin Mae started 15 years ago - replies: 14
What makes the Galax dulcimer so appealing?
Juanita asked:"I'd like to know what makes the Galax so appealing? I listened to the music of the Galax and it sounded just like a regular MD. Is...
@Flint Hill started 15 years ago - replies: 3
Short film on Edd Presnell
Thanks to Doug Berch I got to see this film on Edd Presnell! (See the next posting, please, for the embedded film. Having no luck putting it...
@Robin Thompson started 16 years ago - replies: 10
Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine
My friend Chris came over this evening so I opened a bottle of wine and we played another "Kitchen Session". Chris said he had been learning a...
@Robin Clark started 16 years ago - replies: 7