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music heals, say the scientists
Every now and then experts come around and tell us what we already know. Check out this story from NPR's Morning Edition on science "proving" that...
@Dusty Turtle started 11 years ago - replies: 6
Kit built dulcimer?
I've recently acquired the dulcimer below. I saw a similiar one on ebay and the seller pointed me onto the Hobgoblin site where there are two...
@Grahame Hood started 11 years ago - replies: 2
Finishing Poplar- What should I use?
I am getting ready to make a psaltery bow for my neighbor. It's an inexpensive bow but I want it to look as good as possible. I'm making the bow...
@Patty from Virginia started 11 years ago - replies: 8
Sibelius vs TablEdit
Hi all, I'm frustrated with TablEdit. I'm looking into investing in Sibelius. I went on their forum and put in dulcimer and learned that there...
@Kay Bolin started 11 years ago - replies: 4
How to use an iPad for songs
After attending the Evart Funfest and watching people play in various jams, I've discovered that most people play by ear and seem to have an...
@Norm Swier started 11 years ago - replies: 13
Wood cupping
I recently purchased a Folkcraft hourglass kit from 1992. The matching grain two pieces of wood for the top have developed a cup to them. I put...
@Larn Werner started 11 years ago - replies: 7
Equidistant string tuning
Hi, I was wondering what tuning to use for 4 equidistant strings on a solid body electric dulcimer. Preferably in key of D. Any suggestions?
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 11 years ago - replies: 4
My First 6 String
Curly maple with walnut fretboard. Oddly, it only has 11 frets. Sound is fat and gorgeous. And loud. Really loud. Came today and I've already...
@Colleen Hailey started 11 years ago - replies: 2
PA German Zitter
As I understand it, Jean Ritchie saw a PA German Zitter in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and it was labeled (by the museum) a scheitholt....
@Ken Longfield started 11 years ago - replies: 0
And Speaking About Quills....
In light of the peacock feather post, I'd like to ask yall for advice. I'm a first-person interpreter at a history center. It's perpetually 1864...
@D. chitwood started 11 years ago - replies: 13