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Tips on Singing

GreetingsAfter my last blog posting I figured joining this group would be a good idea.Over the years I have played, performed, and sang at venues...
@Ken Backer started 13 years ago - replies: 4

My hourglass dulcimer size, does this sound about right ?

Hi EveryoneI have a quick question, Im putting together my first made from scratch hourglass dulcimer.I have the sides glued to the scroll head and...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 13

A Stupid Question?

This may be a stupid question but; what is the normal number of frets to put on a mountain dulcimer? I was having trouble finding a piece of ebony...
@Iain James Craig started 13 years ago - replies: 6

Tab for "The Prophet"

Does anyone know where I might find the tab for this song?
@Sharon Hall started 13 years ago - replies: 6

Dulcimer playing with arthritis

I am developing weakness (arthritis) in my wrist and fingers and am finding it difficult to hold the strings down without lifting ever so slightly...
@Sheri Poel started 13 years ago - replies: 21

The Outcome Of Planning Wood Down To 1/8"

Hi EveryoneIn a previous post, I ask about planning wood down to .125 ( 1/8) I was told not to do it that the wood would blowup.I have a new Dewalt...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 8

Need Help With Bracing.

Hi EveryoneIts me again with another question, Im ready to start my first hourglass dulcimer from scratch. My question is about bracing the back,...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 7

Relationship Among String Height, Intonation and "Zing"

In noter/drone playing, I'm curious about the effect of string height or action. I've heard here and other places that generally higher action...
@Parker Buckley started 13 years ago - replies: 34

Poplar Wood For Dulcimer ?

From what I have read on here, it looks like several use poplar wood to make dulcimers. How do you finish the poplar, do you stain it or...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 6

Need Help With Thickness Of Wood.

Hi EveryoneI need a little help, I have some wood that came from Folkcraft, its for the sound board and the back of a hourglass dulcimer that Im...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 17