Group Discussions

Staying in tune up the fret? Challenging . . .

Hi All,I can tune my instrument so it is solidly D-A-d -- but I notice that as I move up the fret board that my notes are often a bit off. DH...
@Ellen Rice started 11 years ago - replies: 7

Why Homer Ledford Placed his Frets where he did (And he was Right!!!!)

I got an unfinishedMcSpadden dulcimer body from Jim Woods last year as I wanted to build one up with wooden pegs and staple frets. Finally this...
@Robin Clark started 11 years ago - replies: 70

Who made it & when?

We bought a little Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer last night. It was advertised as an "antique instrument" and was being sold as part of the...
@Monterey started 11 years ago - replies: 13

Calculating VSL

We bought an old Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer last night that is complete except for the bridge. There are no markings as to where it should go....
@Monterey started 11 years ago - replies: 12

Clifftop String Band Festival

Thought I would get this one a little early. It's the 1st weekend in Aug. Here's the url: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/ I've never...
@Rob N Lackey started 11 years ago - replies: 2

West Virginia State Folk Festival

This weekend is the West Virginia Folk Festival in Glenville, WV. Here's the url: http://www.wvstatefolkfestival.com/ WV has 2 state sponsored...
@Rob N Lackey started 11 years ago - replies: 1

West Virginia Hills - A W Jeffreys Dulcimer

I was looking for a tune to learn on a sunny Sunday morning here in Wales and remembered the film West Virginia Hills about dulcimer players in...
@Robin Clark started 11 years ago - replies: 16

TUNINGS FOR SESSIONS

I have read Robin Clark's really helpful blog on tunings but I am still not sure what tuning I will need to be in if for example I wanted to play...
@Steve Battarbee started 11 years ago - replies: 2

Using i-Pad to hold sheet music (tab)

Do any of you use your i-Pad to hold your tab rather than carrying multiple notebooks full of printouts with you to practice or a gig?I am trying...
@Marsha Elliott started 11 years ago - replies: 7

Tuning Keys for Zither Pins?

I am planning to start selling an instrument that uses zither pins. I probably should provide a tuning key with the instruments. Thus far I...
@Pete Staehling started 11 years ago - replies: 5