Group Discussions
Pre-made Fretboards?
So, I am in the early /preliminary stages of building a new dulcimer, (the wood is being shipped as we speak, yay! ), and I have several exact...
@Bob started 11 years ago - replies: 10
Buying a dulcimer online
I know this is a much discussed topic. I thought I'd start a new discussion to go with the new year for people shopping in 2014. I recently spent a...
@Ellen Rice started 11 years ago - replies: 46
Sound deference between a teardrop and a hourglass dulcimer?
Hi EveryoneI have a question concerning thesound deference between a teardrop and a hourglass dulcimer. I have made three dulcimers, one teardrop,...
@Ronald R Eaches started 12 years ago - replies: 18
Well it’s finished.
Hi Everyone, And Merry Christmas! Well its finished, I just completed my hourglass dulcimer. I have two others but this things sounds grate! I...
@Ronald R Eaches started 12 years ago - replies: 8
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 12 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 12 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 12 years ago - replies: 6
Tab for "The Prophet"
Does anyone know where I might find the tab for this song?
@Sharon Hall started 12 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 12 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 12 years ago - replies: 8