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My little Epinette !
As some of you already know, I received a wonderful surprise Christmas gift out of the blue this month from FOTMD member John Henry of the UK....
@Strumelia started 15 years ago - replies: 27
What's your choice for a tuning?
I have my dulcimer and banjo-dulcimer tuned to DF#A right now but may change one of them back to DAD. DF#A seems great for chording, DF#AA seems to...
@Skip started 15 years ago - replies: 3
Norwegian Wood
Hi all, I had posted a version of this in one of the Groups, and was asked if I could post it in a more public spot. So here it is. This is a...
@Brian G. started 15 years ago - replies: 14
Circle of fifths, intervals
I'm still figuring this site out. I don't work with photo's much. Let's see if his works. Interval%20Circle%20001.JPG...
@Skip started 15 years ago - replies: 14
Tuning back and forth between dulcimer modes- simple!
I just thought I would post a link here to some very simple beginner hands-on explanations about modes on the dulcimer and how to use them...from...
@Strumelia started 15 years ago - replies: 3
Visit with Jean Ritchie Pickow Nov. 2011
I thought I would add these pics to this group so anyone could see them that might not see my blog about my visit. Jean was doing fine and in good...
@Dana R. McCall started 15 years ago - replies: 10
The Little Dulcimers Little List
OK folks, this effort was inevitable at some point. I have begun compiling a list of makers of mini or octavedulcimers. Please offer additions...
@Dusty Turtle started 15 years ago - replies: 96
Beginners books for pure diatonic - NO 1/2 frets
Folks,I haven't looked at beginners books for the dulcimer in many years. Does anyone have any suggestions for instruction books which do NOT use...
@Rob N Lackey started 15 years ago - replies: 8
Chording/fretting with a hand tremor
I have a Familial Benign Essential Tremor, so I shake just a tiny bit all the time. Because I'm right handed my left had is a little less steady,...
@BethH started 15 years ago - replies: 4
Does Jean Ritchie have any instrumental dulcimer albums?
I have several of Jean Ritchie's albums and she she sings on every one I have. Don't get me wrong, I love to hear her sing but I was looking for an...
@David Bennett started 15 years ago - replies: 3