Group Discussions
photo of Jean posted on fb by Aubrey Atwater (and shared by Nancy Barker)
Jean Ritchie: Icon, role model, mentor, friend... On Sunday, Elwood and I "swung" by Long Island on the way home from a gig near Baltimore to...
@Robin Thompson started 15 years ago - replies: 6
How do I TUNE my new dulcimer? ...beginner questions on tuning
Hi folks, I'm moving a few posts into this new thread about beginner tuning questions.Beginners with brand new dulcimers often have a hard time...
@Strumelia started 15 years ago - replies: 10
Achieving that Olde Tyme Sounde
So you're looking for that traditional "high silvery" sound. Your favorite builder creates a more traditional size instrument, but when it arrives,...
@Ken Hulme started 15 years ago - replies: 22
Snowden Family Band of Knox Co. OH
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowden_Family_Band Anyone know about the Snowdens who lived near Mt Vernon OH? If you've read Howard & Judith...
@Robin Thompson started 15 years ago - replies: 10
Where Do You Keep Your Dulcimer in the Home?
If you play or practice regularly I would imagine that you keep your dulcimer pretty handy ... but where. I think most of us are aware of the...
@Sam started 15 years ago - replies: 13
Commercial Cleaners/Lubes
Anyone using a commercially sold cleaner or lube for strings and/or fretboards? Here's an example, (click attachment for pic of product) there are...
@Sam started 15 years ago - replies: 4
Cleaning An Older Instrument
Thought I'd break this out as methods and products might be different for some cleaning jobs. I'm thinking here, primarily of that old dulcimer...
@Sam started 15 years ago - replies: 10
Changing A String
I'm going to cheat and post a little rudimentary video to kick this important task off. To the experienced this is a piece of cake, it can be...
@Sam started 15 years ago - replies: 8
Minor Repair~Scratches~Dings~Worn Finish
Most wood that has a finish applied has it there for more than one reason. Foremost should probably be to protect the wood and second would be...
@Sam started 15 years ago - replies: 10