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Kusani

Aromatic Cedar Dulcimer


Recently finished this aromatic cedar dulcimer.  African Blackwood was laminated on top of the fretboard and headstock. It will be donated to a...
@Kusani started 7 years ago - replies: 5
haleymuse

Making dulcimer end blocks


Hello, I am about to make the end blocks for my dulcimer. The two end block designs I have seen are those with slots cut into them to fit the...
@haleymuse started 7 years ago - replies: 10
John W. McKinstry

Some gimmicks that might be helpful for beginners


In giving a workshop for beginners I found three gimmicks that I would like to mention.                              I: For the dulcimers that...
@John W. McKinstry started 7 years ago - replies: 3
John W. McKinstry

A recent opportunity to play the dulcimer and sing in church


Well the big day came for me to do some solos in church.  For the prelude i did some of my wife's Scriptural Meditations:  "In The Beginning Was...
@John W. McKinstry started 7 years ago - replies: 1
YeahSureOK

I Can't Even Walk


Does anyone have, or know where I can find tabs for the song "I Cant Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand"? I had asked this in forums weeks ago,...
@YeahSureOK started 7 years ago - replies: 4
PatG

Tempo


I recorded a song (a very beginner song)....however, when playing it back, I couldn't believe how slow I was playing (it's painfully slow) I think...
@PatG started 7 years ago - replies: 6
Terry Wilson

Ever bombed? Big time.


This morning I did my usual gig at a local Assisted living home.   The atmosphere just didn't feel right from the get go. First.   I usually have...
@Terry Wilson started 7 years ago - replies: 6
jp

bowed dulcimer makers


just got really interested in Bowed Dulcimer (yes i lack focus) are there any other makers besides Ken Bloom? i am not looking to spend almost $1K...
@jp started 7 years ago - replies: 5
Don Grundy

I, IV, V chords


Last night we went to a concert.  There were guitars and ukuleles. At intermission I mentioned that I thought the kids were great.  A friend...
@Don Grundy started 7 years ago - replies: 12
Don Grundy

Playing chords in GDg


if I’m playing DAd tabs with a dulcimer tuned GDg....what key am I playing in? It probably only makes a difference to me.  i’m trying to...
@Don Grundy started 7 years ago - replies: 7
 
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