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half frets under a single string

I have been asked to put a 1 1/2 fret under the middle string, rather than cut all the way across the fret board, I drilled a shy 1/16 inch hole on...
@Bill Robison started 8 years ago - replies: 10

TN Blues Box

I do love the sound of this. It is not as boisterous as I anticipated, but I think it has a great singing voice! I have another week or so on it.
@Mark Runge started 8 years ago - replies: 9

Starting a new dulcimer

I got started on my next dulcimer- of Purple Heart )Tuning Head, Fret Board and Tail; Cherry top and African Mahogany sides and bottom. I had...
@Bob started 8 years ago - replies: 30

Developing Noter Drone Playing – The Melodic Style

Over time, I have gradually developed a style of noter drone playing that has grown from the traditional techniques I have practised but is not in...
@Robin Clark started 9 years ago - replies: 29

"Fight Song" on acoustic & electric dulcimer

One of the most popular songs of the past year was Rachel Platten's "Fight Song," which describes her struggle to make it in the music industry....
@Sam Edelston started 9 years ago - replies: 0

What's best for turning pages from iPad?

i have my music on an iPad and was wondering if there was an app that would turn the pages when I needed it or do we still need to use a pedal and...
@marg started 9 years ago - replies: 11

Mamma Mia - ABBA (the group, not the tuning)

It's been way too long since I posted a new video. Here's the ABBA classic, "Mamma Mia." My Ewing 3-string is tuned DAD. The arrangement uses...
@Sam Edelston started 9 years ago - replies: 0

Buzzing String

So, I have a slight buzz on my melody string and I can think of two options- would like your suggestions: 1) Raise the bridge (or fill in the...
@Bob started 9 years ago - replies: 9

On to my next project!

I have been preparing materials for my next dulcimer; an Hourglass shape with Mahogany sides and bottom and a Cherry top. I will use either...
@Bob started 9 years ago - replies: 3

Asking for help from the 'experts' again....

I have purchased a couple of sound hole medallions from Folkcraft for a teardrop dulcimer I am working on.  My question is do you attempt to use a...
@Kusani started 9 years ago - replies: 18