Group Discussions
Beginner Instrument?
by Roger Goode Hi all.. I am starting the methodical process of shopping for a dulcimer. I am leary of the quality of the commercial...
@Ken Hulme started 13 years ago - replies: 5
Another Tennessee Music Box Instructions
I float around this site called instructables .....sometimes folks there post guides to help build different instruments...
@RavenMadd Garcia started 13 years ago - replies: 2
Northern WV Dulcimer Doings
For those of near or who can travel to north central WV, here is the current list of dulcimer events. If you want more information on any of...
@Rob N Lackey started 13 years ago - replies: 15
Year of Jubilo / Kingdom Coming
What a good new group. We were needing something new to talk about. Here is a tune most people have heard, written in 1862 by Henry Clay Work,...
@Randy Adams started 13 years ago - replies: 5
O, I'm A Good Old Rebel
...well, not me personally, although I do live in The South. This tune was sung to the tune Joe Bowers, a favorite of the '49ers. Edward VII, then...
@Ken Hulme started 13 years ago - replies: 11
Tom Horton
I recently purchased a dulcimer supposedly crafted by Tom Horton. I haven't received the instrument yest, but I am curious to know if anyone is...
@hehsr04@live.com started 13 years ago - replies: 1
Does anyone recognize this wood?
I recovered this wood from a pallet. Am using it to make two student "pineapple" guitars for our school auction. Someone is sure to ask what kind...
@Matt Berg started 13 years ago - replies: 13
Senior Moment
I am seriously preparing to start building again.I have restocked on fretwire and machine tuners and checked on my wood storeI even changed my...
@Dave Ismay started 13 years ago - replies: 5
In the making
Showing the grain in the back (poplar). Top is sitka spruce from Stew-Mac. Very disappointed in the spruce this time. It's VERY soft with very...
@Sam started 13 years ago - replies: 12
Strums and also practicing without a dulcimer
This may be two separate topics. I've seen Strumelia's Bump Ditty video and the recent John Keane video with the drum sticks. Mentally I...
@Lois Sprengnether Keel started 13 years ago - replies: 15