Group Discussions
Changing Gender and Politically Correct
Just curious as to others handle the problem or if you even consider it a problem of the gender of a song's singer or point of view. I'm working on...
@folkfan started 14 years ago - replies: 49
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles)
Hi all, Was fooling around with a classic Beatles tune while thinking about the coming of Spring (I can't wait!) and I thought I'd share. It's by...
@Brian G. started 14 years ago - replies: 45
Documentary about the mountain dulcimer
My husband and I are working on a documentary about the mountain dulcimer, specifically about the dulcimer boom in the 1970s in California. This...
@Patricia Delich started 14 years ago - replies: 70
Brief history of the dulcimer's usage and popularity during the Civil War 1861-1865
Can anyone help me with a brief history of the mountain dulcimer's usage and popularity during the Civil War (1861-1865)? I need this information...
@Joseph Besse started 14 years ago - replies: 9
Strumming with a Quill - Technique Video
Strumelia has asked that I post this short video of onestrumming technique with a quill here in the Drone and noter players group. It shows one...
@Robin Clark started 14 years ago - replies: 3
Staple Frets
I can't find any ready made staples so am making some. Will black annealed steel wire make a good fret wire? Too soft?
@Randy Adams started 14 years ago - replies: 9
Scarborough Fair
By John Henry's request, I'm adding his (wonderful) Scarborough Fair. -Robin Played with quill plectrum and noter, on a 27" VSL baritone Walnut...
@Robin Thompson started 14 years ago - replies: 18
Orlando area anyone?
Anyone know of any jams and or anything dulcimer and old-time banjo related in the Orlando area?Moving there in one week and want to get involved....
@Mandy started 14 years ago - replies: 5
Wild Mountain Thyme
I was watching a netflicks movie a few days ago, "Stone of Destiny" based on a real story about a group of Edinborough college students who...
@Marsha Elliott started 14 years ago - replies: 23