Group Discussions
For those who recommend using Pledge on the fingerboard, do you need to......
Many people posted just to spray pledge on a cloth and wipe on fingerboard. Do you do this over the strings??? I would think it would be bad for...
@Virginia Oman started 15 years ago - replies: 13
The Parting Glass
The following is adapted from Wikipedia, the font of all modern knowledge: One of the strengths of the Parting Glass is that it is never made...
@Tom McDonald started 15 years ago - replies: 3
Studies for Diatonic and Chromatic Mountain Dulcimer
[UPDATED: If you've already downloaded the .pdf for D Diatonic Scales, please download the correct version for D Diatonic Scales again....
@Bing Futch started 15 years ago - replies: 14
Teachers who specialize in traditional/drone/noter style teaching
Here's a little thread to list some mtn dulcimer teachers who are skilled in traditional styles of playing using noter/drone/fingerdancing...
@Strumelia started 15 years ago - replies: 13
Festivals for noter drone style playing
Anyone know of a festival that features mostly or all noter drone style playing?
@Richard Streib started 15 years ago - replies: 54
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
