Group Discussions

What Thickness do you use for the Top & Bottom boards?

Hi all, I've just finished Dulcimer #3, scratch-built to my own design. This instrument has a body made from Douglas Fir (it smells absolutely...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 5

Cheap Trick on Dulcimer

I first heard this song in college, and I've always found it catchy. Plus, I've always enjoyed being able to ask, "Would you like to hear a...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 3

Including an extra bass string

Hi everyone, I've just entered the world of 4 equidistant strings. As I didn't have any spare high "d" strings (or guitar "e" or "B") I went the...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 1

A new dulcimer player with a 10 year “old” new dulcimer

I just picked my “new” old dulcimer. I am getting my music back after a 10 year lull. I also acquired a Yamaha DX-660 weighted keyboard and...
@Richard Venneman started 6 years ago - replies: 2

Punk dulcimer - I Wanna Be Sedated

In a Facebook group, somebody's phone said "Sedated," instead of the word he intended to use. (My phone comes with that convenient auto-sabotage...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 6

Playing DAd tab songs while tuned to DAA

I have done a few word searches on the site and have not found information on this subject. I admit that I do not understand any music theory...
@kdparker started 6 years ago - replies: 10

Clara Callahan Weave Shop Dulcimer Player 1930

I've been doing some research on Clara Louise Callahan, the dulcimer player mentioned in Dorothy Scarborough's 1937 book, Song Catcher in the...
@Banjimer started 6 years ago - replies: 10

Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October & November

I've been remiss in my postings the last couple of months... Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October...
@David Bennett started 6 years ago - replies: 5

New Purpleheart dulcimer made by Ron Ewing!

I just got this wonderful dulcimer made by Ron Ewing! It has a purple heart back and sides, walnut fretboard with purple heart overlay, and a...
@Matthew Andrew started 6 years ago - replies: 6

Best starting point for arranging music?

I would like to arrange some popular/modern songs for the dulcimer, but lacking dulcimer-specific sheet music, have a question how best to start....
@LisavB started 6 years ago - replies: 3