Group Discussions

Another string-related question

So, I normally play in DAD, but I'm studying Jessica Comeau's book, and the songs I'm working on are mostly CGC.  Is it better to leave the...
@LisavB started 6 years ago - replies: 3

Holly Leaf Dulcimer

Question for Ken. How did you handle the corners on that dulcimer? Just a butt joint or did you miter the corner. I'm also assuming a brace block...
@hineps83 started 6 years ago - replies: 4

Irish Music Workshop, Somerset KY

Lorinda Jones will be leading a 2 hour Irish Music Workshop on November 15th from 2:30 to 4:30 in Somerset, KY. Songs will be presented to...
@dulcinina started 6 years ago - replies: 0

Tips for using loop end strings on a build?

Hi, I’m getting ready to start dulcimer #3 and have just purchased some d’darrio dulcimercstrings with loop ends. Being a long time guitar player...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 8

Humbucker stye pickup...?

Hi all, has anyone put a humbucker style pickup on a dulcimer? If so, would you use one with 3 silver dots (I think they’re called cores?) for a...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 6

"The Toy Song" (musical mashup)

A friend and I created this musical collision of Chuck Berry and Tom Paxton when we were randomly paired together for an event called "Duet...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 0

William Duke Tester - Beech Mountain Dulcimer Maker

According to Lucy Long in her dissertation on the dulcimer traditions of Beech Mountain, North Carolina in the early years of the 20th century...
@Banjimer started 6 years ago - replies: 10

Capo off when not playing?

I'm working on learning a song right now that requires the capo on 1, so I've needed the capo whenever I pick up the instrument lately.  Is there...
@LisavB started 6 years ago - replies: 8

Your favourite or preferred shape to build / play

hi every one! I’m looking to build my 3rd dulcimer. my first was a 26” vsl large box dulcimer, my second was a 20” vsl elliptical design. For my...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 12

Rhythm strumming and fills

It seems every other dulcimer player I hear, even other beginners, seem to catch on quickly to rhythm strumming, and adding rhythm strumming and...
@YeahSureOK started 6 years ago - replies: 7