Group Discussions
Tell us your reason for choosing a chromatic dulcimer!
At first glance it might seem an obvious question, but I bet there are multiple interesting reasons folks have for deciding to get or make a...
@Strumelia started 6 years ago - replies: 24
Air dried vs. kiln dried woods
Hi! I'm both new to the site and to the world of dulcimer building. I'm wondering what people's informed opinions are regarding air dried vs. kiln...
@Will Adams started 6 years ago - replies: 12
Chords "with a slash"
We've all seen chords like these: F/C, G/C, C/E. A song I want to play has no SMN given, only the chords & those appear in it. I believe it...
@Lois Sprengnether Keel started 6 years ago - replies: 4
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: August
https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-august/
@David Bennett started 6 years ago - replies: 11
changing the font size of chord names in Tabledit
Hi all. In Tabledit I use the Text Manager function to indicate chord names (D, F#m, etc) above the tablature. In an arrangement I am currently...
@Dusty Turtle started 6 years ago - replies: 2
Weighing up purchase of dulcimer fretted in just intonation
My current dulcimer is a pretty standard modern instrument: three courses, four strings, equal temperament, 6+ and 13+ frets. It's been fine, but...
@magictime started 6 years ago - replies: 14
NC Holly Leaf Pattern circa 1860s
Here's my almost finished latest build. This is based on the Burnsville holly-leaf pattern from around the Civil War in North Carolina. The...
@Ken Hulme started 6 years ago - replies: 9
Favorite tunes for comfort & relaxation
Hi - I'm a new member and am interested in what others are playing in elder care facilities, hospitals, and hospice. Which instrumental songs do...
@julieVT started 6 years ago - replies: 4
Billy Joel cover -- "You May Be Right"
Yesterday, this song wasn't in my repertoire. But I quoted a couple of lines from it in a Facebook post, and somebody asked me if I had a video...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 3
Basswood as a tone wood?
Has anyone tried using basswood for the top, bottom, or sides in making a dulcimer? How did it sound? I have read that it is lacking on the...
@d.danner started 6 years ago - replies: 5