Group Discussions

The Bowed Dulcimer Project trailer

I'm fortunate to have instruments built by Ken Bloom!  And, by coincidence, was in Pilot Mountain NC and interviewed by Ryan Koons back in '11....
@Robin Thompson started 8 years ago - replies: 0

Anyone have a contact number for Bob Magowan?

He gave me his biz card at Duklcimer University this past July...so I could contact him.  Can't find the card.  If someone could kindly share his...
@Virginia Oman started 8 years ago - replies: 1

Recording practice sessions

I am looking for suggestions about the best way to record my practice sessions so that I can improve my playing. I have tried using my iPad and...
@Barbara Berg started 8 years ago - replies: 5

Fret Press

Some of you asked about my using a press I have for assembling turned pens/pencils as a fret press.  I have made one modification which may be of...
@Kusani started 8 years ago - replies: 3

Optimum chair

What is your favorite chair? Why? Tying flies and playing the harmonica I have a swivel arm chair. I play harmonica in my recliners. These...
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 17

Josefins Dopvals

my version of Roger Tallroth's excellent tune https://soundcloud.com/nick-osullivan-163708119/josefins-dopvals
@nick o'sullivan started 8 years ago - replies: 0

How often do you play/practice?

Are you organized in your playing? Every day? How long?
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 7

Which builder for a brighter more traditional voice?

Does anyone recommend a particular builder for a custom instrument to be played only noter drone with the aim for a bit brighter voice than so...
@Richard Streib started 8 years ago - replies: 5

Which frets should I add?

1 1/2;? 6 1/2?; 8 1/2?; 13 1/2?
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 13

Getting the first dulcimer

As a sr. adult I have always found when purchasing instruments that quality was a big part of wanting to practice and play the instrument.  Four...
@PapaSims started 8 years ago - replies: 18