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String gauges for dddd tuning on standard Blue Lion?

Hi all, I'm starting my Galax journey by tuning my Blue Lion standard to dddd. I'm guessing .012 for all 4 string gauges?  Thanks!
@Jill Geary started 9 years ago - replies: 2

Old timey jam - buy Galax style or J. Edward Thomas style?

Hi all, I'm squarely moving along the noter/drone track! Yeah! I have many friends who are old-time banjo and fiddle players and I'd like to...
@Jill Geary started 9 years ago - replies: 11

String gauge change for CGG?

I've revisited some of Jean Ritchie's material, including tuning CGG. For a lot of the songs this tuning fits my vocal range better. If I stay in...
@Jill Geary started 9 years ago - replies: 13

Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming

Good Morning All, My wife and I will be attending the Homecoming in Hindman in November and  I was hoping for any feedback on the format (types of...
@Bill Henry started 9 years ago - replies: 12

Fall Wartz'n'All

Don't forget folks: Super 8 Motel, Morgantown, WV, Oct. 29 from 9:30 ish til about 6:00 ish.  Motel is at exit 7 off I-68,   This is probably the...
@Rob N Lackey started 9 years ago - replies: 0

The Log Driver's Waltz written by Wade Hemsworth

 Here is a Canadian Folk song that I have enjoyed for many years. The National Film Board of Canada produced a humorous animated short about this...
@Gordon Hardy started 9 years ago - replies: 2

Old Pine

I have access to some "old" pine for making some instruments. I know Homer Ledford in his early days believed it was the "correct" wood for...
@Dan started 9 years ago - replies: 4

Modes

Greetings,  I'm new and learning.  I was viewing the information on different tunings for noter/drone playing.  Am I correct in thinking that if...
@SheltieLover started 9 years ago - replies: 13

Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper cover

Made a new attempt at this song, previous one was a couple of years ago and in key of D....different key and chord choices this time around. The...
@Janene Millen started 9 years ago - replies: 3

In love with my Wren from Feather Dulcimer!!!

I know I've posted a lot about this in the last few days, but I want to leave this here as well in case someone comes searching little dulcimers...
@hugssandi started 9 years ago - replies: 14