Group Discussions
Hughes kits
Hi, i see a lot of Hughes Kit dulcimer for sale for reasonable prices, and read in previous threads that while rustic looking, they have good...
@Lisa started 6 years ago - replies: 3
Scarborough Fair: How Do You Play It?
I have always dug this old English folk song. I imagine most of us were introduced to it by Simon & Garfunkel’s version. One internet version...
@Jimmy Lamar started 6 years ago - replies: 7
Sweet Caroline -- on a sweet, new dulcimer
I think this is one of the few popular songs I actually knew in the '60s. Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" (which supposedly was inspired by a...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 2
Finish wearing on fretboard
I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October 2018. The instrument is immaculate and it appears to have never been played. I...
@Richard Streib started 6 years ago - replies: 12
Strum all strings all the time, or...?
I found tabs for "I'll Fly Away" and "Go Tell Aunt Rhodie" - both in D for a DAa tuned dulcimer. They only show the melody. Should I only strum...
@Pondoro started 6 years ago - replies: 9
Central Texas - Waco area
There is a small group of musicians that meet monthly in West, TX. (10 miles north of Waco). We invite you to join us if you are in the area. Any...
@Blondie started 6 years ago - replies: 2
Strings - brands and gauges?
So my used dulcimer came with strings as follow: 0.020", 0.010", 0.010" and 0.010" The strings are rusty and I should probably buy a couple of...
@Pondoro started 6 years ago - replies: 16
Vsl vs hand size
I'm sure I'll be looking for a proper instrument soon, and wanted to know more about vsl. I understand that longer is okay for noter style, but...
@Lisa started 6 years ago - replies: 7
Where can I buy a quill?
My lovely dulcimer came with two large fender picks. They work well, but i've been wanting to try playing with a quill. Most birds around here, as...
@hoodoo started 6 years ago - replies: 7
Neck placement, box width
Hi everyone I'm thinking about building a wood box for my cardboard dulcimer. Does the neck have to go down the middle, or can it be offset a...
@Lisa started 6 years ago - replies: 8