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The Kookaburra song
I was wondering if anyone has any tab/hints/advice for learning the Kookaburra song? Thanks. I haven't been in this site in awhile. Patti
@patsyannie77 started 5 years ago - replies: 7
String spacing and fretboard width
I would like to know the string spacing and fretboard width typically used for four equidistant strings. Any information would be appreciated.
@Bob Stephens started 5 years ago - replies: 4
Born to Run with power tools
From my recent show at The Bitter End, in New York City. I closed my set with Bruce Springsteen's classic, "Born To Run." This song is fantastic...
@Sam Edelston started 5 years ago - replies: 2
Making sound holes
I'm new to fotmd and also this group. My first dulcimer is a Cripple Creek Dulcimer kit that has sat in its box in the basement for too many years....
@desnewbie started 5 years ago - replies: 6
Come Together in concert
Last week, I had the honor of playing a show at The Bitter End in Greenwich Village, NYC. Here's one of the songs from my set ... The Beatles'...
@Sam Edelston started 5 years ago - replies: 0
Dulcimer Builder’s Books and References
Discussion and review on books, manuals, references and other forms publications on mountain dulcimer building
@Appalachiandreamer started 5 years ago - replies: 18
Which chord fingering should I use?
I'm using Mel Bay's First Jams for Mountain Dulcimers book, which gives the melodies of each tune (all in DAd) including tablature and chords. It...
@Diane Mayfield started 5 years ago - replies: 4
Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices
I found a possible source for hardwood noters in various exotic woods (rosewood, cocobolo, zebrawood, padauk, bocote, purpleheart, etc)....
@Banjimer started 5 years ago - replies: 38
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: February
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: February https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-february/
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 8
Next Dulcimer Completed
Dulcimer #4 finally completed. Made from re-purposed wood. Peghead, tailblock, fretboard, back and sides are cherry from a broken table I found...
@JCM started 5 years ago - replies: 10