Group Discussions

Playing Stand?

Hello all, have any of you folks had any experience with a playing stand. The stands i have seen online seem to double as a sheet music holder....
@Tony Karl started 9 years ago - replies: 1

Where to start? 5-String Paul Pyle Mountain Dulcimer

I've had this dulcimer for over 13 years.  I've tinkered around with strumming and chording.  I have not accomplished much, but that is because I...
@LoadedCamera started 9 years ago - replies: 8

The Joel Sweeney Early Banjo Convergence, Appomattox VA

I enjoyed playing the banjo and the bones at this event this past weekend! It was a real immersion in the minstrel repertoire, and good jamming....
@Strumelia started 9 years ago - replies: 8

A "Little" Mountain Dulcimer Music

I don't know how "old style" this is but I did use a noter! I didn't think a quill would quite work. "Sheepy and the Goat" I learned from Don...
@David Bennett started 9 years ago - replies: 8

Another dulcimer done!

This one is claro walnut back and sides with maple top. 26.5" VSL tuned DAdd.
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 9 years ago - replies: 9

The Bridge Burners of East TN

One of my students is doing a project on the subject, and he asked if there is any music from the incident, either civil war era or not. I said...
@Mark Runge started 9 years ago - replies: 3

Call the tune challenge "My Country 'Tis of Thee" or "God Save the Queen"

For next month's challenge, starting the 5th of June, I have chosen a song that while it is the same melody, different words are sung to it, My...
@James Phillips started 9 years ago - replies: 2

UK Tour by Stephen Seifert and Dan Landrum

Most of you will already know that Stephen and Dan are over in the UK between 11th and 25th May, mainly to do a week's workshop at Halsway Manor....
@Geoff Black started 9 years ago - replies: 1

Prichard #20 ready to finish.

  I have just finished getting another Prichard ready to finish. This is #20 , and dulcimer #50.   When I built my first dulcimer ,I never thought...
@Kevin Messenger started 9 years ago - replies: 9

Roland Mobile AC Acoustic Amp

I picked up the Roland Mobile AC Acoustic Amp a few weeks ago....
@Susie started 9 years ago - replies: 8