Group Discussions

John W. McKinstry

Mozart's Trilogy


I have just formed a Mt. Dulcimer group with three of my students.  We call ourselves: "Sweet Strings" Our first gig will be part of a talent show...
@John W. McKinstry started 9 years ago - replies: 3
Strumelia

Great book with sheet music for REAL Civil War era songs


John and Elaine Masciale put together a book with a huge collection of sheet music and lyrics from authentic popular American songs of the mid...
@Strumelia started 9 years ago - replies: 4
David Bennett

Dulcimentary: Kentucky Dulcimer Excursion


I could have done a better job with some of the photos and captions but I just haven't had the time. I may go back in some time and clean it up....
@David Bennett started 9 years ago - replies: 3
James Phillips

May call the tune "challenge", Loch Lomand


I just realized I hadn't posted a challenge for next month, May yet, so thought I need to get it in gear and get one started.  For May, starting...
@James Phillips started 9 years ago - replies: 4
Jill Geary

Noter style for hymn accompaniment


Hi all, I've been having some skin issues with my fingertips so playing my chord/melody style is not available to me right now. I love using the...
@Jill Geary started 9 years ago - replies: 24
Dusty Turtle

Bonne Humeur -- a Haitian méringue on appalachian dulcimer


Here is a hoppin' Haitian méringue by the violinist Arthur Duroseau.      
@Dusty Turtle started 9 years ago - replies: 8
Sheryl St. Clare

Warped Bottom Piece - How to Straighten


I have an old Folkcraft kit I am beginning to assemble. The bottom piece, solid walnut 7x32x2.5mm, is warped from side to side. It's a slight...
@Sheryl St. Clare started 9 years ago - replies: 8
Salt Springs

Music for wholeness and Healing


I think there is aspect to music that is sometimes overlooked and that is music's ability to provide a tremendous amount of spiritual ministry, if...
@Salt Springs started 9 years ago - replies: 6
Caleb Dan Bennett

New hour glass dulcimer and electric mandolin


Some pics of my newest dulicmer and a solid body electric mandolin I just finished    
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 9 years ago - replies: 7
 
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