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Dulcimer music for a beginner

Just starting to play the dulcimer. Can anyone recommend where I can find beginner music? Thanks, Bruce
@bruce started last year - replies: 5

Construction plans?

Where can I find some construction plans for dulcimers?  I've seen the plans on FolkCraft, but are they useful?  Are there assembly drawings...
@mstrick96 started last year - replies: 3

Suzie Glaze on the Ritchie's "Brightest and Best"

https://folkworks.org/blog/voice-notes-a-folk-divas-guide-to-the-galaxy-number-40
@Robin Thompson started last year - replies: 4

Prichard Dulcimer

Wondering if all of Prichard dulcimers were painted.  
@Homer Ross started last year - replies: 3

Aeolian & Dorian Modes for a baritone?

I have a new baritone dulcimer and have been playing in A D a, and A E a, tunings. I would like however, to also play in both the Aeolian and...
@John W. McKinstry started 2 years ago - replies: 3

Dulcimer case

I’m not sure this is the right place to post this but I thought you folks might get a kick out of it. The original idea was from my old farmer dad....
@banjelele started 2 years ago - replies: 5

Aubrey Atwater presentation on Jean Ritchie (December 2022)

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@Robin Thompson started 2 years ago - replies: 3

Crescendo Music Notation Editor

One of the things I have recently been doing is to provide sheet music for those I have been instructing to play.  I like to use a noter so; this...
@Lenard started 2 years ago - replies: 5

Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore

I just completed this Melton-style Galax dulcimore/dulcimer.  The center piece is poplar, with a Sitka spruce top, red mahogany backs and sides,...
@John C. Knopf started 2 years ago - replies: 5

Peg replacement

Are planetary violin pegs strong enough for dulcimer use>
@Bill Robison started 2 years ago - replies: 5