Group Discussions
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 3 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 3 years ago - replies: 5
Aubrey Atwater presentation on Jean Ritchie (December 2022)
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@Robin Thompson started 3 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 3 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 3 years ago - replies: 5
Peg replacement
Are planetary violin pegs strong enough for dulcimer use>
@Bill Robison started 3 years ago - replies: 5
Museum Replica Bowed Zither
The original was made by Jacob Gross, a school teacher, fracture artist, and occasional instrument builder in Bucks County, PA, home of the...
@Ken Hulme started 3 years ago - replies: 5
Museum Replica Bowed Zither
Back in 1865 or so, a fractur artist, schoolteacher, woodworker named Jacob Gross, a "Pennsylvania German" from Bucks County Pennsylvania, built...
@Ken Hulme started 3 years ago - replies: 7
Olive wood?
Olive wood trimmed in black walnut. Has a bright sound, was hard to work with, Very oily wood, but smelled pleasant. I have enough for one more.
@Dale A Penrose started 3 years ago - replies: 7
Sometimes missing the melody string when I strum
Hello all. Beginner Mountain Dulcimer player. As I practice I find I am having a lot of problems, but top of the list is my tendency to often miss...
@DavidG started 3 years ago - replies: 5