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Prichard Dulcimer

Wondering if all of Prichard dulcimers were painted.  
@Homer Ross started 3 years ago - 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 4 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 4 years ago - replies: 5

Aubrey Atwater presentation on Jean Ritchie (December 2022)

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@Robin Thompson started 4 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 4 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 4 years ago - replies: 5

Peg replacement

Are planetary violin pegs strong enough for dulcimer use>
@Bill Robison started 4 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 4 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 4 years ago - replies: 8

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 4 years ago - replies: 7