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Clockdr

Things to do with Prichard and his dulcimers


It appears as though there's questions about what it and what isn't a real Prichard dulcimer, and there's very little information about the maker...
@Clockdr started 3 years ago - replies: 24
Sam Edelston

Fascinating Rhythm


This song works on a standard dulcimer in DAD, key of D.  The Gershwins' classic, Fascinating Rhythm. First verse is instrumental, melody over...
@Sam Edelston started 3 years ago - replies: 0
rojo

hollow soundboard.


Should I cut holes in the soundboard below a hollow fretboard? its in an all walnut dulcimer.
@rojo started 3 years ago - replies: 6
Art S

TAB for I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say


Looking for Tab in D for this hymn by Horatio Bonar. It is in the Public Domain. Thanks.
@Art S started 3 years ago - replies: 4
ValerieK

Fiddle/Mando tuning question....


I play Mando and Fiddle - has anyone tried tuning a chromatic dulcimer G-D-A-E, with G being treble. It would have to be a ‘left-handed’ string...
@ValerieK started 3 years ago - replies: 1
Robin Thompson

Norwegian Langeleik performance video



@Robin Thompson started 3 years ago - replies: 4
traildad

Tips for stringing a dulcimer


As I experiment with different tunings and different string gauges I am replacing strings more frequently than normal. I find it not particularly...
@traildad started 3 years ago - replies: 6
Butch Ross

Noter makers


For a video I'm doing, I'm looking for the names and website of people who make and sell noters. Preferably with links to their websites or...
@Butch Ross started 3 years ago - replies: 4
Susie

Ron Ewing Dulcimettes


Who here owns one? What are your thoughts/suggestions? Is Ron Ewing even building them anymore (I'm sure he's getting up there in age)? I'm toying...
@Susie started 3 years ago - replies: 7
Bill Robison

Soundhole reinforcement


What material do you use to reinforce the intricate soundhole designs?  Wood at a90 deg to grain  for fabric with glue? I don't have access to  a...
@Bill Robison started 3 years ago - replies: 2
 
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