Group Discussions
Making wood tuning pegs
For those of us who make wood tuning pegs, what finish do you put on your pegs. I have been using shellac, but wonder if there is something better...
@Ken Longfield started 5 years ago - replies: 3
Sawn-Frame Dulcemore
Somewhere here awhile back, we had a discussion about making dulcimers and other instruments with carved or sawn frames rather than...
@Ken Hulme started 5 years ago - replies: 9
How I learned to build dulcimers
I thought y'all might find this silly. This is the page from a 'reader's digest' homesteading book which I learned to build dulcimers from...
@Nate started 5 years ago - replies: 9
Dulcimer: On Broadway
I started playing On Broadway a couple of months ago. This is one of those cases where if you play a song a hundred times, interesting variations...
@Sam Edelston started 5 years ago - replies: 5
Using TEFpad app to help learn new songs
I wasn’t sure if I should post this here or in the technology group. I want it to be seen by beginners that might not see the other groups right...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 3
Does anyone use tabledit/TEFpad
I searched for posts on tabledit and all that I looked at had no responses. I downloaded the app TEFpad onto my iPad because it works for dulcimer...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 7
Swedish origins of the dulcimer?
Found an interesting article arguing for the Swedish origins of the dulcimer. Nils R. Caspersson, "Diatonisk and the Dulcimer." Voices: The...
@Dusty Turtle started 5 years ago - replies: 7
tunings and string gauge
I have a 1974 Homer Ledford dulcimer and a 2019 Heritage dulcimer. The Heritage is in just intonation Dad; I'm not sure if the Ledford is equal or...
@MaryB started 5 years ago - replies: 10
Choosing a dulcimer
I’m looking for a quality mid-range beginner dulcimer. I’m currently looking at Sweet Woods and Mountain Made Music dulcimers. Can anyone offer...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 18
Two more from the workshop
Herewith two more from the workshop. Do I need more instruments? .... probably not but I do enjoy the challenge that each one presents through its...
@Hobbyhorse started 5 years ago - replies: 10