Group Discussions

Ken Longfield

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
Ken Hulme

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
Nate

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
Sam Edelston

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
traildad

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
traildad

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
Dusty Turtle

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
MaryB

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
traildad

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
Hobbyhorse

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
 
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