Group Discussions

String gauge

I have read in different posts that string gauge is important and the size varies with different factors. What needs to be considered when choosing...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 17

Copyright law and dulcimer music

Hey all this has been something I've been struggling to understand and I'd love some resources that could help me.Can an arrangement to a public...
@Nate started 5 years ago - replies: 35

guitars built from a lynching tree

I thought this was a fascinating article about this man who seems to connect spiritually with the wood he uses to build musical instruments:...
@Strumelia started 5 years ago - replies: 2

Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October

https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-october/
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 5

2013 article in Antiques Magazine - Virginia dulcimer

Not sure if anyone had posted about this 2013 article, but here it is- some nice photos too....
@Strumelia started 5 years ago - replies: 3

A couple love songs?

I’m glad I saw this group mentioned in another post. I’m about to learn Wreck of the Ole 97 and I don’t find any noter drone tab for it. I plan to...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 7

ZOOM: online group playing via online video

Please share helpful links on how to use Zoom, Google Meet, Group FaceTime, etc. Ask your questions here about using online group video meetings...
@Strumelia started 5 years ago - replies: 1

What key am I playing in?

I learning Old Joe Clark noter drone style. My dad asked me what key I am playing it in. I’m tuned in DAd but I don’t know if that means I’m...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 7

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