Group Discussions

Leny-Sue

String distance for Flatpicking


I am a newbie to flatpicking mountain dulcimer. Currently my strings are approximately equal distant using three strings. Are there advantages to...
@Leny-Sue started 5 years ago - replies: 1
larryciesla

fret wire crown height and width


It seems like most dulcimer builders choose medium crown height and crown width fret wire.  Doing some research I see considerable variation...
@larryciesla started 5 years ago - replies: 10
Ariane

"Shenandoah" - Online Music Project


I would like to introduce my NEW ONLINE PROJECT - Summer 2020. The winner of the facebook tune survey for this project is the beautiful...
@Ariane started 5 years ago - replies: 5
Sam Edelston

The Cars on dulcimer - "Just What I Needed"


When I demonstrate dulcimers to people, I like to ask them, "What kind of music do you love?" One day, I was giving a demo and lesson to a...
@Sam Edelston started 5 years ago - replies: 8
David Bennett

Dulcimer Repair Near Ringgold, GA?


Someone contacted me on Facebook last night saying that her husband inherited an old dulcimer and that it needs some repair. She is from Ringgold,...
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 6
Banjostray

more DAd than DAA instruction available?


Happy Sunday Is it just me or does anyone else bemoan the lack of DAA tutor material? With the notable exceptions of Dulcimer Crossing &...
@Banjostray started 5 years ago - replies: 54
Garret

Different fingerpicks


Hello, All, I'm always trying to maximize the sonic potentials of my dulcimers (or just of the dulcimer in general), and have been trying out...
@Garret started 5 years ago - replies: 0
Garret

What brand of strings do you use?


Hi, All,       Just curious:  What brands of strings have you tried for your dulcimers?  Any comments or preferences?  Thanks!
@Garret started 5 years ago - replies: 13
Dusty Turtle

documentary on the dulcimer from Lexington Public Library


The Lexington Public LIbrary has produced a very nice documentary introduction to our favorite instrument: The Mountain Dulcimer: A Kentucky...
@Dusty Turtle started 5 years ago - replies: 5
 
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