Group Discussions

Punk dulcimer - I Wanna Be Sedated

In a Facebook group, somebody's phone said "Sedated," instead of the word he intended to use. (My phone comes with that convenient auto-sabotage...
@Sam Edelston started 6 years ago - replies: 6

Playing DAd tab songs while tuned to DAA

I have done a few word searches on the site and have not found information on this subject. I admit that I do not understand any music theory...
@kdparker started 6 years ago - replies: 10

Clara Callahan Weave Shop Dulcimer Player 1930

I've been doing some research on Clara Louise Callahan, the dulcimer player mentioned in Dorothy Scarborough's 1937 book, Song Catcher in the...
@Banjimer started 6 years ago - replies: 10

Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October & November

I've been remiss in my postings the last couple of months... Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October...
@David Bennett started 6 years ago - replies: 5

New Purpleheart dulcimer made by Ron Ewing!

I just got this wonderful dulcimer made by Ron Ewing! It has a purple heart back and sides, walnut fretboard with purple heart overlay, and a...
@Matthew Andrew started 6 years ago - replies: 6

Best starting point for arranging music?

I would like to arrange some popular/modern songs for the dulcimer, but lacking dulcimer-specific sheet music, have a question how best to start....
@LisavB started 6 years ago - replies: 3

Another string-related question

So, I normally play in DAD, but I'm studying Jessica Comeau's book, and the songs I'm working on are mostly CGC.  Is it better to leave the...
@LisavB started 6 years ago - replies: 3

Holly Leaf Dulcimer

Question for Ken. How did you handle the corners on that dulcimer? Just a butt joint or did you miter the corner. I'm also assuming a brace block...
@hineps83 started 6 years ago - replies: 4

Irish Music Workshop, Somerset KY

Lorinda Jones will be leading a 2 hour Irish Music Workshop on November 15th from 2:30 to 4:30 in Somerset, KY. Songs will be presented to...
@dulcinina started 6 years ago - replies: 0

Tips for using loop end strings on a build?

Hi, I’m getting ready to start dulcimer #3 and have just purchased some d’darrio dulcimercstrings with loop ends. Being a long time guitar player...
@tpatts started 6 years ago - replies: 8