Group Discussions
The Moraharpa!
Keyed fiddle found in Mora Sweden. Gee, I love the sound of this critter!
@Robin Thompson started 7 years ago - replies: 7
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: September
https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-september/
@David Bennett started 7 years ago - replies: 10
Question about A string loudness on DAD tuning
Hi, I'm brand new with this so am not sure whether my dulcimer sounds like it should or not. The A string seems to drown out both the melody and...
@Marlene Powell started 7 years ago - replies: 13
Timing/length of notes, and also foot tapping
Notes and 'time' I am coming back to playing after a very long absence (20 years or so). I have forgotten what the notations mean, i.e., their...
@Ferrator started 7 years ago - replies: 10
Unison and Bagpipe Tunings
You may find these two tunings more useful for your "no 6+ fret" instrument than DAA or DAd; I certainly do. Bagpipe Tuning (nominally Ccc or Ddd,...
@Ken Hulme started 7 years ago - replies: 5
Looking for help with a Hughes kit
I have a Hughes Hourglass Mountain Dulcimer Kit with no instruction booklet. I have built a few kits and instruments from scratch but this one has...
@daman2610 started 7 years ago - replies: 6
Dulcimer #2
This is my second dulcimer build. It was completed at this year's Dulcimer University Week at Western Carolina University. The...
@kdparker started 7 years ago - replies: 8
Tell us your reason for choosing a chromatic dulcimer!
At first glance it might seem an obvious question, but I bet there are multiple interesting reasons folks have for deciding to get or make a...
@Strumelia started 7 years ago - replies: 24
Air dried vs. kiln dried woods
Hi! I'm both new to the site and to the world of dulcimer building. I'm wondering what people's informed opinions are regarding air dried vs. kiln...
@Will Adams started 7 years ago - replies: 12