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What is a Galax Dulcimer

Hey folks Im just wondering what traits are associated with galax dulcimers? Most look like an oval shaped dulcimer in bagpipe tuning with a false...
@NateBuildsToys started 9 months ago - replies: 9

Old Fiddler’s Convention dulcimer contest, Galax VA

I just love to play Galax style and I was lucky enough to win first place again this year at the Old Fiddler’s Convention. Kimberly Burnette Dean,...
@Kendra Ward started 9 months ago - replies: 0

Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story from KET- full program

https://www.pbs.org/video/encore-presentation-mountain-born-the-jean-ritchie-story-ja3nvk/
@Robin Thompson started 9 months ago - replies: 0

Looking for a DAA chord chart

The chart I have shows only D Major, E Minor, F# Minor, G Major, A Major, B Minor, E Major, C Major, and C# Minor. What other chords may be played...
@dyannay started 9 months ago - replies: 7

Pearly Shells

Hi, Could you tell me if "Pearly Shells" is in the public domain or not? I know the music is traditional but also that English lyrics were added by...
@John W. McKinstry started 9 months ago - replies: 5

Noter vs. fingerdancing

Is there an an advantage using a noter rather than your fingers?
@tonyg started 9 months ago - replies: 21

How Much is my Weird Dulcimer Worth?

Hello craftsmen of FOTMD! I built a dulcimer from "upcycled" materials that turned out kind of lame, but the intonation on it is good.  I figured...
@NateBuildsToys started 9 months ago - replies: 5

Tuning with new strings

Hi.  I finally decided to replace my strings (a bit nervous about it) and am now having a problem tuning the middle string. I get a loud popping...
@Kathreen Miller started 10 months ago - replies: 5

6 1/2 fret a hindrance?

When playing noter drone style in Daa or Ddd, do you find a 6 1/2 fret a bit annoying?   Both my Mcspaddens have one....(I used to be a hard-core...
@tonyg started 10 months ago - replies: 11

from Susie Glaze on Jean's "Now is the Cool of the Day"

https://folkworks.org/blog/the-cool-of-the-day/
@Robin Thompson started 10 months ago - replies: 0