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Questions about buying a dulcimer.
Hi, I am a beginner and looking at buying a dulcimer and had a few questions. 1. What is the difference between a Elliptical Mountain Dulcimer and...
@GwenS started 7 years ago - replies: 19
A really good history resource
I just stumbled across this great historical resource of Mountain Dulcimers and music: https://dulcimerarchive.omeka.net/ I'm sure folks here...
@Bob started 7 years ago - replies: 3
Heavy metal dulcimer - War Pigs
Black Sabbath's 1970 classic, "War Pigs," on solo electric dulcimer. Chromatic, stereo electric dulcimer built by Rod Matheson tuned DAD,...
@Sam Edelston started 7 years ago - replies: 0
Things Were Going Okay.... Then This!!!
I glued on the bottom last night, which is a two piece bookmatched black walnut. It seemed flat enough when I glued it. Late this afternoon I...
@Jimmy Lamar started 7 years ago - replies: 18
Does using a capo change the key or not
Using a capo does NOT change the key on a MD, it changes the MODE and the Tuning. Why? Because, basically, a capo is nothing more than a movable...
@Skip started 7 years ago - replies: 31
Fingerpicking Melody within a Pattern
Greetings fellow fingerpickers, The following has troubled me for a long, long time! I so hope someone will be able to provide an answer that...
@Rachael started 7 years ago - replies: 4
Kurt Simerman
Any one know how many pieces he made. I've found reference to Number 740, any information is greatly appreciated!
@Dan started 7 years ago - replies: 5
How to find easiest tuning for different key scales
I want to play songs in different keys scales. I made a chart (attached) and have 5 so far: E=Capo 3rd fret, A=Capo 4th fret, D=DAD, G=Capo 3rd...
@kateharp started 7 years ago - replies: 7
Another Newbie Question - Drone Volume
I'm playing DAa noter and drone. My dulcimer has two melody strings. The drones still sound really loud. Sometimes it seems the melody is covered...
@Pondoro started 7 years ago - replies: 7
Test
This is a test discussion- I'm checking something to make sure it works right. If you're a member of this Group, please feel free to post any...
@Strumelia started 7 years ago - replies: 10