Group Discussions

Chromatic dulcimer: David Bowie's "Space Oddity"

I bought a new reverb pedal recently, and messing around with it, this song kept sounding great with it. Classic by David Bowie, "Space Oddity,"...
@Sam Edelston started 8 years ago - replies: 0

Panhandle area

Hi, Is there anybody from the Panhandle area (Amarillo)?  I'm originally from there, but have since moved overseas.  I'll be in the Amarillo area...
@texaswind started 8 years ago - replies: 0

BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.

It has recently come to my attention that A**zon has started paying money to promotional sites that are basically ADs for some of the really...
@Strumelia started 8 years ago - replies: 36

Scallop Fretboard Sound effects

I’m now aware they are not called arches but scallops. Thanks you Strumelia   Ken: Please forgive my ignorance for the use of the term (fret bar)...
@Paparazzi started 8 years ago - replies: 23

DAA to DAd

I've been playing the MD since early June.  I bought the DAd (sorry if I write those cases wrong) kind.  I am happy playing it.  After buying it,...
@texaswind started 8 years ago - replies: 13

Best dulcimer for drone and noter playing?

Does anyone have any recommendations for features that a dulcimer should have to make it good for drone and noter playing? String length? Body...
@Greg started 8 years ago - replies: 6

Tuning to D-G-d-d

A second question!  I currently am tuned to D-A-d-d.  Does tuning to D-G-d-d put one in a different key, and if so, does anyone know what the chord...
@Rachael started 8 years ago - replies: 3

Blues?

  Hello again, all.  I would love to try writing a blues on the dulcimer.  Anyone know how I could go about that on the four-equidistant dulcimer?...
@Rachael started 8 years ago - replies: 6

Building the dulcimer/mandolin based on Musicmaker's plans

  I recently case across a set of free mandolin plans from Musicmakers. I was attracted to the elongated teardrop shape and the simplicity of...
@tukanu started 8 years ago - replies: 5

article and video on San Diego dulcimer ensemble

Hey Golden Staters.  Our brethren in San Diego got some positive press for the North County Dulcimer Group.  Check out the video here:...
@Dusty Turtle started 8 years ago - replies: 0