Group Discussions
The Capo?
How do you folks use a capo if the fretboard is not hollowed out? Is there a special capo for MDs, or do they only work when the fretboard is...
@Jimmy Lamar started 8 years ago - replies: 6
High and Low Pass Filters
Took a very basic sound recording class a few years ago at the local community college I remember (I think) part of the studio process should...
@Janene Millen started 8 years ago - replies: 2
keeping both wrists loose
I've long realized the importance of keeping my right wrist relaxed for strumming. Lately, though, I've begun to pay attention to relaxing my left...
@Robin Thompson started 8 years ago - replies: 3
Susie Glaze & Jean Ritchie's sons on an album
I ordered this record yesterday: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/hilonesomemusic Anybody out there out there have it already? I've heard Susie...
@Robin Thompson started 8 years ago - replies: 6
Monochord?
For my birthday Karen gave me a 6 CD set, Anthology of American Folk Music, originally released in 1952 on vinyl. Musicologist Harry Smith...
@David Bennett started 8 years ago - replies: 10
Tennessee Music Box Plans?
Anyone have any resources for plans, etc. for building a TMB?
@Jimmy Lamar started 8 years ago - replies: 11
Let’s Discuss Volume
I am mostly addressing the builders here. Maybe I should have posted this over at the Builder’s Group Page. If so, pardon me. I’m still learning...
@Jimmy Lamar started 8 years ago - replies: 44
On Stage At Leo Coffeehouse, Cincinnati
Our short set as "Seldom the Same" at the Queen City Balladeers, November 11, 2018. I'm on harmonica, and playing an Ed Weiss dulcimer borrowed...
@Tom McDonald started 8 years ago - replies: 1
Help Selecting from Available Mtn. Dulcimer Hourglass Plans
I am in the middle of one dulcimer build using a free plan I found on the internet. I suppose it is a teardrop except both ends are symmetrical. I...
@Dumor3D started 8 years ago - replies: 14
"And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" 11/11/18
I had a showcase at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference (NERFA) this weekend, and realized that after midnight Saturday night would...
@Sam Edelston started 8 years ago - replies: 2