Group Discussions
name that (partial) chord: 5-6-6+ in DAd
This is not a game, but a genuine question. I am working on an arrangement of "Londonderry Air" ("Danny Boy") in a DAd tuning, and in one spot use...
@Dusty Turtle started 8 years ago - replies: 9
First Cedar Build
I have used cedar before for the soundboard, but this is the first time I have used it for all parts; with the exception of adding African...
@Kusani started 8 years ago - replies: 1
Hickory Haven Dulcimers - So, a Hickory Build
Our residence, located in the country, is called Hickory Haven. A local lumber mill which produces 2" x 2" x 48" billets for making tool...
@Kusani started 8 years ago - replies: 6
"Glory" in all her glory
Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made of cherry.
@John C. Knopf started 8 years ago - replies: 10
Installing new tuners
i have a used, via eBay, mod 12W McSpadden which has a scroll head with friction tuner pegs using 1/4” peg holes. I would like to replace the...
@billybobboy42 started 8 years ago - replies: 3
Sweet Child Of Mine
I was noodling around one day, and stumbled into the 1st verse of Guns N Roses' "Sweet Child Of Mine". After some work, I feel like a got a pretty...
@YeahSureOK started 8 years ago - replies: 2
Notation software recommendations
What are some good sheet music notation software choices? Are there, by any slim possibility, any that have any dulcimer specific tab layout options?
@YeahSureOK started 8 years ago - replies: 3
Suggestions for fixing a fretboard
Hello again! I ran into several problems while making the fretboard for my dulcimer: 1) I had some trouble fretting it. The fret saw I ordered...
@haleymuse started 8 years ago - replies: 11
Gilbert & Sullivan patter song from HMS Pinafore
I recently taught a workshop on unusual chord voicings at August Dulcimer Daze, and used this song as an example. Played here on a chromatic...
@Sam Edelston started 8 years ago - replies: 4