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Dulcimer nut and bridge
Hello again! I am working on the fretboard for my dulcimer and I had a few questions about the nut and bridge. 1) Should the dulcimer nut and...
@haleymuse started 8 years ago - replies: 5
How to play dulcimer with a turkey feather
Does anybody know the correct way to use a turkey feather for playing the mountain dulcimer? I’ve heard that the feather has to be prepared a...
@Molly McCurdy started 8 years ago - replies: 2
Further ado about 2 v 1 melody string(s)
I am both a beginner and this is my first post. I apologize if this subject belongs elsewhere on this site. Also, I do not wish to hijack the...
@billybobboy42 started 8 years ago - replies: 11
Additional frets playing traditionally?
Do players add 1.5, 6.5, 8.5 or 13.5 frets when playing in traditional drone style:DAAA?
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 12
Question about making dulcimer soundboard
Hello, I have just started making the soundboard of my dulcimer out of a solid piece of butternut and I had a few questions. 1) Is there an...
@haleymuse started 8 years ago - replies: 12
Out of tune bass string
Hi. I began playing the dulcimer back in June and have noticed that when I get up to fret 7 on the bass string, it sounds sharp. Could this be a...
@texaswind started 8 years ago - replies: 7
Jethro Amburgey #883 Comes Home
Jethro Amburgey #883 Comes Home Source: Carolina Mountain Life Spring 2018 article starts on page 32...
@David Bennett started 8 years ago - replies: 1
just vs. equal temperament
I haven't tried to analyze in my head too much, but if a dulcimer is in just temperament would it only work well with the melody strings tuned to...
@tssfulk started 8 years ago - replies: 24
Kratz-zither found
Amongst the dross, I recently found a kratz-zither for sale on eBay. The former owner had this for about 40 years but knew practically nothing...
@Clockdr started 8 years ago - replies: 3