Group Discussions

Jill Geary

Drones too loud


Hi guys, I started playing 4ED, noter/drone, noting just the first (melody) string. What technique do you use so as the drones do not overpower...
@Jill Geary started 7 years ago - replies: 6
Jill Geary

DAda or CGcG tuning string gauges and intonation


Hi everyone, I'm discovering 4 ED and DAda (or is it DAdA?) tuning with n/d and really like this! I am experimenting with which tuning I prefer...
@Jill Geary started 7 years ago - replies: 5
Sam Edelston

Queen on chromatic MD ... '39


Probably inspired by the fact that I had tickets to see a Queen tribute band last night, last week I decided to learn a song from their album, "A...
@Sam Edelston started 7 years ago - replies: 2
Tanstaafl

I'll Fly Away - David Durrence


I recently ran across a youtube video of David Durrence playing I'll Fly Away.  It looks like he's playing it only by strumming and fretting the...
@Tanstaafl started 7 years ago - replies: 7
Rachael

Singing dulcimists


Hello all!  So, as a singer-songwriter, I am looking to hear singing dulcimists!  I'm having trouble finding recordings where it is all (or at...
@Rachael started 7 years ago - replies: 12
Robin Thompson

Muskrat Sally Ann


https://wilsondouglas.bandcamp.com/track/muskrat-sally-ann-2 Wilson Douglas, Kim Johnson, and Mark Payne playing this variant of  Sally Ann ....
@Robin Thompson started 7 years ago - replies: 10
Elvensong

Menucha Dulcimer gathering - Corbett, OR


Heading to Menucha Gathering in Corbett, OR April 11 - 14, 2018.   If you're going as well, let's meet up!
@Elvensong started 7 years ago - replies: 3
MelissaBogolubov

Anyone else here with autism or depression?


Hello there,  I'm new to mountain dulcimer. I'm waiting for my first dulcimer to arrive, and plan to use it to help me manage my disabilities....
@MelissaBogolubov started 7 years ago - replies: 7
Rob N Lackey

Spring Wartz'n'All 2018


Here's a little video our "official" videographer took.  Hope you enjoy it.  
@Rob N Lackey started 7 years ago - replies: 6
Dan

Integral fret board and peg head


I'm looking into the makers of traditional pieces that had an integral fret board and peg head. I.D. Stamper and Edd Presnell are the two first to...
@Dan started 7 years ago - replies: 5
 
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