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Luthiers Mercantile

Just noticed an email from Luthiers Mercantile saying they were closing the doors this fall. 
@Homer Ross started last year - replies: 12

Any Kansas dulcimer players out there?

This may not be the best place to post this but couldn't figure out any other way or place. I'm a lone dulcimer player in east central Kansas and...
@Leny-Sue started last year - replies: 1

What is a Galax Dulcimer

Hey folks Im just wondering what traits are associated with galax dulcimers? Most look like an oval shaped dulcimer in bagpipe tuning with a false...
@NateBuildsToys started last year - replies: 26

Old Fiddler’s Convention dulcimer contest, Galax VA

I just love to play Galax style and I was lucky enough to win first place again this year at the Old Fiddler’s Convention. Kimberly Burnette Dean,...
@Kendra Ward started last year - replies: 4

Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story from KET- full program

https://www.pbs.org/video/encore-presentation-mountain-born-the-jean-ritchie-story-ja3nvk/
@Robin Thompson started last year - replies: 0

Looking for a DAA chord chart

The chart I have shows only D Major, E Minor, F# Minor, G Major, A Major, B Minor, E Major, C Major, and C# Minor. What other chords may be played...
@dyannay started last year - replies: 7

Pearly Shells

Hi, Could you tell me if "Pearly Shells" is in the public domain or not? I know the music is traditional but also that English lyrics were added by...
@John W. McKinstry started last year - replies: 5

Noter vs. fingerdancing

Is there an an advantage using a noter rather than your fingers?
@tonyg started last year - replies: 21

How Much is my Weird Dulcimer Worth?

Hello craftsmen of FOTMD! I built a dulcimer from "upcycled" materials that turned out kind of lame, but the intonation on it is good.  I figured...
@NateBuildsToys started last year - replies: 5

Tuning with new strings

Hi.  I finally decided to replace my strings (a bit nervous about it) and am now having a problem tuning the middle string. I get a loud popping...
@Kathreen Miller started last year - replies: 5