Group Discussions

A Tale of Two Halls of Fame

A few years ago, I was in Cleveland, and I got to spend an afternoon at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Actually, to tell the truth, in 3-4...
@Sam Edelston started 8 years ago - replies: 2

Compensated Bridges?

I am wondering why some Mountain Dulcimer Fret-boards are designed/cut for non-compensated Bridges (Bridge/Saddle) while others are not? It seems...
@Bob started 8 years ago - replies: 28

Do you have a way to stand up and play?

Okay, at 70 I don’t exercise much. But the doctor encouraged me to get up, even to just stand. Any suggestions?
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 12

3 or 4 strings

So, here is another newbie question. My dulcimer has four strings with two melody strings. As a beginner (currently) inclined to play with a...
@Banjostray started 8 years ago - replies: 12

Just a "Thank You"

I guess this is as good a place as any just to give a a big "thanks" shout out to everyone that contributes to this site.  I don't always ask a...
@PapaSims started 8 years ago - replies: 6

DAA and/or DAD

Greetings from the UK My Sweetwoods Student Dulcimer has finally arrived and I can start to learn. So my beginner question is about tunings....
@Banjostray started 8 years ago - replies: 19

Blondie's jig, "Call Me"

I was a featured artist recently at the Folk Music Club of New York's Fall Weekend -- a great opportunity to highlight dulcimers in a broader...
@Sam Edelston started 8 years ago - replies: 2

Nettie Hicks Presnell

Over time I've been trying to locate CDs and videos of old time and noter drone style playing.  This week I bought a used CD titled "Appalachian...
@David Bennett started 8 years ago - replies: 10

Banjammer plans

I have been scouring the web for good plans for the banjammer type dulcimer without much luck. Cant find anything with details of how to build the...
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 8 years ago - replies: 10

Mountain Dulcimers in the Rio Grande Valley [RGV]

Anyone coming to, or living in, the RGV is invited to play with our MD group. We play on Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:30 at the Palmview Community...
@Skip started 8 years ago - replies: 2