Group Discussions

Fret Press

Some of you asked about my using a press I have for assembling turned pens/pencils as a fret press.  I have made one modification which may be of...
@Kusani started 8 years ago - replies: 3

Optimum chair

What is your favorite chair? Why? Tying flies and playing the harmonica I have a swivel arm chair. I play harmonica in my recliners. These...
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 17

Josefins Dopvals

my version of Roger Tallroth's excellent tune https://soundcloud.com/nick-osullivan-163708119/josefins-dopvals
@nick o'sullivan started 8 years ago - replies: 0

How often do you play/practice?

Are you organized in your playing? Every day? How long?
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 7

Which builder for a brighter more traditional voice?

Does anyone recommend a particular builder for a custom instrument to be played only noter drone with the aim for a bit brighter voice than so...
@Richard Streib started 8 years ago - replies: 5

Which frets should I add?

1 1/2;? 6 1/2?; 8 1/2?; 13 1/2?
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 13

Getting the first dulcimer

As a sr. adult I have always found when purchasing instruments that quality was a big part of wanting to practice and play the instrument.  Four...
@PapaSims started 8 years ago - replies: 18

Short leather strap on dulcimer

Is this used to hang your dulcimer on the wall?
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 5

Singing with my dulcimer...

I have always been one to play and sing, because why would you play and not sing?  LOL!  I used to have this throaty, theater voice, but I did not...
@hugssandi started 8 years ago - replies: 3

Clothes & gear when playing for historical settings

Thought I'd post this here to chatter about what we bring/use/wear when we go to gigs or gatherings in Civil War reenactment type settings.  It's...
@Strumelia started 8 years ago - replies: 19