Group Discussions
William Duke Tester - Beech Mountain Dulcimer Maker
According to Lucy Long in her dissertation on the dulcimer traditions of Beech Mountain, North Carolina in the early years of the 20th century...
@Banjimer started 7 years ago - replies: 10
Rolling Stones' Brian Jones and the mountain dulcimer on stage
Just two pictures found on the internet when doing some research. The two songs Jones played on the dulcimer were 'Lady Jane' and 'I Am...
@Wout Blommers started 12 years ago - replies: 11
1973: Multitude of Tunes Heard on ‘Bowers’ Music Box’
https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/2024/09/10/1973-multitude-of-tunes-heard-on-bowers-music-box/
@David Bennett started 2 years ago - replies: 2
1976 Hamer
Looking for any information on the maker Philip Hamer of Kingsport, TN
@Dan started 7 years ago - replies: 8
Stanely Hicks dulcimer
Hello, I'm seeking some advice. I found this rather beat-up old dulcimer at a local thrift store last week here in Western, North Carolina. There...
@Connemara started 2 years ago - replies: 7
Melungeon outdoor drama: Walking Toward the Sunset
My latest dulcimentary: https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/melungeon-outdoor-drama-walking-toward-the-sunset/
@David Bennett started 2 years ago - replies: 0
Snuffy Smith
Does anyone know if a dulcimer made an appearance in the Snuffy Smith comic strip?
@Homer Ross started 2 years ago - replies: 2
I.D. Stamper music
I. D. Stamper of Kentucky on mountain dulcimer accompanies the early part of this 1973 film out of Appalshop. There are clips of Mr. Stamper...
@Robin Thompson started 2 years ago - replies: 4
The Country Dance Society 1963 newsletter... fascinating!
I found this newsletter online somewhere years ago, and just stumbled on it again on my computer. It's really a wonderful time capsule of American...
@Strumelia started 2 years ago - replies: 2
History of Cigar Box Dulcimers
Hello folks I was wondering if anyone knows more about when cigar box dulcimers became popular, and if there are any really old ones. From what I...
@Nate started 2 years ago - replies: 21
Antiques Roadshow 1800s dulcimer appraisal
Nice old 1800s dulcimer. I think one would be very hard pressed to find a buyer to pay $3,000-5,000 for it though. Especially these days. I'm not...
@Strumelia started 2 years ago - replies: 1
Dwight Ladd Dulcimer - Dulcimer Shop Mountain View, Arkansas
I'm new to the mountain dulcimer. Played a little a long time ago. Found a dulcimer with no strings. Very long and skinny. Hour glass shape....
@Sheltie Lover started 3 years ago - replies: 4
The Appalachian Way
The Appalachian Way radio program is available at: https://steveandruth.com/the-appalachian-way-radio-program Hope everyone enjoys!
@Homer Ross started 3 years ago - replies: 1
Question about original EverythingDulcimer.com
If I remember correctly when the originial EverythingDulcimer.com went offline someone was able to capture all that data and make it available on...
@David Bennett started 3 years ago - replies: 2
Prichard Dulcimer
Wondering if all of Prichard dulcimers were painted.
@Homer Ross started 3 years ago - replies: 3
dulcimers at National Museum of American History
It's pretty neat the instruments can be zoomed in on for a good look, too....
@Robin Thompson started 5 years ago - replies: 3
1764 Moravian Zitters or Not?
For those of you that may not be following the history discussions on ED, Razyn and I have been discussing some newly published research by Lanie...
@Banjimer started 17 years ago - replies: 16
Cecil Sharp's description of the dulcimer
I was recently looking through Cecil Sharp's works: "English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians" and stumbled upon several excerpts...
@Collier Frederick started 6 years ago - replies: 7
the Hammons family 1972 film
The whole film is wonderful. Specific to mountain dulcimers, there is a segment in which Lee Hammons is working on building a dulcimer.
@Robin Thompson started 4 years ago - replies: 9
December 18 1955 Ritchie Family Reunion was broadcast live
December 18, 1955 Ritchie Family Reunion was broadcast live from Viper, Kentucky by NBC to a national audience. The episode was filmed for the...
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 4