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Swedish origins of the dulcimer?
Found an interesting article arguing for the Swedish origins of the dulcimer. Nils R. Caspersson, "Diatonisk and the Dulcimer." Voices: The...
@Dusty Turtle started 4 years ago - replies: 7
John Rawdon/Dolly Parton Dulcimer
The Dolly Parton dulcimer that was auctioned yesterday sold for $37,500. The instrument was made in 1980 by John Rawdon of "Dulcimers By JR" out...
@David Bennett started 4 years ago - replies: 2
2013 article in Antiques Magazine - Virginia dulcimer
Not sure if anyone had posted about this 2013 article, but here it is- some nice photos too....
@Strumelia started 4 years ago - replies: 3
Clara Callahan Weave Shop Dulcimer Player 1930
I've been doing some research on Clara Louise Callahan, the dulcimer player mentioned in Dorothy Scarborough's 1937 book, Song Catcher in the...
@Banjimer started 5 years ago - replies: 10
Appalshop's 1977 movie "Sourwood Mountain Dulcimers"
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@Robin Thompson started 4 years ago - replies: 8
documentary on the dulcimer from Lexington Public Library
The Lexington Public LIbrary has produced a very nice documentary introduction to our favorite instrument: The Mountain Dulcimer: A Kentucky...
@Dusty Turtle started 4 years ago - replies: 5
Which Ralph Lee Smith book?
Can anybody who's got/read both please give me an idea of the differences between Ralph Lee Smith's books Appalachian Dulcimer Traditions, and The...
@magictime started 4 years ago - replies: 5
Kurt Simerman
Any one know how many pieces he made. I've found reference to Number 740, any information is greatly appreciated!
@Dan started 5 years ago - replies: 5
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October & November
I've been remiss in my postings the last couple of months... Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October...
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 5
PA German Zitter
As I understand it, Jean Ritchie saw a PA German Zitter in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and it was labeled (by the museum) a scheitholt....
@Ken Longfield started 9 years ago - replies: 0
John Scales Jr.
Any one have a straight on image of his piece? Thank you in advance, DAN www.dulcimore.com
@Dan started 7 years ago - replies: 0
Harmie Griffie
Any one have any information on Harmie Griffie (1935-2017) of Letcher County, Kentucky? Thank you in advance.....
@Dan started 7 years ago - replies: 5
J. E. Thomas Dulcimer #1465 played by Joe Collins
Here is a link to a video of Joe Collins playing my James E. "Uncle Ed" Thomas dulcimer at Manbeck Mennonite Church in Beaver Springs, PA on...
@Ken Longfield started 10 years ago - replies: 6
Homer Ledford Radio Program Audio Files From Berea College
Most of the subfolders have many (over 200 I think) audio files you can download...
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 4
A really good history resource
I just stumbled across this great historical resource of Mountain Dulcimers and music: https://dulcimerarchive.omeka.net/ I'm sure folks here...
@Bob started 5 years ago - replies: 3
The history of modal playing.
From what I understand, Dulcimers from the first half of the 20th century and earlier, tended to be in just intonation. I have learnt in the last...
@Greg started 6 years ago - replies: 15
Jacob Meadors 1873 Feb 15
I have come across the sibling of D52 in L. Allen Smith's Catalogue on page 71! Any knowledge of the maker would be greatly appreciated...
@Dan started 6 years ago - replies: 15
Two Zitters in Lititz Moravian Collection
I ran across this article while searching the internet today and thought I'd share. I'm not sure if it has been posted previously or not. On...
@Banjimer started 6 years ago - replies: 6