Group Discussions
BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.
It has recently come to my attention that A**zon has started paying money to promotional sites that are basically ADs for some of the really...
@Strumelia started 6 months ago - replies: 9
Pick Thickness
Hi All! I have been playing for almost a year now, not as frequently as I like, and every time I see the subject of pick thickness come up in...
@tallytune started 2 weeks ago - replies: 10
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 2 years ago - replies: 6
Converting DAD Tab to DAA
How do you convert DAD tab to DAA? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
@Michael Willey started one month ago - replies: 5
How to deal with stiff tuning pegs?
I have one tuning peg that is very hard to turn. Is there some kind of cleaner or oil I can use to loosen it up. The right is the stiff one and...
@kateharp started 2 months ago - replies: 4
About 1500 Free Tabs you can Download all at once.
Forgive if this has already been posted - but I'm a beginner and just discovered this online download where you can get a bunch of tabs all at...
@kateharp started 3 months ago - replies: 3
How to Flatpick from guitar books?
I have some guitar books with chord names (but no dulcimer tabs). I'm using them by matching the chord name on the dulcimer that is listed for the...
@kateharp started 4 months ago - replies: 6
Help - Barre with pinky?
Thanks to suggestions in this group, I am learning from Faster, Cleaner, Better by Aaron O'Rourke. The exercises are really helpful! But I'm...
@kddurbin started 4 months ago - replies: 2
Relationship of strings to one another
Greetings., all. My dulcimer currently has .011, .011, .013, and .024 strings. The strings work well together for a sweet sound, but I would like...
@tutaine started 4 months ago - replies: 10
Questions about buying a dulcimer.
Hi, I am a beginner and looking at buying a dulcimer and had a few questions. 1. What is the difference between a Elliptical Mountain Dulcimer...
@GwenS started 4 months ago - replies: 5
How to find easiest tuning for different key scales
I want to play songs in different keys scales. I made a chart (attached) and have 5 so far: E=Capo 3rd fret, A=Capo 4th fret, D=DAD, G=Capo 3rd...
@kateharp started 5 months ago - replies: 7
Another Newbie Question - Drone Volume
I'm playing DAa noter and drone. My dulcimer has two melody strings. The drones still sound really loud. Sometimes it seems the melody is covered...
@Pondoro started 5 months ago - replies: 7
Is there an open tunings guide?
Hi, I was wondering if there is a chart or book recommended showing all the different open tunings. I like to experiment, and I’m not a singer...
@Lisa started 6 months ago - replies: 15
Virginia Beach 2019 Festival?
I just saw this posted online as coming to my area, Virginia Beach. I don't know if any of my newbie friends would be interested, but it might be...
@Msmouce started 5 months ago - replies: 0
Playing chords in GDg
if I’m playing DAd tabs with a dulcimer tuned GDg....what key am I playing in? It probably only makes a difference to me. i’m trying to...
@Don Grundy started last year - replies: 7
Strings - brands and gauges?
So my used dulcimer came with strings as follow: 0.020", 0.010", 0.010" and 0.010" The strings are rusty and I should probably buy a couple of...
@Pondoro started 6 months ago - replies: 16
Vsl vs hand size
I'm sure I'll be looking for a proper instrument soon, and wanted to know more about vsl. I understand that longer is okay for noter style, but...
@Lisa started 6 months ago - replies: 5
Strum all strings all the time, or...?
I found tabs for "I'll Fly Away" and "Go Tell Aunt Rhodie" - both in D for a DAa tuned dulcimer. They only show the melody. Should I only strum...
@Pondoro started 6 months ago - replies: 8
Strumelia's Traditional noter player's instructional Blog
If you're just starting out and want to play in traditional noter style (playing the melody on the melody string only using a little stick, with...
@Strumelia started 6 months ago - replies: 1