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what flavor of the chord do you choose??

I have just started looking at playing chords, having just about learned where all the frets are. My question - looking at the chord charts it...
@Frank Ross started 11 years ago - replies: 12

Can you tell me a few good brands/luthiers for beginner dulcimers.

Hi All, I'm hoping to get involved with some volunteer work and teaching mountain dulcimer classes. Any suggestions of some good beginner dulcimers?
@Frances Light Molinengo started 11 years ago - replies: 4

Understanding Fingerpicking

I notice there is a fingerpicking forum here.I am a beginner so I wanted to check my understanding. Does fingerpicking refer to what the right hand...
@Garland Coulson started 11 years ago - replies: 7

fingers not working like they should - sometimes

I am having two problems learning the dulcimer. I am teaching myself from your wonderful collection of videos, Utube and a book. 1. Just upgraded...
@Frank Ross started 11 years ago - replies: 3

Student Dulcimer

For those considering purchasing a "student dulcimer" you might consider a cardboard dulcimer from backyardmusic.com. I have purchased six student...
@Terry Wilson started 11 years ago - replies: 3

Newbe with a ?

I have never played a dulcimer or anything with strings on it. I don't know if this is the right place to ask this question, but here it goes.since...
@Ronald R Eaches started 11 years ago - replies: 8

Fake Books, Guitar Chords and Noter Playing

I am a beginner who does not read music. I have played a little Native American flute in the past but only by creating my own music and by using...
@Garland Coulson started 11 years ago - replies: 13

Help... When the bass string doesn't sound right!

I'm tring so hard to wrap my old brain around the different modes. Somedays I have that AH HA moment and the next day I seem to be confused all...
@Sharon Hall started 11 years ago - replies: 10

playing left-handed

Hi all -I'm afraid that this is not the right place to ask this question, but I'm not sure where to ask it.I have a left handed friend who wants to...
@Kay Bolin started 11 years ago - replies: 9

Question re: bass string tuning

Hi Strumelia,I watched your video on tuning to the four main modes and I have a question. You said that you usually tune your bass string an octave...
@Sharon Hall started 11 years ago - replies: 2

AEA tuning

Hi folks,I don't post very much anymore but still check in at least every other day to read what's happening in our world. Always some good...
@Terry Wilson started 11 years ago - replies: 22

Sore elbow - Poor posture? Poor technique?

Hi, Lately - past month, I've been having a sore elbow. I think it maybe posture at work (I'm in an office at computer all day), but I have this...
@Ruth Lawrence started 11 years ago - replies: 17

Newbie milestone reached - first broken string!

Well I just broke a string - I knew it was bed time but I was still noodling around, messing with tunings and Kerplung! Gave me a start and woke...
@Ruth Lawrence started 11 years ago - replies: 12

It arrived!!!

After having a small address issue on the box, my dulcimer arrived safe and sound from Dave Lynch today. It is beautiful!!! I called to let him...
@jasemones started 11 years ago - replies: 7

simple pleasures

Although I hope to be an accomplished expert someday, Right now I am having fun taking "beginner tunes Like Boil That Cabbage Down and spending an...
@paul buckner started 11 years ago - replies: 2

Hammer-Ons

I'm wanting to improve my hammer-ons. Any tips or exercises anyone can recommend? Mine are not consistent, plus I'm playing with finger picks on...
@Parker Buckley started 13 years ago - replies: 15

Setting for Chromatic Tuner

I am trying to tune my dulcimer with an electronic tuner. When I turn the tuneron, the default setting is 440. Is that the correct setting for...
@Michael Willey started 12 years ago - replies: 7

Beginner Instrument?

by Roger Goode Hi all.. I am starting the methodical process of shopping for a dulcimer. I am leary of the quality of the commercial...
@Ken Hulme started 11 years ago - replies: 5

Lessons - how are you learning?

I have set up lessons with a local instructor, Joseph Shelton, here in Greensboro, NC. I am looking forward to working with him and begin next...
@Gail Webber started 11 years ago - replies: 7

Combining Noter/Drone with Chords?

I've seen some mention playing a piece first with Noter and Drone style and then switch to Fingerdancing or Chords.Is there a way to have a Noter...
@Lois Sprengnether Keel started 11 years ago - replies: 15