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The bottom Tablature

Okay, I've googled this a bit. Even watched a video where a young lady was explaining how to play each.Take a look at the linked pdf. I...
@Pete Babechuk started 4 years ago - replies: 5

Ready to Begin!

I got my dulcimer delivered a few days ago. I am so looking forward to learning and making beautiful music! I've been reading over some of the...
@CarolynF started 4 years ago - replies: 5

have some questions about dulcimer care and getting started

hello all, my first post here and have some questions.i just bought a mcspadden m12-w special should be here Tuesday. mcspadden told be it was...
@richmo started 4 years ago - replies: 5

Awkward breaks in songs

Hello everybody, i stumbled about a problem when trying to play the "Wedding dress" tab from Strumelias great noter/drone blog. Normally I'm...
@jost started 4 years ago - replies: 7

A question concerning extra frets on diatonic dulcimer

Hello everybody,my dulcimer has only a diatonic fretboard since I didn't insisted on adding the extra frets when I get it from the luthier....
@jost started 4 years ago - replies: 19

Tips for stringing a dulcimer

As I experiment with different tunings and different string gauges I am replacing strings more frequently than normal. I find it not particularly...
@traildad started 4 years ago - replies: 6

5 string strings and tuning

I'm new to dulcimers and have one that needs the strings replaced.  I did a bunch of research of the various types of tuning, strings, etc. and...
@deweylandrum started 4 years ago - replies: 14

Looking at the Fretboard When Playing

Hello all, I'm new player to the instrument, learning to play some chords and melodies. I started out of necessity looking at my finger placement...
@Dave T started 4 years ago - replies: 1

My first dulcimer

I made the trip yesterday to Mountain View, Arkansas and purchased my first dulcimer. McSpadden 4FHWW. I haven't had time to sit and piddle around...
@salsarev started 5 years ago - replies: 8

more DAd than DAA instruction available?

Happy Sunday Is it just me or does anyone else bemoan the lack of DAA tutor material? With the notable exceptions of Dulcimer Crossing &...
@Banjostray started 5 years ago - replies: 54

Newbie!

Hi I just received a dulcimer for my birthday! I have started to play around and getting to know it. I am looking for any ideas that can help me...
@VMasters started 5 years ago - replies: 6

What are half frets and do I need any?

This is the third incarnation of this piece. The first part of what follows was initially posted as a response to a question on Everything...
@Dusty Turtle started 11 years ago - replies: 24

Easy instructions on changing strings on a flathead dulcimer

I have had a heck of a time locating easy to read and understand instructions on the simple task of putting a new string on my dulcimer. Most...
@Leny-Sue started 5 years ago - replies: 3

String gauge

I have read in different posts that string gauge is important and the size varies with different factors. What needs to be considered when choosing...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 17

strumming and picking technique

Hi!  I've been playing my dulcimer for about a year now but would like some information on how to refine my strumming and finger-picking styles....
@Diane Mayfield started 5 years ago - replies: 23

What key am I playing in?

I learning Old Joe Clark noter drone style. My dad asked me what key I am playing it in. I’m tuned in DAd but I don’t know if that means I’m...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 7

Using TEFpad app to help learn new songs

I wasn’t sure if I should post this here or in the technology group. I want it to be seen by beginners that might not see the other groups right...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 3

Choosing a dulcimer

I’m looking for a quality mid-range beginner dulcimer. I’m currently looking at Sweet Woods and Mountain Made Music dulcimers. Can anyone offer...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 18

Left-Handed person playing right handed

I’m left handed, but have been playing right-handed since getting my dulcimer 2 weeks ago. I think it’s going ok, but I do notice that my right...
@ADKzookeeper started 5 years ago - replies: 11

Tunings ....

Hi All. My first post here. I have just started to play mountain dulcimer - which I'm just loving - so there's plenty I'm still figuring out. One...
@Aire started 5 years ago - replies: 20