Group Discussions

DAD to DAA

Do I tighten or loosen the melody string?  Thanks!
@Don Grundy started 6 years ago - replies: 18

Help with a New Purchase and a thank you!

Thank you so much for adding me to FOTMD.   It's much appreciated. Grew up where playing an instrument was "strongly" encouraged (ok, we didn't...
@PatG started 6 years ago - replies: 8

Cherub Violin Pick-up (about $10) useful for Dulcimer

If you are looking for a cheap pick-up for your dulcimer then here is an option worth considering. It is the Cherub Violin Pick-up WCP-60V and...
@Robin Clark started 10 years ago - replies: 8

Looking for tab for chickens crowing at midnight

Today I heard a really cool tune played on the dulcimer which I would love to be able to play. It's called Chickens Crowing at Midnight. Have any...
@Marsha Elliott started 6 years ago - replies: 6

Where to start?

Greetings from the UK My David Lynch Student Dulcimer has been dispatched and is eagerly awaited! In preparation, I have been watching various...
@Banjostray started 7 years ago - replies: 16

Optimum chair

What is your favorite chair? Why? Tying flies and playing the harmonica I have a swivel arm chair. I play harmonica in my recliners. These...
@Don Grundy started 7 years ago - replies: 17

3 or 4 strings

So, here is another newbie question. My dulcimer has four strings with two melody strings. As a beginner (currently) inclined to play with a...
@Banjostray started 7 years ago - replies: 12

Dulcimer Crossing or Dulcimer School

Greetings For a beginner, what are the relative merits of the above? Thanks   Eric
@Banjostray started 7 years ago - replies: 8

Cedar Creek Dulcimers in Branson

I’m thinking of getting their Walnut Classic Petite Dulcimer. Any thoughts?
@Don Grundy started 7 years ago - replies: 21

Workshops

Hello again I’ve had my Dulcimer for 2 weeks now and I’m having great fun. At this stage I’m concentrating on DAA tuning and playing with a...
@Banjostray started 7 years ago - replies: 8

DAA and/or DAD

Greetings from the UK My Sweetwoods Student Dulcimer has finally arrived and I can start to learn. So my beginner question is about tunings....
@Banjostray started 7 years ago - replies: 19

no longer a beginner?

How do you know when you are no longer a beginner?  What left-hand or right-hand techniques define an advanced beginner or intermediate player?...
@Dusty Turtle started 7 years ago - replies: 16

Following the addiction

An observation more than question:  OK, I'm addicted and play every day.  My sister who lives in IL started playing about 2 months before me (it's...
@PapaSims started 7 years ago - replies: 1

Argh!!! Which fingers to use for chords

I keep moving my dulcimer on my lap and changing fingers on chords. Like: 335 557 446+ and 567! Is there a chart that suggests which fingers to...
@Don Grundy started 7 years ago - replies: 9

"Possum Board" - false bottom

Just wondering if anyone has made a "possum board" for their MD?  I'm working on the project but would like any insight if anyone has made one...
@PapaSims started 7 years ago - replies: 10

Strolling dulcimer for learning?

Hi.  This might be a controversial question - I'm not sure.  I have been wanting to learn dulcimer for years and, finding myself suddenly...
@mbethical started 7 years ago - replies: 19

Getting the first dulcimer

As a sr. adult I have always found when purchasing instruments that quality was a big part of wanting to practice and play the instrument.  Four...
@PapaSims started 7 years ago - replies: 18

How often do you play/practice?

Are you organized in your playing? Every day? How long?
@Don Grundy started 7 years ago - replies: 7

Which frets should I add?

1 1/2;? 6 1/2?; 8 1/2?; 13 1/2?
@Don Grundy started 7 years ago - replies: 13

Short leather strap on dulcimer

Is this used to hang your dulcimer on the wall?
@Don Grundy started 7 years ago - replies: 5