Group Discussions
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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 years ago - replies: 18
How often do you play/practice?
Are you organized in your playing? Every day? How long?
@Don Grundy started 9 years ago - replies: 7
Which frets should I add?
1 1/2;? 6 1/2?; 8 1/2?; 13 1/2?
@Don Grundy started 9 years ago - replies: 13
Short leather strap on dulcimer
Is this used to hang your dulcimer on the wall?
@Don Grundy started 9 years ago - replies: 5
DAA to DAD to DAA--how often?
How often do you retune your dulcimer from DAA to DAD---back and forth?
@Don Grundy started 9 years ago - replies: 29
Stringing Mystery on Vintage Dulcimer
Hi! Not sure where to post this, but as I am new to dulcimers in general, I thought I'd start here. I recently purchased a vintage dulcimer from...
@Laurel K Scott started 9 years ago - replies: 24
"Un" tuning?
Dumb question here ... I've heard various opinions as to whether an instrument's strings should be slackened when the instrument is put away, or...
@Laurel K Scott started 9 years ago - replies: 21
Tuner/Tuning Question
Another newbie question! :)So I sat down tonight and tuned my vintage 3-string DAA for the first time using both my Snark tuner and the Harpkit...
@Laurel K Scott started 9 years ago - replies: 5
Dana's Beginner videos to learn simple songs in chord style
Gray Cat Ole Joe Clark Sugar Hill (I am tuned to CGC here) Wild wood flower I'm not a teacher by any means but I made these to teach a...
@Dana R. McCall started 14 years ago - replies: 45
Inexpensive items to help beginners?
For young players whose feet don't reach the floor I have made lap supports out of brown-colored foam board. The supports are 71/2" by 20". I get...
@John W. McKinstry started 10 years ago - replies: 5
Illustrated guide: How to Change Your Strings
Joe Collins' excellent guide shows step-by-step how to change the strings on their dulcimer, using clear photographs. I would think any newbie...
@Jan Potts started 12 years ago - replies: 1
Hooray!!! I just purchased my first Dulcimer.
I just purchased my first Mountain Dulcimer. It was second hand and came with nothing other than a case. I now need to find a source for the...
@Maggie Arnold started 13 years ago - replies: 13
Repeating a song.
When repeating a song how long should the pause be between the end of the song and the beginning of the repeat? Also how many times can you...
@Sam Searls started 10 years ago - replies: 5
Substitute for a turkey quill?
Hi everyone. Recently on Fotmd videos i watched John Henry play Pretty Betty Martin using a turkey quill. I liked this unique old-fashioned sound...
@John W. McKinstry started 10 years ago - replies: 3
Where to start? 5-String Paul Pyle Mountain Dulcimer
I've had this dulcimer for over 13 years. I've tinkered around with strumming and chording. I have not accomplished much, but that is because I...
@LoadedCamera started 10 years ago - replies: 8
Rediscovering Ionian while in D A d' tuning
I have just rediscovered that you can play Ionian tunes while in the D A d' tuning by using the middle string. You can harmonize with the bass...
@John W. McKinstry started 10 years ago - replies: 2