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Raymond Melton workshop from 1974
I thought folks from this group would be interested in this audio recording of a 1974 workshop by Raymond Melton. The host is Michael Seeger....
@Dusty Turtle started one month ago - replies: 2
David Schnaufer on a Galax
David had visited the Russells and loved how Bonnie played dulcimer. https://youtu.be/4GkJbzlLbqY?si=wa-tq18mreislLzG
@Robin Thompson started 2 months ago - replies: 0
Noter makers
For a video I'm doing, I'm looking for the names and website of people who make and sell noters. Preferably with links to their websites or...
@Butch Ross started 3 years ago - replies: 4
The Right Hand Never Lies
Ok https://youtu.be/Q2g3fi7I4JE?si=K3z5ag0LD371NG4p
@Randy Adams started 4 months ago - replies: 1
Publicly Notered
https://youtu.be/HisjybEIWtY?si=7Fp5VHLQqz1G3z_8
@Randy Adams started 4 months ago - replies: 0
some Edsel Martin mountain dulcimer playing
Doug Berch brought this to my attention: https://archive.org/details/lp_appalachian-dulcimer-music_edsel-martin/disc1/01.04.+John+Henry.mp3
@Robin Thompson started 4 months ago - replies: 3
Salt Creek
https://youtu.be/dS9r0G4EXCo?si=c9poKV558YilQG_U
@Randy Adams started 4 months ago - replies: 0
Jethro Amburgey audio from Appalshop
https://youtu.be/9MUbSuHOFr8?si=SuvBL3aLq_LPmvbG
@Robin Thompson started 7 months ago - replies: 7
Flowers of Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/kH0X8PsYzwo?si=KkGMr3ykE8Kk-wQO
@Randy Adams started 5 months ago - replies: 2
Adams Family
https://youtu.be/MRvKQrct720?si=Msu2vGkIENmilXU6
@Randy Adams started 6 months ago - replies: 3
6 1/2 fret a hindrance?
When playing noter drone style in Daa or Ddd, do you find a 6 1/2 fret a bit annoying? Both my Mcspaddens have one....(I used to be a hard-core...
@tonyg started 9 months ago - replies: 11
Noter vs. fingerdancing
Is there an an advantage using a noter rather than your fingers?
@tonyg started 8 months ago - replies: 21
Dulcimers in novels
Anyone know of any fiction that features references to mountain dulcimers?
@tonyg started 11 months ago - replies: 16
Strumming with No. 18 pocket watch spring
Two questions regarding strumming with a watch spring:a. Have any of you ever tried this?b. Do any of you know anything about watch springs? Will...
@David Bennett started last year - replies: 4
Your favorite noter
I would love some input on what your preferred noters are. Noters come in so many styles that it doesnt take long at all to get lost in the...
@NateBuildsToys started last year - replies: 21
Jean Ritchie Dulcimer Instructional Album
I found this playlist on YouTube that is Jean Ritchie’s dulcimer instructional album. Might be worth a listen for people learning how to play....
@traildad started 4 years ago - replies: 16
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Here’s a great tune for St. Patrick’s Day! I was just so lucky to have received my new mountain dulcimer performance stand yesterday and was able...
@Kendra Ward started last year - replies: 0
Thoughts on Tabs and Chords
All of the dulcimer clubs in my area are big on playing chords. I would like to be able to play with these folks, but what do you do when the tab...
@Michael Willey started last year - replies: 9
Favorite Noter/Drone Tunes
Hello everyone. What are some of your all time favorite noter/drone songs that you play or that you would like to learn?
@Kendra Ward started last year - replies: 3
Drone style playing
I’ve recently been getting into drone style playing in both bagpipe and galax tuning……(though not with a noter, more finger dancing)….and I’m...
@oldtimer48 started last year - replies: 5