Group Discussions

NateBuildsToys

Vertical vs Horizontal Quill?


I have heard it said a few times that holding a quill vertically, like a pen, is an older style than holding it horizontally, like a whisk. To me,...
@NateBuildsToys started last year - replies: 4
Rickyt

newbie tuning question


I am so new to the noter style and the dulcimer the wrapper is still on, I was trying to work out “the water is wide”. I tuned in CGG, only because...
@Rickyt started last year - replies: 4
Strumelia

Ken Hulme's "Get Noterized!" article


Member @ken-hulme wrote this helpful article about noter playing questions years ago. People find it pretty helpful.
@Strumelia started 6 years ago - replies: 8
Lenard

Crescendo Music Notation Editor


One of the things I have recently been doing is to provide sheet music for those I have been instructing to play.  I like to use a noter so; this...
@Lenard started 2 years ago - replies: 5
Sue MacKenzie - ADK Friends

Straw Plectrum and Feather Quill Plectrum


Goose quill and broomstraw plectrums. 
@Sue MacKenzie - ADK Friends started 2 years ago - replies: 6
Kendra Ward

Shoes and Stockings


Here’s a fun noter/drone version of Shoes and Stockings! Hope you enjoy…thanks for listening…
@Kendra Ward started 2 years ago - replies: 0
Randy Adams

Old dulcimer tuning dissatisfaction


I've explained this before and got blank stares so... Get bridge properly set for octave at 7th fret. In DAA for example. If your melody string...
@Randy Adams started 2 years ago - replies: 5
Suzette

Beginner Tab


What book of tab are y’all using for drone style playing?
@Suzette started 2 years ago - replies: 9
Randy Adams

Tune It Up Buttercup


Ever see those videos where random pieces laid on a table top when with vibration they form geometric patterns? I have convinced myself that...
@Randy Adams started 2 years ago - replies: 14
Strumelia

Strumelia's Noter Drone beginner's Blog -free tabs, videos


If you're just starting out and want to play in traditional noter style (playing the melody on the melody string only using a little stick, with...
@Strumelia started 5 years ago - replies: 6
Banjostray

New Dulcimer


Hello Looking for advice please. I'm in the market for a new mountain dulcimer. I'm a DAA drone style player primarily but do occasionally...
@Banjostray started 3 years ago - replies: 9
markprewett28

New player question: finger instead of a noter?


Hello , as a new player I have A question. Do all noter drone players use a noter or can a finger be used to slide across the strings ?  Thanks :)
@markprewett28 started 3 years ago - replies: 21
Dan

2021 Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering


Well the 2021 Gathering has come and gone....what a wonderful time had by all. The world wind of lock downs and restrictions are finally coming to...
@Dan started 3 years ago - replies: 19
Banjostray

History & Tradition of the Mountain Dulcimer


Hi there Folks might find this interesting. History & Tradition of the mountain Dulcimer by Robin Clark Regards Eric
@Banjostray started 3 years ago - replies: 2
Flint Hill

The False Nut Upon the Road


I've been fiddling with false nuts, reverse capos, or whatever you call them. Details follow the picture below. This one has a pair of...
@Flint Hill started 14 years ago - replies: 13
traildad

Tips on playing fast


I’m learning Whiskey Before Breakfast to play with my family. My dad expects to play in “fiddle speed” which seems to be around 150 bpm. Being...
@traildad started 3 years ago - replies: 15
traildad

Your favorite 155 tuning


I am exploring 155 tuning for Noter Drone style. After learning several songs tuned DAd I’ve learned my first song in DAA. In the process I...
@traildad started 4 years ago - replies: 27
Jill Geary

Noter style for hymn accompaniment


Hi all, I've been having some skin issues with my fingertips so playing my chord/melody style is not available to me right now. I love using the...
@Jill Geary started 8 years ago - replies: 24
Robin Thompson

Howie Mitchell on Bagpipe tuning



@Robin Thompson started 3 years ago - replies: 10
traildad

Noter Drone Chords


I was playing some music with my sister and dad. I can play the melody part with my noter but I was at a loss on what to play when others took...
@traildad started 3 years ago - replies: 9
 
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