Group Discussions
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
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
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
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
Straw Plectrum and Feather Quill Plectrum
Goose quill and broomstraw plectrums.
@Sue MacKenzie - ADK Friends started 2 years ago - replies: 6
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
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
Beginner Tab
What book of tab are y’all using for drone style playing?
@Suzette started 2 years ago - replies: 9
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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