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modal tuning for John Jacob Niles ballad
I finally found a tuning that works for Lass From The Low Countree, which is Aeolian in the key of C (CGBb). Just curious--does anyone else...
@Ballad Gal started 7 years ago - replies: 1
Where can I buy a quill?
My lovely dulcimer came with two large fender picks. They work well, but i've been wanting to try playing with a quill. Most birds around here, as...
@hoodoo started 7 years ago - replies: 7
a film in which Buna Hicks plays dulcimer & sings
Thanks to Dulcimerville (Lois) on Facebook for posting this video! (Sorry I can't get the video embedded, so the above link will have to...
@Robin Thompson started 15 years ago - replies: 7
Best dulcimer for drone and noter playing?
Does anyone have any recommendations for features that a dulcimer should have to make it good for drone and noter playing? String length? Body...
@Greg started 8 years ago - replies: 6
Best resources to learn noter/drone
Hi, So I finally went ahead and ordered my first dulcimer. I'm very excited! (For those who are curious, I chose this model, please don't tell...
@hoodoo started 8 years ago - replies: 14
How to Improve the Sound or your Drones
Sometimes playing noter drone can sound a little 'clunky' or 'off'' – and the most likely cause is that you don't have your drones working at...
@Robin Clark started 8 years ago - replies: 10
keeping both wrists loose
I've long realized the importance of keeping my right wrist relaxed for strumming. Lately, though, I've begun to pay attention to relaxing my left...
@Robin Thompson started 8 years ago - replies: 3
Finding Harmonies- in a different mode, or in same mode?
Glenda Hubbard wrote this great question: ...one thing I really wanted was to learn how to play harmony or modes. In her Blog Lisa if I...
@Strumelia started 8 years ago - replies: 28
How to play dulcimer with a turkey feather
Does anybody know the correct way to use a turkey feather for playing the mountain dulcimer? I’ve heard that the feather has to be prepared a...
@Molly McCurdy started 8 years ago - replies: 2
Additional frets playing traditionally?
Do players add 1.5, 6.5, 8.5 or 13.5 frets when playing in traditional drone style:DAAA?
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 12
Which builder for a brighter more traditional voice?
Does anyone recommend a particular builder for a custom instrument to be played only noter drone with the aim for a bit brighter voice than so...
@Richard Streib started 9 years ago - replies: 5
Observation: Your thoughts welcome
I have noted some wear, albeit slight, on the frets under the melody strings of a dulcimer from a well known American builder. I play with a...
@Richard Streib started 8 years ago - replies: 9
Making Lemonade in the Southern Highlands
Here's my latest dulcimentary. It's a continuation of the Hindman In Exile theme...
@David Bennett started 8 years ago - replies: 27
What is it that you like about playing Noter Drone?
As per a request from a special person (from another thread that should really end, ), I thought I would start a discussion about what you like...
@Patty from Virginia started 11 years ago - replies: 83
Drones too loud
Hi guys, I started playing 4ED, noter/drone, noting just the first (melody) string. What technique do you use so as the drones do not overpower...
@Jill Geary started 8 years ago - replies: 6
I'll Fly Away - David Durrence
I recently ran across a youtube video of David Durrence playing I'll Fly Away. It looks like he's playing it only by strumming and fretting the...
@Tanstaafl started 8 years ago - replies: 7
Noter/drone article in Dulcimer Players News
At the risk of self promotion, or tootin' my own horn, I wanted to mention that the issue of Dulcimer Players News (DPN) with the article I...
@David Bennett started 9 years ago - replies: 19
CD's in noter drone style
Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib started 12 years ago - replies: 19
DAda or CGcG tuning string gauges and intonation
Hi everyone, I'm discovering 4 ED and DAda (or is it DAdA?) tuning with n/d and really like this! I am experimenting with which tuning I prefer...
@Jill Geary started 8 years ago - replies: 5