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What everyone's up to!...
Ken Hulme commented on joaquin galimany camins's video
Very nice. I've played those tunes, noter & drone, for nearly 40 years, but never…
Wayne Anderson commented on Wayne Anderson's blog post 'Why do I chat'
Hi Patty, I am so glad you took the plunge otherwise we would likely not have met. As you know from…
Carrie Barnes commented on joaquin galimany camins's video
Very pretty Jaoquin, always enjoy your videos, Thanks for sharing!
Wayne Anderson commented on Paul Rappell's photo
Paul let me know dates and time and if at all possible would like to come and listen at the very…
Paul Rappell commented on Paul Rappell's photo
Hi Wayne, we'll try to have a couple (or more) of jams at the Ports when we get a few things…
nick winder replied to John Theivagt's discussion 'Dissonance' in the group The Music Theory Corner
Hello John, I have been reading this discussion for a while and wondering whether to post. Like…
Dusty Collings commented on Philip S Hine's blog post 'First Post'
If I had the ability and shop to make up some dulcimer, I probably would turn into a dulcimer mad…
nick winder commented on John Keane's video
It was a pleasure to listen! Thank you John, get well soon Carrie.
nick winder replied to Sil's discussion 'Who knows Madeline MacNeil?' in the group Beginner players
I bought her book a musical notation journey and haven't regretted the investment. Yet I agree…
Patty from Virginia commented on Wayne Anderson's blog post 'Why do I chat'
Wayne, chat allowed me to make friends. It is intimidating to buy an instrument and not have any…
Guy Duke commented on Guy Duke's photo
Phil,
I took the measurements of the dulcimer, added some length because I wanted the room for the…
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer players
For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Michael H Sodos joined Strumelia's group
Wayne Anderson commented on joaquin galimany camins's video
Hola Joaquin una vieja canción encantadora, ha gozado de él durante muchos…
Modern/Chord style Players
Do you often prefer to play in DAd tuning and love playing chords?- then this group is specially…See More
Kimberly Moore joined Bobby Ratliff's group
Forum
TAB for "Seven Bridges Road"? 6 Replies
Started by Gale A Barr in Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs. Last reply by Ken Hulme 6 hours ago.
Vintage Travel Dulcimer for sale 23" VSL 9 Replies
Started by Margie Fenney in FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/learning materials for sale.... Last reply by Margie Fenney 16 hours ago.
Pretty Saro 5 Replies
Started by Vivian Hays in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by folkfan 20 hours ago.
The Positive Thread 277 Replies
Started by Strumelia in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Robin Clark 22 hours ago.
Show us your pets! 494 Replies
Started by Strumelia in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by phil yesterday.
Everything Dulcimer - Where is it now 13 Replies
Started by Steven Deckard in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Strumelia yesterday.
I'm Baacckk! 4 Replies
Started by Scott Allen in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Jim Fawcett yesterday.
Turkey Picks for the Dulcimer and what other types of Feathers thats good to use playing the Dulcimer 31 Replies
Started by Sue Simms in Traditional style playing- drone and/or noter discussions. Last reply by B. Ross Ashley yesterday.
The Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer: Examining an American Tradition 11 Replies
Started by Steve Eulberg in Dulcimer history & traditions, archaic music discussions.. Last reply by Steve Eulberg yesterday.
Can Young ones find an interest in playing the dulcimer? 34 Replies
Started by Anna in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by John Theivagt yesterday.
Dooley by the Darlings aka the Dillards 1 Reply
Started by David Bennett in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Karen Keane yesterday.
Update on Dulcimers Sold. 8 Replies
Started by John C. Knopf in FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/learning materials for sale.... Last reply by John Theivagt yesterday.
Dulcimer Society Meeting
Started by Becky Wise in Single-Instructor workshops, single band/performer concerts & smaller events. Club activities, personal dulcimer events. on Saturday.
Does anyone recognize this dulcimer? 2 Replies
Started by Cyndy Hakansson in Instruments- discussing specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions. Last reply by Ken Hulme on Saturday.
Carl West Dulcimer 6 Replies
Started by Kevin Little in Instruments- discussing specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions. Last reply by Barbara Pak on Saturday.
Looking for tabs for "The West Virginia Hills" 5 Replies
Started by David Bennett in Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs. Last reply by David Bennett on Saturday.
February 135 Free Tab
Started by Elizabeth DiPietri in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions on Friday.
DIY instructions for a multiple dulcimer stand and a hanging stand 4 Replies
Started by Margie Fenney in Instruments- discussing specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions. Last reply by Marc Mathieu on Friday.
HOBBIES 221 Replies
Started by Strumelia in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Joseph Besse on Thursday.
What's that BEEPING noise? 12 Replies
Started by Strumelia in Using the SETTINGS for this site/QUESTIONS?. Last reply by Jeff on Thursday.
Blog Posts
First Post
Posted by Philip S Hine on January 31, 2012 at 3:07am — 4 Comments
Listening
Posted by Joy Wikoff on January 30, 2012 at 8:35pm — 6 Comments
Why do I chat
Posted by Wayne Anderson on January 29, 2012 at 2:02pm — 16 Comments
So long Christmas Carols; On to the Irish
Posted by Jesse Kucinski on January 27, 2012 at 10:46pm — 12 Comments
Canned Possum :)
Posted by Carrie Barnes on January 27, 2012 at 2:19pm — 21 Comments
Warning - This is long and boring.
Posted by Mandy on January 27, 2012 at 11:57am — 9 Comments
Nora has been invited into a BAND.
Posted by Dusty Collings on January 27, 2012 at 5:53am — 8 Comments
Dulcimer Jones
Posted by Beth Hansen-Buth on January 25, 2012 at 11:57am — 5 Comments
Poem
Posted by Linda Jo brockinton on January 24, 2012 at 7:32pm — 5 Comments
Busy Busy
Posted by John Henry on January 24, 2012 at 6:35am — 17 Comments
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Festivals/Events
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Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest -(NY)
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