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Beginner players Discussions (444)
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 Your beginner progress this week- I'm working on...Hey newbies and dulcimer beginners- Post here to tell us about something you have been working on or learning this week! There is nothing t… Started by StrumeliaLatest Reply |
What kind of dulcimer do I need?Beginners- Not sure of what kind of dulcimer you should get? Wondering if your current dulcimer is 'good enough'? Are you thinking maybe th… Started by StrumeliaLatest Reply |
How do I TUNE my new dulcimer? ...beginner questions on tuningHi folks, I'm moving a few posts into this new thread about beginner tuning questions. Beginners with brand new dulcimers often have a hard… Started by StrumeliaLatest Reply |
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 AEA tuningHi folks, I don't post very much anymore but still check in at least every other day to read what's happening in our world. Always some go… Started by Terry Wilson |
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yesterday Reply by Terry Wilson |
 Sore elbow - Poor posture? Poor technique?Hi, Lately - past month, I've been having a sore elbow. I think it maybe posture at work (I'm in an office at computer all day), but I have… Started by Ruth Lawrence |
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on Wednesday Reply by Patty from Virginia |
Newbie milestone reached - first broken string!Well I just broke a string - I knew it was bed time but I was still noodling around, messing with tunings and Kerplung! Gave me a start and… Started by Ruth Lawrence |
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Jun 10 Reply by Mark Ash |
 Strings sound deadI was wondering why only some days the strings on my dulcimer do not resonate as well as other days. Some days the sound seems to die and t… Started by Sue Raisleger |
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Jun 10 Reply by Sue Raisleger |
 Irish tin whistleI didn't know which forum to put this on, but i'll try this one. I want to learn to play the irish tin whistle. I've looked online and th… Started by Brenda Joyce Rivers |
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Jun 10 Reply by Kate Whitty |
 Instructional book (help)???I know this question has been asked and answered before, but I'm just so over whelmed with some of the responses on the threads. I am in de… Started by Jessica Greene |
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Jun 9 Reply by Maggie Kennon |
 What kind of strings are best for my walnut mountain dulcimer?My name is Bryan and I am very new to the mountian dulcimer, I have played the piano for most of my life but I have never played with a str… Started by Bryan Riffe |
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Jun 7 Reply by Bryan Riffe |
 Hooray!!! I just purchased my first Dulcimer.I just purchased my first Mountain Dulcimer. It was second hand and came with nothing other than a case. I now need to find a source for… Started by Maggie Arnold |
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Jun 4 Reply by Guy |
Your beginner progress this week- I'm working on...Hey newbies and dulcimer beginners- Post here to tell us about something you have been working on or learning this week! There is nothing t… Started by Strumelia |
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Jun 4 Reply by Gail Webber |
 It arrived!!!After having a small address issue on the box, my dulcimer arrived safe and sound from Dave Lynch today. It is beautiful!!! I called to l… Started by Julie Semones |
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May 30 Reply by Gale Williams |
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