After playing the mountain dulcimer for an number of years; it is challenging to branch out to learn new instruments. So I’ve taken up the
Category: Tunes and Techniques
Beautiful Dreamer
While sorting through stacks and stacks of dulcimer tablature that I have accumulated over the years, I ran across a partially finished version of Stephen
More Galax-Style Dulcimers; Primer on Changing Strings
After attending the Galax-style old-time string band jam in Virginia in May, I became intrigued with this type of dulcimer and decided to learn more about
Galax-Style Dulcimer: Playing the Appalachian Dulcimer in DDD Tuning
I recently visited my mother, who lives in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, and was fortunate to sit in on a Galax-style dulcimer and old-time
Library Book Comes Alive to the Music of the Dulcimer
Last summer our librarian dulcimer member, Bonnie, lead a very successful community out-reach program, “Teaching Children to Play the Dulcimer.” This summer she had the
Meet the Performers: Joe Collins
Our annual Lagniappe Dulcimer Fête in March brings dulcimer players from all over the country to teach workshops and perform in concert. It’s a good
Dulcimer Jambalaya 