I love lullabies. And the Irish tune, “The Garton Mother’s Lullaby,” may be one of the most beautiful lullabies which I have ever heard. It
Category: Tunes and Techniques
Re-visiting the Key of G – “Groundhog” Fiddle Tune
Most dulcimer players begin learning the mountain dulcimer in either DAD or DAA tuning and playing in the Key of D. However, many fiddle tunes,
Sussex Carol
The holiday season is a great time to enrich our lives with music; especially tunes played on the mountain dulcimer. I enjoy learning and playing
Bending a String: Bluesy “Old Man at the Mill”
Sometimes a song or performance just sticks with you. Years ago, I listened to Leo Kretzner, a dulcimer player and workshop leader from California, sing
Fisher’s Hornpipe — Somewhere in the Middle
I have always enjoyed the tune, “Fisher’s Hornpipe,” with British origins. Over the years, it has become a popular fiddle tune all across our American
Let’s Use a Noter to Play “Resignation” on the Dulcimer
What’s this? Beginning dulcimer players often ask about the little wooden stick which accompanied their new dulcimer. Why, it is a “noter,” I will answer.
Dulcimer Jambalaya 