I’ve learned never to say, “never.” After vowing never to purchase another dulcimer, I now own a new musical instrument. This dulcimer, however, is different.
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“The Garton Mother’s Lullaby”
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
Booth Shot Lincoln
Here’s a rousing fiddle tune to begin the New Year. I’m always on the lookout for new music to learn. After playing the dulcimer for
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
Kaiser Waltz for Mountain Dulcimer
In our modern topsy-turvy world, we can all use a little joy. And dulcimer players are lucky, as music fills that purpose. I love traditional
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
Dulcimer Jambalaya 