Most mountain dulcimer players can remember when they first saw and picked up a dulcimer. Although these instruments are easy to play and incredibly rewarding,
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“Redwing” Tune for the Dulcimer
What do you do with all the Christmas and Hanukah cards after the holiday season is over? I set mine aside with resolution to “deal
“O Chanukah, O Chanukah”
Chanukah, “Festival of Lights,” is a traditional Jewish holiday which falls sometime in late November or December. This year we are celebrating this holiday early.
Sailor’s Hornpipe – Capo 3
Every now and then it is rewarding to learn and play a “new” tune — just “for fun.” We need a lighter side to balance
The Manx Cat Song for Dulcimer
Every now and then I play a song on my mountain dulcimer that I just can’t get out of my head. And so I’ve been
An Irish Jig on dulcimer for St. Patrick’s Day
“Smash the Windows” is a lively jig to play on the mountain dulcimer. It is a traditional Irish dance tune with many variations and several
Dulcimer Jambalaya 