Getting Started

[Dick Glasgow]

Dulcimer Players introduction to the instrument

What makes a good Dulcimer?

The answer to that question lies in these excellent articles written, especially for the 'Nonsuch Dulcimer Club'
by Roger Frood

1 - Choosing your Dulcimer

2 - Care & Maintenance of Strings

3 - Replacing Strings on a Hammered Dulcimer


Also, the excellent American 'Everything Dulcimer' website, has a great page full of articles written especially with the beginner in mind.

It's an ideal place to start. Beginning the Mountain or Hammered Dulcimer?

Here are three lessons to get the Hammered Dulcimer player started:

1 - HD Chord Explorations Made Simpler by Marcy Prochaska

2 - The Learning Curve: Hammered Dulcimer Style by Jennifer Ranger

3 - A Beginning Hammered Dulcimer Lesson - Amazing Grace - Dulcimer Dan


Y'all come on back now, ye hear! ;D

[gypsy]

I would add that Linda Lowe Thompson's books are excellent. And since she has switched to CD as the accompiament, rather than tape, they are even better. Linda also will answer questions via email, as well as sell direct. I use the books anytime i teach.......they are the best.