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Post by Dick Glasgow on Nov 22, 2010 9:10:46 GMT 1
Hello Chrisflynn & welcome to the Dulcimer Player's Forum. We are all delighted that you are now a member and we look forward to your contributions to the discussions here. Please tell us a little bit about yourself, your music & your Dulcimers. Then, why not hop over to our Where are you? poll and click on your own area! Cheers 'Ptarmigan' |
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Post by chrisflynn on Nov 27, 2010 21:35:13 GMT 1
Thanks very much!
My confession is that although I have played a hammered dulcimer before, I've never owned one. I'm really getting into the idea of getting one now (my eye is on a Dusty Strings D45 - 16/15), but my concern is just about the volume to neighbours (I live in a a flat in London, UK). If I were to get a dulcimer, what's the best way to solve this - felt hammers? Would placing the instrument flat on a table reduce the sound coming out of the base? Getting to dampers to reduce sustain? (at the cost of tone and £ sterling!). Any advice is very gratefully received!
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Post by Dick Glasgow on Nov 28, 2010 21:07:12 GMT 1
Chris, as you can see in this recent video, I cover my Dulcimer's sound holes with material. You could also cover up any other sound holes that were on your Dulcimer & as you say choose soft headed Hammers. JigsThe trouble with laying it flat on a table, means that you would have to stoop to play, just as you can see William Rea & the late Nat Magee doing in this photo. It can be done, but it's not the most comfortable way to practice.  Cheers Dick |
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