Hello Charlie: Good to see your still at it. I bought your hammered dulcimer book a couple of years ago and built 3 16/15 instruments. They turned out fantastic!! I'm trying to sell one on ebay right now. I would like to build at least a few more, it has been a great experience and a lot of fun. you can see my instrument on YouTube on "cobbleup's channel". Have a good day and many more. Thanks: Del
Besides using your finger to press the strings down, you can also use a "noter" which is a short piece of dowel rod. It could be birch or any other wood. A good size might be anywhere from 1/4" to 3/8" in diameter and 2.5 to 3.5 inches in length. You can play around with the size and find what feels right to you. Using a noter is especially good for someone who is just beginning or anyone with tender fingers.
Is there anything else you can use on the strings besides your fingers.or do you wear calluses on them..i play keyboard....easier on the fingers...but ive been watching people play this dulciimer...am wondering in i could play it..some make it look easier then others do..even though you made mistakes same as me..you still make it look easy.
Hello Charlie: Good to see your still at it. I bought your hammered dulcimer book a couple of years ago and built 3 16/15 instruments. They turned out fantastic!! I'm trying to sell one on ebay right now. I would like to build at least a few more, it has been a great experience and a lot of fun. you can see my instrument on YouTube on "cobbleup's channel". Have a good day and many more. Thanks: Del
cobbleup 1 month ago
Besides using your finger to press the strings down, you can also use a "noter" which is a short piece of dowel rod. It could be birch or any other wood. A good size might be anywhere from 1/4" to 3/8" in diameter and 2.5 to 3.5 inches in length. You can play around with the size and find what feels right to you. Using a noter is especially good for someone who is just beginning or anyone with tender fingers.
lordnylar 1 year ago
Is there anything else you can use on the strings besides your fingers.or do you wear calluses on them..i play keyboard....easier on the fingers...but ive been watching people play this dulciimer...am wondering in i could play it..some make it look easier then others do..even though you made mistakes same as me..you still make it look easy.
alliecat1941 1 year ago
I loved it!!! I have trouble playing a song through twice, without goofing, when I'm trying to record!! sounded real nice.
thoeckel 1 year ago