Traditional mountain dulcimer BEGINNER#1 the NOTER

For beginners learning to play Appalachian mountain dulcimer in the old traditional style, using a noter and open drone strings. How to hold the noter, types and shapes of noters. Angling and placing the noter to get clear notes.
This video is part of my traditional mountain dulcimer noter and drone playing BLOG for beginners:
http://dulcimer-noter-drone.blogspot.com/

Come join us as well on Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer , an online community where you can get help and support in learning to play in any style, make new dulcimer friends, and create your very own dulcimer homepage and blog:
http://mountaindulcimer.ning.com/
It's friendly and welcoming, and all free...see you there! :)
-Strumelia

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[Strumelia]

Luke- no, you can use your fingers. But some people like the way the noter sounds and feels when it slides. Others like me, who often play fast, would experience wear and tear on the fingers without using a noter.

[Strumelia]

doubletfarms- go to my dulcimer online club- Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer - and join up . TONS of beginner info and help there, including lots of info about what to look for in a first dulcimer, brands, noters, etc. Join the Beginners GROUP there, and look at the discussions and advice on all you seek there! 2000 members will be happy to help you with any questions you may have- friendly folks! mountaindulcimer.ning.com/

[Strumelia]

To yaoilover- go to my online blog for beginner dulcimer players- lots of info and help and beginner songs to play there. There is a link on my video description.

[Psalteryman]

Hi Lisa, Thanks so much for your noter videos. You inspired me to get out my 33 year old dulcimer, restring it, make a new noter, and start playing again. That's how I always played in the past, never did get the hang of chording the dulcimer. Great fun!!

[Strumelia]

Wow Rick, that made my day to know you are playing your old dulcimer again due to my influence! Yay!

Sort of goes with my having started to play my old bowed psaltery recently, after it was gathering dust for 12 years. LOL

Your beautiful walnut bows are inspiring me anew.

P.S. I **lust** after that baritone psaltery of yours!!!!

[lukerocks2k3]

Do you have to use a noter?



[doubletfarms]

where can you get a lap dulcimer of good qaulity for a good price? where do you get a noter?? thanks in advance :)

[mapaco84]

thank u for such detailed instructions!

[yaoiloveranimegirl]

Hi! i am a beginner Dulcimer my dad had been playing for about 3 years and he cant teach me everything because he isnt here all the time i wonder do u think you could up very simple songs for beginners

[alliya81]

That was very helpful. I guess i am going to have to get a noter...not sure where I'd pick on up but i am going to have to look into that.