Thank you for the awesome lesson! My grandma gave my mom a mountain dulcimer many years ago. I am currently 15, and my love for all types of music is stronger than ever. Having a strong background in violin and guitar, I thought I could pick up the dulcimer easily. However, I had no clue where to start! Thank you for the amazing introduction to what I'm sure will be a long and happy pursuit of the mountain dulcimer! Cheers, Soomin
I have been all over the web looking for an approach that speaks to me and found it in your very relaxed and clear manner! Do I join to access further instructional videos? I am so new to this all and thank you for any assistance! PS I am wondering what to use to mark my frets without the concern of doing any harm to the wood.
Glad it was helpful! This is the only Dulcimer video that I've released so far. As far as the fret markers go...I simply got some white electrical tape and used a hole punch to create the dots.
Sure, this is the same thing. They simply added one more string in the middle, exactly as they did with one of the D strings.....they just do it to the middle A string on the 5 string. No matter what, you are only playing 3 notes total. So, no difference in learning what so ever. Cheers.
I'm just learning the dulcimer and am playing by the numbers. Would this lesson include that info? I know music but not on strings so I don't want to buy something that won't work for a newbie. Thanks.
Hello Sandra. I always send a download link of each order the very second you place an order so you can enjoy the lesson while the physical product is on its way to you. I'll include a MAC and PC link below for you and a link to download a nice chord chart as well. Need download answers or help with playing your physical discs? Please visit: www.groovydownloads.webs.com/ PC: Download Link: groovymusiclessons-scottgrove.groupdropbox.com/file/1297c1a7993ed15d File Expires on: 9/5/17 2:08 AM BST You can download these files up to unlimited times each over the next 14 days. File Name: THE BEST BEGINNER MOUNTAIN DULCIMER LESSONS PERIOD.wmv Size: 0.8GB MAC: Download Link: groovymusiclessons-scottgrove.groupdropbox.com/file/4790a9947bad99e4 File Expires on: 9/5/17 2:04 AM BST You can download these files up to unlimited times each over the next 14 days. File Name: THE BEST BEGINNER MOUNTAIN DULCIMER LESSONS PERIOD.mp4 Size: 1.8GB Chord Chart: Download Link: groovymusiclessons-scottgrove.groupdropbox.com/file/3c0bc9a20ce55c4c File Expires on: 9/5/17 2:09 AM BST You can download these files up to unlimited times each over the next 14 days. File Name: Dulcimer Chords Tuned DDAD.jpg Size: 210.6KB
On this video he is using DAD tuning. DAA (lowest note being D) Was the traditional first tuning and it is used a LOT. Actually, if I'm going to tell true history CGG was the original tuning. I think they raised it to D to make it easier to play with other string instruments in a bit more modern times.
Thank you for the awesome lesson!
My grandma gave my mom a mountain dulcimer many years ago. I am currently 15, and my love for all types of music is stronger than ever. Having a strong background in violin and guitar, I thought I could pick up the dulcimer easily. However, I had no clue where to start! Thank you for the amazing introduction to what I'm sure will be a long and happy pursuit of the mountain dulcimer!
Cheers,
Soomin
My dulsomer was found in a yard sale. It's from the 70's
My dulcimer arrives in a couple of days. I can't wait. In the meantime I'm warming up and visiting many sites. I like your style
Awesome! Thank you!
I have been all over the web looking for an approach that speaks to me and found it in your very relaxed and clear manner! Do I join to access further instructional videos? I am so new to this all and thank you for any assistance! PS I am wondering what to use to mark my frets without the concern of doing any harm to the wood.
Glad it was helpful! This is the only Dulcimer video that I've released so far. As far as the fret markers go...I simply got some white electrical tape and used a hole punch to create the dots.
Terrific! I have looked and looked but when I came across your video I was so relieved. Your relaxed approach wins me over!. Thanks!
Awesome. Love the Appalachian dulcimer.
Any tips for 5 string dulcimer lessons?
Sure, this is the same thing. They simply added one more string in the middle, exactly as they did with one of the D strings.....they just do it to the middle A string on the 5 string. No matter what, you are only playing 3 notes total. So, no difference in learning what so ever. Cheers.
I'm just learning the dulcimer and am playing by the numbers. Would this lesson include that info? I know music but not on strings so I don't want to buy something that won't work for a newbie. Thanks.
Hi Scott, I just purchased your lesson. Is there any way to get a downloadable version? Sandra
Hello Sandra. I always send a download link of each order the very second you place an order so you can enjoy the lesson while the physical product is on its way to you. I'll include a MAC and PC link below for you and a link to download a nice chord chart as well.
Need download answers or help with playing your physical discs?
Please visit: www.groovydownloads.webs.com/
PC: Download Link: groovymusiclessons-scottgrove.groupdropbox.com/file/1297c1a7993ed15d
File Expires on: 9/5/17 2:08 AM BST
You can download these files up to unlimited times each over the next 14 days.
File Name: THE BEST BEGINNER MOUNTAIN DULCIMER LESSONS PERIOD.wmv Size: 0.8GB
MAC: Download Link: groovymusiclessons-scottgrove.groupdropbox.com/file/4790a9947bad99e4
File Expires on: 9/5/17 2:04 AM BST
You can download these files up to unlimited times each over the next 14 days.
File Name: THE BEST BEGINNER MOUNTAIN DULCIMER LESSONS PERIOD.mp4 Size: 1.8GB
Chord Chart: Download Link: groovymusiclessons-scottgrove.groupdropbox.com/file/3c0bc9a20ce55c4c
File Expires on: 9/5/17 2:09 AM BST
You can download these files up to unlimited times each over the next 14 days.
File Name: Dulcimer Chords Tuned DDAD.jpg Size: 210.6KB
What's standard tuning for this instrument?
On this video he is using DAD tuning. DAA (lowest note being D) Was the traditional first tuning and it is used a LOT. Actually, if I'm going to tell true history CGG was the original tuning. I think they raised it to D to make it easier to play with other string instruments in a bit more modern times.