Thanks for making this video, I think a lot of people including me forget to just write a song in it's entirety, production comes after. I always just start Ableton expecting to write a song, but I end up just fighting with myself and the production side of things. Thanks for reminding me that I don't need a DAW to create songs.
Thank you, and I love what you said at 3:48...about going to simply get some strings, and buying yet another instrument to add to the growing collection...ha, ha, I have done that SO many times! (Even when I didn't have the $$ to do it..😂)
I have a Merlin that's been hanging on my wall for some time. When I get home I'm going to dust it off. Thanks for the inspiration. For the price, I think everyone should own one. Portable and so much fun to play.
I bought a Seagull M4, electro acoustic version (so I could plug it into my guitar amp and go wild :)), during the lockdown and learned to be reasonably proficient on it. Haven't played it much recently because I decided to take up the Ukulele (which I love) and becoming proficient on it has taken up my time, along with my guitar playing. I need to get it out again and brush up my skills on it, it's limited but a lot of fun.
This is a really great video, and wonderful overview of what makes the dulcimer - and especially the dulcimer guitar - such a great tool! I call them the "ultimate noodle machine"...loads of fun and a great way to discover new possibilities! If you haven't checked him out yet, be sure to look up Dirt Miller. He's an amazing singer/songwriter who also incorporates dulcimers into his music. Nice stuff!
I have so many half finished songs that I feel like it would make more sense for me to do like a 10 to 15 15 minute medley instead of trying to do a 12-track album or something.
I tried to use a phone app to tune my Merlin to EBe and the bass string snapped. Even my snark couldn't find E correctly, how did you manage to tune yours?
@@AdamSliger you are correct, I am very new to this. I used the Fender tuning app and it was for guitar and not merlin and only complicated the issue. I have since found another tuner app that goes by notes and not the "autotuning" that made me have a bad day lol
I've been considering getting one so my wife (who isn't exactly guitar savvy) can jam with me. We love writing songs together but she doesn't know any instruments. Mountain dulcimers, and therefore this, are EASY to just play a good melody on. Also they're only about $100 which is a bargain.
Thanks for making this video, I think a lot of people including me forget to just write a song in it's entirety, production comes after. I always just start Ableton expecting to write a song, but I end up just fighting with myself and the production side of things. Thanks for reminding me that I don't need a DAW to create songs.
Heck yes so glad you found it inspiring. That’s what it’s all about!!
This instrument is way more sophisticated than it first appears to be!
That seagull thing is dope 😁
I love it
Thanks for the recommendation, I have been looking for a unique folk instrument, to expand my folk songwriting repertoire....
This just could be the one!
Thank you, and I love what you said at 3:48...about going to simply get some strings, and buying yet another instrument to add to the growing collection...ha, ha, I have done that SO many times! (Even when I didn't have the $$ to do it..😂)
Ain’t that the truth 😂😂
I ordered one of these Seagulls for the campfire and beers I’m excited lol
Solid 🤘
I have a Merlin that's been hanging on my wall for some time. When I get home I'm going to dust it off. Thanks for the inspiration. For the price, I think everyone should own one. Portable and so much fun to play.
I agree, it’s so fun!!
Thanks Adam for some interesting ideas. I'll ease my Seagull from DAD to EBE. and try this out.
Any time!!! Have fun with it!
I bought a Seagull M4, electro acoustic version (so I could plug it into my guitar amp and go wild :)), during the lockdown and learned to be reasonably proficient on it. Haven't played it much recently because I decided to take up the Ukulele (which I love) and becoming proficient on it has taken up my time, along with my guitar playing. I need to get it out again and brush up my skills on it, it's limited but a lot of fun.
Rock on!
Hey love your channel man, will get a dulcimer and try it out
Thank you so much!!! You’re gonna love it!
Hey Adam, just found your channel. This is a very interesting suggestion...great video :)
Hey Sean, glad you found it!!! Appreciate the kind words!
Love this
Thanks Thomas!
I agree with you, I wrote a song with the Merlin too 🙂
That’s awesome!!
I want this thing now mannnnnn
You gotta get one dude, it’s so fun
They’re fun
This is a really great video, and wonderful overview of what makes the dulcimer - and especially the dulcimer guitar - such a great tool! I call them the "ultimate noodle machine"...loads of fun and a great way to discover new possibilities! If you haven't checked him out yet, be sure to look up Dirt Miller. He's an amazing singer/songwriter who also incorporates dulcimers into his music. Nice stuff!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! I'll have to check out Dirt Miller too. Cheers!!
Love my gulls
Same! I wanna get an acoustic from them soon
I have so many half finished songs that I feel like it would make more sense for me to do like a 10 to 15 15 minute medley instead of trying to do a 12-track album or something.
That would be awesome actually
Any chance I could get the location of those seven frets from the nut please? I subbed if that helps
Individually distances? I could prob measure that out!
@@AdamSliger yes please
I tried to use a phone app to tune my Merlin to EBe and the bass string snapped. Even my snark couldn't find E correctly, how did you manage to tune yours?
Are you usually in DAd? I just tune it up like normal, my strings are fairly broken in, maybe super fresh strings have too much tension to go up to E?
@@AdamSliger you are correct, I am very new to this. I used the Fender tuning app and it was for guitar and not merlin and only complicated the issue. I have since found another tuner app that goes by notes and not the "autotuning" that made me have a bad day lol
I've been considering getting one so my wife (who isn't exactly guitar savvy) can jam with me. We love writing songs together but she doesn't know any instruments. Mountain dulcimers, and therefore this, are EASY to just play a good melody on. Also they're only about $100 which is a bargain.
That sounds perfect!