Mountain Dulcimer Thumb Strum Technique.wmv

Strumming a dulcimer with your thumb is a traditional technique. This video is a short description of the style. Thumbing can add clarity to your melody line and a warm tone to your instrument.

[@karlschulte9231]

Big fan of Jeanne. RIP.

[@karlschulte9231]

So nice to see traditional noter playing. The chord guitar style is nice too but is truer to tradition.

[@vivlee3840]

What a beautiful sound you produce. I've just got a dulcimer and getting to figure out how to tune it seems the first challenge!

[@birdrockdulcimers]

Hi Viv. I'm sure you'll enjoy your dulcimer journey, they are such wonderful instruments. If you get stuck, then I do run Skype lessons and you can contact me via my website www.dulcimers.co.uk

[@vivlee3840]

birdrockdulcimers Oh thank you for that, that's really good to know. :-)

[@birdrockdulcimers]

Thanks - The dulcimer is my Ed Thomas replica build by John Knopf. It is a lovely instrument for noter drone playing - beautifully balanced.

[@-jank-willson]

is it a replica of the old 1700's/1800's style?

[@SlateCreekDulcimers]

Nice demo Robin! That's sure a nice sounding dulcimer!

[@TheJamesOPhillips]

nice video Robin, mrjop1975 from E.D.

[@joandella3824]

What is the name of the tune played at the end?

[@jebstuart6824]

+Joan Della i think "who gonna shoes your pretty little feet"

[@RippSnortin]

I strum boyth ways