Here are photos and descriptions of some of the instruments I have built. Many of these were designed by the buyers, while others were built to my specs
to sell "off the shelf".
Please see "Instruments For Sale" tab in the bar above for more information on available instruments.
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. Having seen a view like this once while driving through the Appalachian Mountains, I was overwhelmed at the beauty of the area. Then I realized that it was to this area that our Scots-Irish ancestors immigrated some 300 years ago. I knew then that I wanted to do something to pay homage to this region, these people and their music.
. To play the mountain dulcimer in a very basic manner and leaving the lower strings "open", the player needs only to fret the melody string(s). This can be done with a thumb, a finger, or a noter. A noter is simply a device used to press the string(s) down onto the finger board. Here the player is using a popsicle stick. Some people use a round wooden dowel while others prefer the feel of a thicker noter made specifically for this purpose.
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