When and Where Do We Meet?
KMD ENSEMBLE - We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, at the Cobleigh Library, 14 Depot Street, Lyndonville VT, to play duets and multi-part arrangements on standard, baritone, and bass dulcimers.
Contact: Julie Sturm juliesturmvt@gmail.com
KMD JAM - We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 12:30 - 2:30 pm, at the St. Johnsbury VT Welcome Center, 51 Depot Square, to play a wide variety of fiddle and favorite tunes on our dulcimers. Occasionally, others join us, playing the banjammer, guitar, and other acoustic instruments. Contact: Dianne Lavigne dlavigne146@gmail.com
HISTORY of the DULCIMER and JEAN RITCHIE
Appalachian Dulcimer - Wikipedia https://share.google/pTHww3lOrRlcTyrf7
Jean Ritchie - 1998 Folk Alliance International Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient https://share.google/jcx3lWidjYiD9FPC7
George Haggerty - https://www.wlox.com/video/2022/12/09/super-senior-george-haggerty/
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BUYING A DULCIMER
Beginners - Beware of inexpensive beginner wooden dulcimers. Instead, consider the SImplicity Dulcimer, "an excellent introduction to this friendly instrument." "Features include: painted water-resistant soundbox of extra strong cardboard, mahogany fretboard, three strings, geared tuning pegs, extra strings, dulcimer pick, and a 4 mil plastic carrying bag. Also one of our 28 page instruction booklets." Three strings are all that are needed. However, make sure to order an extra 6 1/2 fret. Order from Backyard Music - www.backyardmusic.com
Buying your first wooden dulcimer is very exciting, with many decisions to be made, as well as being a major investment.
Feel free to ask for advice or guidance from an experienced dulcimer player. KMD players are happy to help you.
Dulcimer Buying Checklist - https://share.google/5KIzQBY0S4iLNDAan
A few major makers of hand-crafted mountain dulcimers:
Folkcraft Instruments https://folkcraft.com/collections/mountain-dulcimers
McSpadden Dulcimers https://mcspaddendulcimers.com/
New Harmony Dulcimers https://www.newharmonydulcimers.com/gallery
McCafferty Dulcimers https://www.mccaffertydulcimers.com/
TUNERS and TUNING
Snark Tuners - https://www.snarktuners.com/products/hpt-tuners
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STRINGS, PICKS, CAPOS, and OTHER ACCESSORIES
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