Nickie
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That's the first time I've heard one of those played, I guess they've been around for many years. What a brilliant job of playing. I have heard a hammered dulcimer played, very pretty too, quite a different animal.
My new baby...this thing is so cool!
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StormyCrow
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Hi! So great to see other Mountain Dulcimer/Uke players here! I have two. One is the traditional lap style and the other is the stick style. I'm finding it difficult to find workable music for the stick Mountain Dulcimer. I prefer that instrument but the issue is the fretting is much harding than on a lap style instrument. While it's super easy to do some left-hand chording on the lap, when translating the instrument to the stick (where it's a long thin neck, lick a guitar) these chord shapes become impossible. (My hands aren't large.) Wondering if anyone else has played the stick Mountain Dulcimer and if they've had success with finding playable music.
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Very nice playing, especially for someone new to the instrument! I've owned a mountain Dulcimer (a Blue Lion, http://www.bluelioninstruments.com) for many years. Have to admit I haven't played it much lately. But I still love it!
Down Up Dick
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Very nice video. Thanks for showing it. I really enjoyed it. I like both of those tunes. 
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I've since gotten a Seagull Merlin. It sounds great and is a ball to play. I like being able to hold it like a uke. It took a while to get used to a plastic pick again though.
turtledrum
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Great instrument! Well-done!
I'm a Seagull Merlin fan, too. I find it it easier to hold than a Strumstick and I find its sound to be much richer.
I'm a Seagull Merlin fan, too. I find it it easier to hold than a Strumstick and I find its sound to be much richer.
terrgy
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Just stumbled upon this older thread. The Mountain dulcimer is my main instrument. Love it. I also own a Seagull Merlin, and it's makes for a nice wall ornament. Way way over priced for what you get in return. Just an opinion mind you.
My go to dulcimer is a 4 string McSpadden strung with 3 strings. Personally, after owning many different brands, I would only buy McSpadden. The quality and sound are superb. And man they are excellent when you have a problem.
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terrgy
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I seldom get accompliments on my singing anyway.
After re-reading, I agree with you: "Accompliments" was a very stupid choice of a word. Stupid stupid stupid. I had to laugh at myself. Too much medication after back surgery. At least that's my story.
terrgy
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None the less, it was still nonsense.
terrgy
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I reckon so. Anyways, the Mountain Dulcimer is a wonderful stringed instrument.
Nov. 10th will be the first meeting of a new uke club, that I am helping to form. Since several of us are dulcimer players, we have agreed to welcome dulcimer in our group. But only after we have met as a uke only group for three or four meetings. Most of us have never played uke with others. I am guessing the first 2 or 3 meetings will be wild. Patience.
Rllink
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My sister-in-law plays one.
SoloRule
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I wonder if this is an easier option for uke or guitar players with wrist pain or back pain or small hands etc?
