For those who are interested in learning how to play the Mountain Dulcimer we offer a free lesson that lasts about two hours guaranteed to have you leaving being able to play the dulcimer.
A. For lessons contact Jerry and Louise Todd to set up an appointment.
B. In addition to the lessons provided by Jerry & Louis, below are videos in three groups.
1. Beginner Tunes
2. Basic Jam Tunes
3. Miscelleneous Lessons
Almost 200 free dulcimer lessons from Bret Ridgeway
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-sgANzdpUYmhAnf9TVyHXCRaKAsJoawy
How to Play the Mountain Dulcimer, Parts I and II: Introduction and The Dulce Melos Method by Jessica Comeau
How to Play the Mountain Dulcimer, Part III: The Water is Wide by Jessica Comeau
The videos are great! I enjoyed them so much. Thanks for posting them. How can I get the tabs for the beginner and basic jam tunes?
Barbara, glad you enjoyed the videos. Most of the tabs are probably available at
https://athensdulcimerclub.wordpress.com/free-tabs/
Start with everythingdulcimer.com
Hope this helps!
Do you have anyone in your association that plays hammered dulcimer?
We don’t have any “real” hammered dulcimer players but if you play you’d be most welcomed to join us. Jerry & Louise were given one a couple months back and are learning to play. I acquired this vintage hammered dulcimer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5HqDjMMzbc but other than “Bile Them Cabbage Down” can’t really claim to be a player