Hi Lisa, Thanks so much for your noter videos. You inspired me to get out my 33 year old dulcimer, restring it, make a new noter, and start playing again. That's how I always played in the past, never did get the hang of chording the dulcimer. Great fun!!
I have had a beautiful mountain dulcimer from Blowing Rock ,N.C. for many years. Every New Year it is one of my resolutions to learn to play it. Thank you for demonstrating easy lessons to aid me and others . So kind of you. Diana
My husband just surprised me with a dulcimer as an early Christmas present (it is so beautiful!!). He is the musician, and I always joked that I felt the dulcimer was such a beautiful and simple sound that I wouldn't give up learning. I LOVED this video. It was just as beautiful and simple for my music-challenged mind :D Thank you!!
I think I will learn a great deal from your lessons. There is a great deal on the web but your gentle instructive way appeals to me and I am sure many others. I am a true beginner and have a long way to go but I MUST KEEP GOING!!! and maybe one day I will be able to play the odd tune!! Many thanks and all the best to you in 2020. Regards Michael H.
How interesting! The whole thing, and thank you for the tips and tricks! But particularly, how such a pretty sound originates in sliding the noter. It's really distinctive, and adds such a lovely flair that's not there in just using the fingers or lifting the noter. Not to mention sliding seems easier to maintain the even pressure and proper positioning than lifting, but even if that were not the case and sliding was harder, the nicer sound would make it worth learning anyway, imo.
Like David below in the comments, I've just bought my first dulcimer (kind of ominous word, that - "first". Suggests there will be more in the future! Looking forward to following more of your videos!
Luke- no, you can use your fingers. But some people like the way the noter sounds and feels when it slides. Others like me, who often play fast, would experience wear and tear on the fingers without using a noter.
My father used to play his dulcimer and sing to us before bed every night (and/or he'd read to us). I'm finally getting into the things he was interested in, like Sacred Harp singing, and I asked him if I could borrow one of his old dulcimers. It looks exactly like this, only it has three strings, and the toner is a made from an old piece of bamboo garden stake. =) He showed me some things, but I'm new to instruments in general. Maybe I'll go and check out your site, because I'd love to play like he does and I'll need some help!
Wow Rick, that made my day to know you are playing your old dulcimer again due to my influence! Yay! Sort of goes with my having started to play my old bowed psaltery recently, after it was gathering dust for 12 years. LOL Your beautiful walnut bows are inspiring me anew. P.S. I **lust** after that baritone psaltery of yours!!!!
I have a three string dulcimer with the same headstock and tuners as the one in the video. It has no identification. Can you tell me who made it.The information in your video gave me great direction and ideas for noters I would like to make. I will probably make many before I make just the right one
Hi Jug! :) A noter is a stick, as I am showing. See the video starting at 0:43 time, as I explain that and show. I am also showing what it is used for, all throughout the video. (no offense, but did you actually watch the video?)
To yaoilover- go to my online blog for beginner dulcimer players- lots of info and help and beginner songs to play there. There is a link on my video description.
doubletfarms- go to my dulcimer online club- Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer - and join up . TONS of beginner info and help there, including lots of info about what to look for in a first dulcimer, brands, noters, etc. Join the Beginners GROUP there, and look at the discussions and advice on all you seek there! 2000 members will be happy to help you with any questions you may have- friendly folks! mountaindulcimer.ning.com/
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Hi Lisa, Thanks so much for your noter videos. You inspired me to get out my 33 year old dulcimer, restring it, make a new noter, and start playing again. That's how I always played in the past, never did get the hang of chording the dulcimer. Great fun!!
This is just too nice of you to help so many people for no charge. That's what I call a good person! thank you.
Thank you very much Suzanne for your kind comment. :)
I totally agree & to find such clear instruction on the noter is worth so much ... thanks !
I have had a beautiful mountain dulcimer from Blowing Rock ,N.C. for many years. Every New Year it is one of my resolutions to learn to play it. Thank you for demonstrating easy lessons to aid me and others . So kind of you.
Diana
My husband just surprised me with a dulcimer as an early Christmas present (it is so beautiful!!). He is the musician, and I always joked that I felt the dulcimer was such a beautiful and simple sound that I wouldn't give up learning. I LOVED this video. It was just as beautiful and simple for my music-challenged mind :D Thank you!!
I think I will learn a great deal from your lessons. There is a great deal on the web but your gentle instructive way appeals to me and I am sure many others. I am a true beginner and have a long way to go but I MUST KEEP GOING!!! and maybe one day I will be able to play the odd tune!! Many thanks and all the best to you in 2020. Regards Michael H.
I'm just picking up a dulcimer and you are just wonderful to watch. Thank you for the instructions.
THANK YOU ! Yours was the first vid I watched. It was helpful and will make my DULCIMER experimenting easier and fun from the get-together😊
How interesting! The whole thing, and thank you for the tips and tricks! But particularly, how such a pretty sound originates in sliding the noter. It's really distinctive, and adds such a lovely flair that's not there in just using the fingers or lifting the noter. Not to mention sliding seems easier to maintain the even pressure and proper positioning than lifting, but even if that were not the case and sliding was harder, the nicer sound would make it worth learning anyway, imo.
You inspired me to get my poor neglected dulcimer out and to tune it and begin practicing again.......
Hi, Just bought my first dulcimer, this has been very helpful will be checking out your other dulcimer instruction video's. Thanks
Like David below in the comments, I've just bought my first dulcimer (kind of ominous word, that - "first". Suggests there will be more in the future! Looking forward to following more of your videos!
Go it, John. You strumming or picking?
***** So far, strumming with pick. If that makes sense!
Trust me there will be a 2nd, 3rd or more. Have fun and enjoy!
Luke- no, you can use your fingers. But some people like the way the noter sounds and feels when it slides. Others like me, who often play fast, would experience wear and tear on the fingers without using a noter.
My father used to play his dulcimer and sing to us before bed every night (and/or he'd read to us). I'm finally getting into the things he was interested in, like Sacred Harp singing, and I asked him if I could borrow one of his old dulcimers. It looks exactly like this, only it has three strings, and the toner is a made from an old piece of bamboo garden stake. =) He showed me some things, but I'm new to instruments in general. Maybe I'll go and check out your site, because I'd love to play like he does and I'll need some help!
Hey, I hope you do join our Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer site- it's geared just right for beginners- real friendly! :)
I sure am glad to have found you! I am soooo much a beginner and love the way you teach! Can't wait to watch the next lesson :)
Yes, John, if you are anything like me, I am already imagining my collection of noters and dulcimers!
Very clearly explained many thanks, could you also demonstrate your drone tuning and playing style in a future video!!
Lydia- I believe I'm tuned DAA on this video (the D being that 'bass' string furthest away from me). The melody strings are tuned to A.
Wow Rick, that made my day to know you are playing your old dulcimer again due to my influence! Yay!
Sort of goes with my having started to play my old bowed psaltery recently, after it was gathering dust for 12 years. LOL
Your beautiful walnut bows are inspiring me anew.
P.S. I **lust** after that baritone psaltery of yours!!!!
I have a three string dulcimer with the same headstock and tuners as the one in the video. It has no identification. Can you tell me who made it.The information in your video gave me great direction and ideas for noters I would like to make. I will probably make many before I make just the right one
What is your Dulcimer tuned to? Thanks for the great video. Very helpful:)
well done, thank you for making this lesson ~~peace and Merry Christmas ~jamie
Thanks! I have been trying to learn dulcimer but my noter kept on shifting
I just picked up a dulcimer at a garage sale for 10.00$ but I don't know the first thing about it. It might be a hammered dulcimer.
hello and thank you Strum
This was super helpful, thank you.
thank u for such detailed instructions!
maybe i missed it but she never really says what a noter was and was used for
Hi Jug! :) A noter is a stick, as I am showing. See the video starting at 0:43 time, as I explain that and show. I am also showing what it is used for, all throughout the video. (no offense, but did you actually watch the video?)
Would a pen or pencil be okay?
this really helped thanks :)
To yaoilover- go to my online blog for beginner dulcimer players- lots of info and help and beginner songs to play there. There is a link on my video description.
Thank you.
doubletfarms- go to my dulcimer online club- Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer - and join up . TONS of beginner info and help there, including lots of info about what to look for in a first dulcimer, brands, noters, etc. Join the Beginners GROUP there, and look at the discussions and advice on all you seek there! 2000 members will be happy to help you with any questions you may have- friendly folks! mountaindulcimer.ning.com/
did Chet Hines make your instrument? he was my daddy.
Thanks! You're great!
did you watch the video?
you sound a little bit like treetrunks lol
Thank you