Dulcimer Players News

Monday, April 28, 2008

Week 3 - Video and Audio Podcasts Posted

Click the Podcast link at the top of the page for new audio and video content.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

It's April 16 . . .

... and Dulcimer Players News is happy to announce our new podcast service. Click the podcast link at the top of the page to see and hear our first offerings.

Extra Fall 2007 issues

For those of you who missed the Fall 2007 issue, Master Works has a few left. Contact Sheila at 888-752-9243, or info@masterworksok.com

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Pizzicato tips from Mark Wade

Pizzicato, or plucking your strings with your fingers - when used properly, this technique can add a whole new dimension to your playing. It takes some time and sore fingers to get it down, but it is far worth it! Read the article, beginning on page 42 of the Spring DPN. It includes sheet music for the song Logan Water. Also:

Click here to see a YouTube video of Mark playing Logan Water,
or,
click here for more YouTube pizzicato playing tips.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Hammer Making with Bob Bedard

Are you interested in making your own dulcimer hammers? Bob Bedard of Joyful Noise Music, shares his process in 17 steps on page 37 of the Spring 2008 DPN. He was also kind enough to let me video the process and post it on YouTube for all to enjoy. Click the play button below to watch the first of this seven part series.

Click here to view part 2 of 7.
Click here to view part 3 of 7.
Click here to view part 4 of 7.
Click here to view part 5 of 7.
Click here to view part 6 of 7.
Click here to view part 7 of 7.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Spring 2008 Sneak Peak

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Spring Issue

The Spring issue of Dulcimer Players News is at the printer and should begin arriving in homes in late March.
New subscriptions and late renewals will begin with the Spring issue. If you missed the Winter 2008 issue, you can order it as a single issue on the subscribe page. Hurry, we only have 150 left as of March 11, 2008.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Going, Going, you know what's next.

We're down to less than 20 of the Summer 2007 issue. If you're trying to complete a collection, order now using our subscription page. When they're gone, they're gone.