In this latest edition – Dulcimer Junction No.19 – we have an archive track from Pete and Chris Coe – welcoming in November, along with two wonderful presentation pieces from the All-Ability Workshops at the Nonsuch Annual Weekend at The Hayes in Derbyshire (thanks to Jon Warbrick for his videos), also a new track from Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, and a couple of very unusual tracks for Dulcimer Junction – and an introduction to two new friends.
Members will have just received by email (or by post in the next couple of days), a notice of our AGM on 19th October 2024 at 4:30pm UK time, in person or via zoom.
You can vote online using our online voting form. Voting closes at 24:00 on 14th October 2024. The attachments are also available in this article.
This 10/9 Hammered Dulcimer was made by renowned Australian maker, (the late) Gillian Alcock.
In need of some repair.
Although it is only a 10/9 range instrument, as it has ‘chessmen’ bridges it could be adapted to East Anglian tuning and so provide a wider range of playing options.
Includes road case, hammers, tuning wrench.
Offers sought around £200. Quick sale wanted. Buyer Collects.
In this latest edition – Dulcimer Junction No.18 – we have a lovely tune played by members of the Southern Nonsuch Meet – an insight into the background of mountain dulcimer maestro Geoff Reeve Black – a first hearing of an unusual track from the new album from Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage – a look at how dulcimers have been used to accompany other instruments and singing – and advice on playing in a ceilidh band.
Free Online Course for club members to assist them in helping or teaching others to play a dulcimer (both Hammered and Mountain).
Presented by experienced educationalist and teacher Steve Eulberg.
The recorded sessions are available to club members after the event indefinitely. As well as the recordings there are lots of additional resources to help you.
Dulcimer Junction No.17 contains an interesting mix of dulcimer music – used in a variety of settings. There are some tracks from the archives – we visit John Pearse’s Music Room in 1970 – and have a short sample piece of a stage performance which featured Chris Coe – brought to our attention recently, by Vic Gammon.
Silkie Chromatic Dulcimer, handmade by the late dulcimer maker Roger Frood of Dove Dulcimers in Somerset, England in 1996 and in excellent playing condition.
This variation of the 12/12 Silkie,with a 3 octave chromatic range features additional bridges which provide three extra courses on the treble and six on the bass.
Includes stand, soft cases, hammers, tuning wrench.
Price £550. Buyer Collects.
Full details and the booking form for this year’s annual weekend at The Hayes Conference Centre from 18th to the 21st October, 2024 are here. Our Tutors are: You can book for either 2 or 3 days. For full information, see our Annual Weekend 2024 event page.
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Sarah Kate began playing the mountain dulcimer at age 7. This proved to be a pivotal moment. At 18 years old, Sarah Kate placed 1st at the 2012 National Mountain Dulcimer Championships in Winfield, Kansas. She’s gone on to build a unique personal style. Well-known and widely respected as one of (more…)
Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Jody Marshall grew up in a musical family. Enchanted by the sound and visual appeal of the hammered dulcimer, she developed a passion for the instrument. She has been performing and teaching dulcimer since 1988 and was a founding member of the popular folk trios, Ironweed and MoonFire. She also performed extensively with Connemara. Jody (more…)
