Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (Germany) Carmen studied Hackbrett, Salterio, Trad. German folk music, Zither and elementary music education at the University of Music and performing Arts, Munich, Germany. She graduated with distinction in 2010. She has taught and performed in different ensembles and as a soloist not only in Germany, but in Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, (more…)
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Heidi Muller is an award-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist and mountain dulcimer player. In over 30 years of performing, she has played in concert halls, festivals, and livingrooms throughout America and produced nine CDs that have established her firmly in the national folk community. Heidi has headlined the Kerrville Folk Festival, Tumbleweed (more…)
Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (USA) A native North Carolinian, Ruth fell in love with the sound of the hammered dulcimer at an apple festival in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her many years of classical training give her a delicate touch, and she is recognized for her sensitive interpretations and expressive style. Ruth enjoys composing music specifically (more…)
We’re excited to announce that we have lined up our tutors for the 2026 Annual Weekend, and we will have a sneak preview of their workshops at our Spring Online Workshop Days. The tutors are: Ruth Smith (Hammered Dulcimer – USA) Carmen Amrein (Hammered Dulcimer – Germany) Heidi Muller (Mountain dulcimer – USA) For more (more…)
In this latest edition – Dulcimer Junction No.23 you will find examples of the music to be found in the newsletter – a selection of recordings made at the Nonsuch Annual Weekend at Malvern St James – and an appreciation of the life and music of Fred Woodley who died during August.
Including music from:
Ennio Morricone – Chi Mai;
Dan Evans – Banks of the Lee;
Elsa Bradley – Around the Fire;
Extracts from Fred Woodley commemoration;
Hilary Davies & Ruth Wilson – ZAHRAT AL MADA’EN (The Flower of the Cities);
Joe Collins – Rosie’s Last Waltz;
Tom McConville With Chris Newman – The Champion Hornpipe
For Sale: 12/11 Hammered Dulcimer with 3 strings per course.
This 12 / 11 Hammered Dulcimer has 3 strings per course and includes a wooden custom made case. Believed to have been made post 1970, there is no discernible makers name but the standard of workmanship / inlay suggests it was made by a talented luthier. The excellent cosmetic condition is indicative of it having had minimal use.
Total weight including the case is 8.4 kilos, the dulcimer weighs 4.9 kilos.
Includes: Wooden case, selection of hammers, a tuning key, 2 Tutorial Books and a Korg CA – 2 Chromatic Tuner.
Location: Ormskirk, Lancs
Price £350 ONO.
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.
Oakwood Dulcette hammered dulcimer plus wooden case, 2 sets of hammers and Dusty Strings stand.
The dulcimer would benefit from new strings but is still playable and might suit a beginner. The previous owner had built a wooden case around it so that goes with it.
Location: South Cumbria or Lancaster.
Price £250.
In this latest edition – Dulcimer Junction No.22 – we have news of Traditional Music Day in Stowmarket –a tune for you to play – and links to a number of articles within the newsletter. Including music from:
The Old Hat Concert Party – Waiting for the wagon & Dennington Bell
The Scan Tester Fan Club – Nuttley Waltz & Man in the Moon
The Valiant Band – Green Grow the Rushes – Coastal Memories and more…
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA/Online). Group or one to one classes via the internet or face to face (in USA)
