Intro to mountain dulcimer, tuning, strumming, first song!

[@robertharrison8478]

I have listened to many instructors on the Dulcimer and all have been very informative, but you have a kind of friendliness about how you instruct me and this I like. You are like a sister helping out a brother. Welcome to my family Sis.

[@BanjoLemonade]

God bless you brother!

[@suemattes202]

I just got my Dulcimer for Christmas and I signed up for your on line lessons. Thank you for teaching and for sharing about our Lord too. I look forward to learning this beautiful instrument.

[@juliehigginson8085]

I cannot thank you enough for your lessons. I'm 63 years old and have always dreamed of playing a dulcimer. I've been married, raised children, worked jobs, served in various ministries and now I help take care of one of my grandbabies. There was no time for learning an instrument! My beloved hubby passed away and I'm alone. I asked each of my children if they thought it was absurd for me learn an instrument at my age. They both said, "Mom, go for it!" Now mind you, I don't have one bit of musical ability in my body. LOL But everyone I've talked to said it's an easy instrument to learn, I sure hope that's true. I bought an old used mountain dulcimer and once I figure out how to string it and tune it, hopefully I'll be good to go. I appreciate you taking the time to teach folks how it's done!

[@BanjoLemonade]

You can absolutely do it! Have fun.

[@angelaengelbert4199]

I am 60 and have some arthritis in hands and I have been drawn to learning to play a dulcimer. I just found your videos. Very helpful. Love your shirt by the way! 🙌🏻

[@Barbie.Boo1961]

I just found this channel, I see your my age, I am 62, I wanted to learn the harp, my budget won’t allow it. I have no music knowledge, I just love the sound. Do you have experience or did you start from scratch? I hope you answer and tell me how you are doing with playing. Thank you

[@weezybean9323]

My grandfather handmade a dulcimer and it got passed down to me. No one has played it and it hasn’t been restringed since 1987. I still tuned it up and played it with your help. Thanks so much, this was really informative

[@brebreviews8303]

Same

[@johnmcgowan5]

Same here

[@zigforjustice]

That sounds very similar to my situation. My grandfather made one in 1985, and I just got it over the weekend. Once I got it tuned, this was the first song I played. This video was super helpful.

[@Paraphen]

In the same boat here, my dad made a Dulcimer in 1978 (at least according to the signature inside it) that I’ve had sitting on top of a bookcase for years since he died, just played a song on it for the first time

[@susanlewis44]

This is the NICEST video tutorial I have ever seen. You create a warm, homey atmosphere, and it just feels like I'm with a FRIEND on the porch, learning how to play the dulcimer. I'm waiting for my dulcimer to arrive in the mail. In the meantime, I will keep watching and learning. Thanks so much!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Wow, thank you!

[@barbarajobryant7769]

It's been years since I played my old mountain dulcimer that I put together in 1978, from a kit. Your video helped me so much to tune her up again, and get me going. Thank you and God bless you for helping so much! TEAM JESUS!! PRAISE JESUS!! ( I sure hope you get your gig bag. )

[@donnapope2058]

Thank you! I have my dulcimer for15-20 years but never had time or knew how to play it! I appreciate your teaching. You are a blessing! Love your ending with the message of Jesus

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you 🙏!

[@juchlu3081]

I am from Germany and just purchased my first Dulcimer after having read about it in a novel. It arrived yesterday, I just tuned it for the first time, and now I somehow got to your channel. I cannot thank God enough for letting you do this channel and leading me here. I'm looking forward to learning much and spending time with a sister in Christ. God bless you. Greetings from Germany, Jutta

[@BanjoLemonade]

Awesome!!! You will have so much fun, Jutta! God bless you too sister.

[@HockeyPop29]

I've been making guitars (a LOT of guitars) for my son and daughter, as well as family and friends for over 15 years. Now that they're both out of college, time for Dad to learn to make music without cutting wood. This week, mywife bought me a beautiful teardrop dulcimer made by a man in his 70's in Tennessee. Time to see if this old dog still has some tricks he can learn... Thanks for providing these videos, your teaching style is very pleasant.

[@margaretsutherland9371]

YOUR A VERY GOOD TEACHER AND CLEARLY EXPLAIN EACH ASPECDT OF THE DULCIMER AND MAKES ME WANT TO LEARN IT ALL THE MORE!!

[@JesseJames-hn7ww]

I just purchased a Dulcimer & had a lot of questions. When I watched your video, all my questions were answered. Tuning, what strings, strumming patterns, pick choices, fret patterns & a simple, but beautiful tune. THANK YOU & GOD BLESS !

[@BanjoLemonade]

Glad I could help!

[@omegaforce1262]

Bought my first dulcimer today from the Salvation Army Thrift Store for $40! It’s beautiful! Thank you for this video and running through the basics. Today is March 14, 2023

[@jddewitt1981]

I play other instruments and I just just started playing the dulcimer. I have been learning chords and what not. While at first I didn’t think I needed this video I have to say this was great for a beginner know it all like myself, hah. Very informative and am very glad I stumbled across this. The way you explain things is great!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Hey Jon, thank you! I have a whole playlist of beginner videos also.

[@CiaofCleburne]

Just cannot thank you enough for this! I just bought one at my thrift store and after watching this video, I’m already having fun with it!

[@shirleypage8724]

I feel so blessed to have found your channel. I just purchased a dulcimer, and watching your instruction videos is such a joy for me. Your kindness not only inspires me to learn, but it warms my heart. You are God's instrument through which He touches souls through music. Thank you so much.

[@BanjoLemonade]

God Bless you! Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@theresawoodard1812]

I’ve watched a few KZbin tutorials on learning the dulcimer and you are by far the easiest to listen to and learn from in my opinion. Thank you for your instruction can’t wait to watch more!

[@shirleybreth1730]

Thanks so much for offering your videos on KZbin. My plan is to eventually join, just want to get a little better. I'm 68 and have never played a stringed instrument, only the clarinet way back in 4th and 5th grade! I was a nurse for 27 years and was very busy, but I retired in 2021. We were visiting Mountain View, Arkansas a few weeks ago and visited a dulcimer shop and I made the plunge and bought one! You make learning easy and I appreciate that. I grew up with 3 older brothers who played guitar and one was very talented and music was his entire life. I always wanted to learn to play, but life puts other things in our path, but now is MY time to learn a stringed instrument. Thanks so much, looking forward to learning much more!

[@josephhubbard5299]

Another 62 year old newbie. Taking lessons locally. My teacher is great, and this lesson with you helped me immensely. Subscribed to your channel. Thank you. Hopefully i can simply glorify our Lord with a few favorite hymms. Gonna be a while before a joyful noise comes up above these strings.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Hi, welcome! And it makes my day that someone wants to learn hymns on their instrument. You can do it!

[@josephhubbard5299]

With your and God's help. Thank you.

[@ceciliabooth8851]

Last week I was visiting the East coast of Canada where a friend gave me a dulcimer. I just bought new strings and your instructions are just what I need. (I have experience with other stringed instruments) I am looking forward to learning to play from your excellent videos. THANK YOU!

[@iansutube]

Just got my first dulcimer after getting to play one while camping this past weekend. Mine is a Ron Gibson made in 2005. I'm so lucky to have found one so quick and to have found your video. Thank-you.

[@stephanienuce7711]

This is SO helpful! Thank you!!!! You didn’t make me feel like a dummy b/c I don’t know. I just want to know how to play my instruments and you are an excellent teacher who explains the BASICS that people need so well!

[@blynnhelak369]

My family bought me a dulcimer last year and couldn’t find anyone to help. During quarantine I have found you!!! Yay!! I can’t weight to see more videos and happy to pay!!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Great! Welcome. If you’d like to join the fun over at patreon and get all my tabs $5 gets it all - www.patreon.com/banjolemonade

[@oldyellow8120]

This video is such a nice find for me! In 1978 I was taking a 3 month long solo journey around the US. On that trip, I bought a beautiful walnut teardrop dulcimer from Jean Shilling who had a store called The Dulcimer Shop in Cosby TN. It was made by the McSpaden brothers. I only ever learned to play one song on it and that was the simple "Boil Them Cabbage Down". I was taught it by a Park Ranger in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park where I was camping. I was so touched when you chose that same simple song of all possible songs to demonstrate! I was only 23 years old and life went on and the dulcimer has been just hanging on my wall ever since. I'm now 65 and I hope to retire this fall. One of many things that I want to do in retirement is to finally learn to play this beautiful instrument which directly links me back to that wonderful time in my life. Your friendly, peaceful way of teaching the basics of beginning to play has motivated me like never before. Your dulcimer looks very much like mine, with the exact same scroll work at the top, and tuning keys, and also sounds just like mine. I would bet that yours is a McSpaden too! I have subscribed to your channel, and cannot wait to start learning. I am sure it will need new strings and I know the keys need to be tightened somehow because they do not stay put when trying to tune it. I still have the same pick and little walnut stick to hold on the strings to play it that Jean gave to me all those years ago. Thank you for this wonderful video! It means more to me than you can imagine! David.

[@BanjoLemonade]

What a wonderful story! Thanks so much for sharing that with me David. Yes it’s a 1995 McSpadden. I’ve since given it away here on youtube. I have another McSpadden that is a 2015.

[@charmicarmichat]

This is the first instructional video I've watched since my mountain dulcimer arrived in the post a few days ago. Couldn't have picked a better starting point! Your enthusiasm and love for the instrument are infectious. Thank you for your guidance and encouragement! I'm so excited to be starting this journey. With much love from north of the border 🩵 Montréal, Québec, Canada

[@sandisloan7003]

A neighbor knowing I play guitar( a bit) came across a dulcimer she had and forgot about it, she never learned to play it her brother gave it to her as a gift, so she is lending it to me, I have a lot to learn this was the perfect video. Tuning, hanging on to it, and strumming pattern, Can’t wait to learn more, hope there will be lots of your videos

[@jasonryan8415]

Thank you so much! Exactly what I needed. Played guitar for over 20 years and just really needed a simple tuning, how to hold and fret, thank you and God bless you from Missouri! Love the team Jesus shirt!

[@wendyvroom2113]

Hi! I can't believe I found you!!! I just bought a mountain dulcimer. I am going to be 60 this year. I have wanted to have one and learn to play since the 1970's as a kid when watching John Boy Walton play one on the Walton's. I never heard one before that and loved it! You have a very easy, friendly, down to earth way of teaching and I am so excited to get started. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with folks!!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Oh I loved that show! I don’t remember seeing that episode though. Wow. Thank you, you will love playing. Have fun. If these youtube lessons aren’t enough for you I have an entire website full of lessons, courses, and more. banjo lemonade dot com.

[@jinjuha5687]

I inherited my grandfathers dulcimer and had no clue where to start with tuning it. Thank you for this informative tutorial!

[@idalmis7766]

Thank you so much for helping me to understand my new Dulcimer ❤ When I purchased I said Jesus I’m going to play music for you, and here you are wearing your team Jesus shirt 🙏 Blessings 🌎

[@BanjoLemonade]

Wonderful!

[@DogbarkMusic]

Hello I needed a refresher course as its been years since I re-strunged a dulcimer. A local museum cleaned out their 'attic and gave me a 4 & 6 string dulcimer, a strum stick and several old/odd zithers. So thanks for you video!

[@Farwander007]

Lucky you!

[@missnormalee]

Super helpful, thank you. My dulcimer ships tomorrow. I've wanted one for more than 10 years and finally pulled the trigger. Your channel is great!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Fantastic!

[@vickythompson1342]

Thank you. You have been most informative. I’ve had the Dulcimer now for over a year. I tried to learn on videos but not successful. My daughter bought me the books How To Play Dulcimer. I am reading and trying to compare to the instrument. Watching your video has explained a lot to me in terms I can understand. I finally was able to tune. It. Thanks to you. You are a wholesome teacher. I can learn from you. I did the strum you showed how to do and play. Now I will keep practicing to get the hang of it I hope you have other videos I can learn from. I have subscribed. Thanks again. Vicky.

[@jncain1432]

Just ordered my first dulcimer cannot wait for it to arrive.This video has been very helpful.Thank you so much and God Bless.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Great news!! You’ll be strumming in no time. God bless you !

[@nebulare6964]

This was so helpful! I just bought a dulcimer and know nothing about it. I never took any music classes in school so I know less about instruments than everyone else lol.

[@BanjoLemonade]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Here is my beginner playlist with almost 40 beginner videos in it, I regularly add to it. kzbin.info/aero/PL_OLM9p9ZFF3BvUpA94mS4FrAo9eDiyRp

[@jojojousa]

I had been looking for a ukelele but ran across a dulcimer at a yard sale and had never really seen one. I blew one string while tuning and realized maybe it had been in storage awhile. Slow coaxing over 2 days I got the other of the top two tuned. I was able to play along with Boil that cabbage down and loved it so much. Cant wait to learn more!

[@jessethedeliveryguy1613]

Just recently was left a dulcimer from a deceased relative. I have played guitar for decades but honestly no idea where to start with it! Video was very helpful!

[@melindalemmon2149]

GETTING MY DULCIMER TODAY! LIFELONG DREAM FULFILLED. LORD JESUS IS KING! THANK YOU YOUNG LADY!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Hallelujah sister!! You will love it.

[@pamelapinskey3193]

My husband bought me a dulcimer for Christmas and your video was the best! Thank you for being an amazing person ❤

[@BanjoLemonade]

WOOOO WHOOO you will love the dulcimer! Have fun with it.

[@pamelapinskey3193]

@@BanjoLemonade I do play guitar, banjo and ukelele but this is so new.. I have been watching your videos most of the day, saved them and will work on my strap tonite! AGAIN you are such a wonderfully beautiful soul, THANK YOU

[@kolanut78]

I just found an Appalachian dulcimer at a thrift store and you helped me tune it and play my first song. Thank you.

[@mulekickhandmadeguitars8465]

I knew absolutely nothing about a dulcimer until very recently, but I just learned a whole mountain of information from you today. Great tutorial. Very easy to understand. Thanks so much.

[@1boortzfan]

I've had a dulcimer for a number of years. It was a kit I built myself. I'm retired now and ready to get a better one and move on to better playing. Great video.

[@Hopeful-lu2gd]

I’ve never touched a dulcimer before today and was able to tune and play it by your instructions. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Wonderful!

[@melissadsings]

Thank you ❤️ Just bought a dulcimer at an antique store and trying to figure it out! I play guitar and uke, however there is something about this instrument and the dulcimer community that is drawing me in and i am OBSESSED;-) Your videos are so welcoming and helpful!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Glad I could help!

[@gwenbradshaw2194]

I just got my dulcimer and I picked it up really quick I taught myself a song but now I have a real teacher. I can't wait to learn. Plus you play hymnals that I want to learn!

[@peziki]

I'm so glad that youtube brought you to me. You are a jewel with a clear and charming teaching style; answered my questions. I'm 75 years old; always wished to play music but now my old stiff fingers have arthritis, however, this I can do. Many thanks. Now I just want to get one. Also the electronic tuner is a wonderful revelation. I think I can learn by ear and don't need sheet music or music lessons.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Absolutely you can do it!! If you haven’t heard about it yet and are in the us, there is a company that makes a cardboard dulcimer that I really love. It’s under $80 shipped to your door and it has a quality fretboard. I have lots of videos on it. Oh yes the electronic tuner is amazing. Best wishes to you.

[@karithwhirty4281]

I can't even begin to tell you how incredible this is!!! I love how you break it down so thoroughly!!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Glad you liked it!

[@karithwhirty4281]

@@BanjoLemonade Enough to buy the course!! I've collected so many instruments over the years and tried lessons, and this is the first time I've felt confident I can 'get' this! Plus, I love that I can look down at it instead of the traditional guitar style. So thank you, truly!

[@cindibee7]

Thank you so much! I inherited a Dulcimer just like yours. It's in the shop right now getting strung and love added. I am not musical at all but after watching this video I know this will be a fun way to learn an instrument. My dad plays the fiddle, and my mom plays the piano. Here is my opportunity to join them! Thank you again. Your lessons are great for the beginner

[@funkyhippychicboutique2291]

I have had mine hanging on the wall for a few years! Thank you for teaching me to tune it ...now I can enjoy it! Great thorough instruction! I will be back

[@BanjoLemonade]

Well heck yes dust it off and start playing it! Welcome. -Mandy

[@95VirginiaCounties]

Thank you so much! I just purchased my dulcimer & very excited. Your lesson is exactly what I needed to learn the basics.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Wonderful!

[@missy27fam6]

I’m new to the dulcimer and I’m so grateful that I came across your channel! Thank you!

[@CagedxBirdx]

I just got my dulcimer in the mail today and out of the handful of videos I’ve seen, yours has me feeling so encouraged and excited to start playing. Unfortunately while trying to tune things I broke my A string. I’ve ordered some backup strings now and am sad that I have to wait to continue, but you live and you learn. :) in the meantime I guess I’ll braid me up a strap while I wait. I’ll be back for more lessons, thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and kindness. ☺️

[@lmallard3788]

We ordered one each tonight. Your video along with folkcraft and other brands channels, and friends in a jamming group helped us. We are eager to learn to play fine pieces of furniture. Folkcraft folks are quick to answer and they got the sales

[@BanjoLemonade]

Yep they are great!

[@irasemoomoo135]

Hey BanjoLemonade im 20 yrs old and my brother in laws grandpa was from Poland. He died a year ago but supposedly he was really talented with the dulcimer. Now nobody knows how to play it so i'm trying to see how it works. Thanks for going step by step this is so helpful and you're great at explaining how to use it!!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Awesome! You can do it. Have fun.

[@annechamberlin5333]

Just used this for my first lesson today! Thank you for your clear and understandable instruction!

[@susanridge5752]

Thank you so much for this video! I just purchased my first dulcimer. I love stringed instruments, and have a guitar and a ukulele, and have wanted one of these for a long time. Your video was informative, and nicely paced so that I could follow easily.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Awesome you will love the dulcimer! I have an entire website full of lessons, courses, and more for you also if you’d like to check that out - banjolemonade.com

[@ukeing_lady721]

I havn't touched my dulcimer in 30 years. Thanks for encouraging me to take it out and play.

[@j9cayres]

Just bought my first dulcimer! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. :)

[@buschovski1]

Thanks very much. Took about seven tries to find the right video to watch for this. And it still took me forever to tune it. Not being used to which pegs to turn. Thanks again this was great

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thanks! I’ve got one coming out next week that will be over 30 minutes of learning about how to strum, strumming patterns, and learning an easy song also that you might enjoy. Blessings

[@buschovski1]

Thanks that would be cool. And again, thanks for the tuning video It was a ton of help

[@virginiaroberts4880]

thank you. Im already an accoustic chord strummer and today my neighbor gave me his dulcimer ! I am so surprised thank you for being so helpful

[@crazyauntheather]

Thank you so much for the lesson. I just received my dulcimer today for my birthday, and I am so excited to learn to play. You explained things very well.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Wonderful Heather! You will have so much fun. Check out my dulcimer playlist, I’ve got some easy tunes in there to learn. kzbin.info/aero/PL_OLM9p9ZFF3BvUpA94mS4FrAo9eDiyRp

[@BanjoLemonade]

Sorry I forgot to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🎂🎁🎉

[@imogenekluson9702]

You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for all the helpful tips!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Happy to help!

[@pamelabartlette6354]

Woo hoo! Still love watching your older videos. Your such a good encourager. Thank you again.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you Pamela!

[@sheilathomas4879]

I brought a Dulcima back to England from Florida about 3 yrs ago and have just gotten around to some video tutorials.

[@DCWoodWorking]

Great work on the tutorial. I am so blessed to be getting to make my own dulcimer with a great dulcimer maker and I want to learn to play too. I always struggled with guitar so I'm looking forward to the dulcimer.

[@whisperspinner7445]

Thank you!!! I got a dulcimer for Christmas and yours was by far the most helpful video :) I've never been so excited about playing a song about cabbage - I can't wait to learn some more :)

[@BanjoLemonade]

I’m glad you liked it. Check out my dulcimer playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PL_OLM9p9ZFF3BvUpA94mS4FrAo9eDiyRp Several lesson vids in there that are for beginners and more to come! Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, This Old Man, Will the Circle Be Unbroken is coming end of this week.

[@passadonut]

Excellent lesson my friend says and that you should be a music teacher

[@s8r647]

She is a music teacher... online

[@bettyrhea2252]

Thank you for your lesson. I have never had lessons. I bought the dulcimer because I heard it was easy to learn and I like the sound. You have been great help to me a retired school social worker.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anniel6538]

Got my first dulcimer in the mail today and had no clue where to begin. Thank you sooo much!

[@BanjoLemonade]

WOOO WHOOO Annette!!! That’s great. I’ve got a whole playlist of different songs to learn if you are interested. Here it is - kzbin.info/aero/PL_OLM9p9ZFF3BvUpA94mS4FrAo9eDiyRp

[@lastochkazim3129]

Blessings on you for making this! My dulcimer has been in storage for years 😕 But I pulled it out today, (having been inspired by a friend of mine who started playing the cello) and found you. Thank you so much for helping me to learn a song, it's a big encouragement 🙏

[@BanjoLemonade]

Great! You’ll have a lot of fun. Head to my website for a FREE 7 Day membership if you need lessons - www.banjolemonade.com

[@sharoncoulsondownes2904]

Thanks, Mandy. Great video. One of the clearest and thorough instructional videos I've found for us newbies.

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you Sharon! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheFiddlingViolin]

Just got mine last weekend. Looking forward to learning morn tunes on it.

[@nickhedayat7505]

This tutorial rocks! I've never played an instrument before. Saw your video about mountain dulcimer which inspired me to get one. Ordered and got it! Practiced this song, and I finally learned a song. Short but sweet! I'm hooked. Can't put it down. It's my new habit. Thank you!

[@BanjoLemonade]

That's awesome! Tons of lessons at my website too. Sale right now. Link in descriptions.

[@LanitaYT]

Oh my! This is so helpful. Thank you so much for doing this video.

[@Annie-vg5bk]

I don’t have my dulcimer yet. Will be getting one soon. Thank you for your instructions and encouragement. Look forward to seeing your other videos.

[@morningflower7082]

Picked my beautiful dulcimer up from the shop yesterday. I'm so excited. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. You made me think that I can do this ! Many blessings .

[@BanjoLemonade]

You can definitely do it. Take your time and enjoy the process. God Bless you.

[@morningflower7082]

@@BanjoLemonade Thank you ! God Bless you.

[@bonnieewoldt4317]

Thank you! Such helpful instruction for a beginner. I received a dulcimer as a gift for Christmas - total surprise and also intimidating. You’ve made me feel like I can do this!

[@BanjoLemonade]

You can do it - send me an email - I’ve got something for you. banjolemonade at icloud dot com

[@lonshelton5129]

Just ordered my dulcimer. Nice easy presentation for someone who is just starting. Can't wait to get started.....

[@BanjoLemonade]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sherrilltaylor1801]

Thanks so much. I’m a first timer, I can’t wait to start with you !🎶

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Just received the dulcimer. Looking forward to learning to play. Thanks for the KZbin lessons.

[@WakkasLove]

This is the first video that made me feel I can do this. I'm going to buy one! Thank you!!

[@DannySpencer-h6g]

Just bought my Dulcimer, thanks for your lessons

[@sye-101]

Thankyou , 💚. I needed to find a tuning for my old instrument and found you 🙏 see you soon 🙌

[@silverpromidi]

Thanks for making this to be seen so far into the future. I trust many take up this beautiful instrument.

[@BanjoLemonade]

I do hope so Kerry, thanks!

[@DeniseToye-w1l]

Wow, I have my dad's dulcimer (handed down to me) and have always wanted to play it. I was a bit afraid to try. Now, since watching your video I feel confident that I can actually play it. I hope to join a jam at some point this winter and introduce the guitars to a new sounding instrument. Anyway, thanks so much for all the great information. I've already ordered a "Snark" tuner!!! wooo hooo

[@BanjoLemonade]

Have fun!

[@magicdave93]

Lovely instrument lovely teacher, I’m glad I’ve come across you.🙂👍

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you kindly!

[@SmokinBriar]

Thanks for the video Mandy! I have the same tuner as the one you have, so now i know how to use it on the dulcimer. I have a case, but still need a strap. I'm looking forward to getting started with learning how to play the dulcimer. I'm trying to find as many helpful books and videos as I can! Love the shirt! God bless your day!🙏🏻👍🏻

[@BanjoLemonade]

Thank you Mike, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. You are going to have so much fun playing that new dulcimer. God Bless you too!

[@michellemichelle4164]

Thank you! I didn't know where to start. I've been wanting to learn for years. I'm buying one soon.

[@Earthether]

Excellent intro .. really lime how you teach calm easy to understand and warm

[@kbgws]

Someone gave me a home made dulcimer. Their brother passed away and he had it set aside for me. Thank you for these videos. I am a good guitarist but I have never had the opportunity to try my hand at a dulcimer. But, I have wanted to for years.

[@TheIntuitiveMindset]

I just bought one 1️⃣! So excited to learn from you

[@amyeads7693]

I have wanted a dulcimer made by Warren May in Berea KY for 40 years, and this past Christmas I finally went for it. I have been a little afraid to actually try to start learning, but I found your video and I just played my very first song! Thanks so much for the clear instruction and pleasant teaching style.

[@michellehall8734]

Just bought first dulcimer. Thanks for videos. I’m absolute beginner.

[@OtterLakeFlutes]

when I get better at banjo and learn a few lyre songs I'd like to put one of these together from kit. I'll have a little practice at avoiding intonation-killers by then tinkering with some DIY banjo doin's

[@BanjoLemonade]

I took a class at our Folk school here and built one from scratch! Very fun to do. Not a kit, but huge chunks of wood. But they had a ton of tools and it was nice.

[@michaelwhalen7991]

Great video ! Just bought an old Hughes dulcimer on eBay. Should be in my hands at the end of the week. I particularly like vintage items and heard the company, Hughes, was run by a man that was "legendary" in the dulcimer world. He recently passed and his shop in Colorado closed. So it might be more valuable with time. Liked your video and I sure liked your T-shirt ! As my favorite songs are ones of praise to Him. Mike from Boston

[@susansuits9851]

This is so awesome! Thanks for all your help. I'm having a blast!

[@sherrycookson5863]

Heading home for this first lesson. Thanks for putting this out there!

[@raquellewalz8697]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am waiting for my dulcimer to arrive of Ebay. I have been getting everything in anticipation of playing. Including new strings. I will make a strap from a thin tie i am (borrowing) from my husband. I am learning so much.

[@BanjoLemonade]

That’s great! You will have so much fun!

[@BanjoLemonade]

For TONS more lessons, tabs, practice tracks, ebooks, and more, head on over to - www.banjolemonade.com I also have a FULL BEGINNER COURSE for you!

[@mymelodyoflove2]

Thank you so much for your video! I just got a mountain dulcimer and I love it! 😀🎶❤️ Going to play some gospel songs on mine!! ❤️Jesus loves you!!

[@BanjoLemonade]

Wonderful!

[@susanbhp]

I've bought a dulcimer long ago but forgot about it..Thank you for your site..I am determined to learn especially because of Covid..Need things to do and I love the Dulcimer.