Seagull M4 Dulcimer Demo

[@stuartmccrea]

“No idea how to play it”… Nice one, Matt. These have been on my ‘yet-to-acquire’ instrument list for some time. Lovely demo. Thank you

[@WorldofUkes]

@@stuartmccrea I cut all the bits where I went awry!

[@MarcGallagherMusic]

I have one of these, they’re great, wish I played it more

[@limousinlil]

Thanks, Matt! I've got one of these and you've inspired me to pick it up again!

[@joycefleming1422]

ME TOO! 😁🎶

[@mikek4708]

Thanks Matt, never heard one. Sounds Banjo esk, which is quite nice. Thanks for showcasing, have a great week.

[@victoriavernau6695]

Strung with steel, I used to own one. It’s a bit awkward to get much out in thus playing position so I stuck with the traditional dulcimer lying flat in my lap and get much better results.

[@elainerose1334]

Hi Matt, are they strung with steel strings or can you use nylon or carbon?

[@WorldofUkes]

They are steel and that's what will work best I think.

[@CornishCockney]

I too had one many years ago, they were called the Seagull Merlin back then.

[@WorldofUkes]

I preferred that name, I remember that, yes.

[@ferg492]

Hi Matt, how hard is it to get to grips with? Are they easier to learn than Ukes? Fewer frets and being diatonic????

[@marj1585]

"Seagull M4" sounds like an outboard motor!

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Can you play it with a pick?

[@WorldofUkes]

Absolutely. I can't use a pick well... so didn't, but that is the only reason!