Learn "Copperhead Road" by Steve Earle on Dulcimer Guitar

Steve Earle’s Copperhead Road, a 1988 hit and now an official Tennessee state song, tells the story of Vietnam vet John Lee Pettimore III, who returns home to his family’s moonshine-running roots in Tennessee and starts growing marijuana using guerrilla tactics learned in the war. Blending country and Southern rock, the song hit #10 on Billboard’s Rock chart, inspired a line dance, and influenced artists like Eric Church and Chris Stapleton.

Learn about the Cumberland River Dulcimer

I used a Cumberland River Dulcimer in this video.

Whether you’re an expert musician or just starting out, The Cumberland is designed for you. Its light and portable build means you can take it anywhere – from jam sessions with friends to impromptu performances on your back porch as the sun goes down.

Tuned to DAD, this dulcimer is perfect for beginners and seasoned musicians alike, making it easy to create beautiful music right out of the box. Strung with Stringjoy strings and intonated individually, every note is pitch-perfect. We even threw in a few extras: a nylon travel bag and instrument strap, because we know you’ll want to take your river dulcimer everywhere!