I'm excited to share my journey of learning the ever-classic tune "Happy Birthday" on the Merlin M4. When I first received my instrument, I couldn't resist the temptation to start with this timeless melody. Little did I know, mastering it would require a bit of a twist.
Understanding the anatomy of a pickin' stick dulcimer is essential for both beginners and experienced players. By familiarizing yourself with the different parts and their functions, you can better appreciate the instrument's construction and make informed decisions about playing techniques and tuning. Whether you're an aspiring strumstick player or simply curious about the dulcimer, this knowledge will enhance your appreciation of this unique and charming instrument.
Learn to play Drivers License on the dulcimer guitar. This song has taken the charts by storm and was the first huge hit back in January 2021.When this song was first released it came with a lot of controversy and speculation so if you want to know more about that I recommend you dig a bit deeper.
Let's walk through how to approach some of the most used chords on a dulcimer guitar or strumstick. This is by no means an exhaustive look at chords, but ample to get you through 80% of music and 100% FUN!
Who'll stop the rain. The song is recorded in the key of G and composed of 5 chords. If you play along with the recording on your dulcimer guitar, there are a few places where they drop or add a beat which is less regimented and more unconventional than your newly released songs that we see today.
Learn Losing My Religion, It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's a great one to teach you on Seagull Merlin. In these three minutes, I'll teach you the chord structure for the entire song.
Learn how to play "Fortunate Son" on the stick dulcimer guitar. This song made the headlines when it quickly become the anti-war movement anthem. This song has been featured extensively in pop culture depictions of the Vietnam War and other anti-war movements.
More commonly known as the popular version sung by Jeff Buckley in 1994 with slight adaptations to the original Cohen version. This song is made up of five chords that you could EASILY switch out for one-finger variations on your Dulcimer Guitar.
