Videos

Learn “Fix You" on River Dulcimer - Medium Difficulty

"Fix You" by Coldplay is a heartfelt song that resonates deeply with many listeners. Adding this beautiful piece to your repertoire is even more special when played on the River Dulcimer. While there are numerous video tutorials for this song, this is a unique opportunity to learn it on this distinctive instrument!

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Mastering "Happy Birthday" on the Merlin M4 Dulcimer Guitar – A Guide for Beginners

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.

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Strumstick Chords (in D) - How to Play a McNally Strumstick | StickDulcimer.com

Got a Strumstick in DAD tuning? Probably a Grand McNally D-33 Strumstick. Let's walk through how to approach some of the most used chords. This is...

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LEARN Cash's "Hurt" on Seagull Merlin Dulcimer in D

Learn to play Johnny Cash's Hurt on Seagull Merlin Dulcimer in D. Follow along and play like a pro.

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LEARN- Olivia Rodrigo, 'drivers license'. Stick Dulcimer Guitae (D Strumstick/Seagull Merlin)

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.

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LEARN - CCR, "Who'll Stop The Rain" - Stick Dulcimer Guitar (G Strumstick / Seagull Merlin)

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.

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LEARN - R.E.M, "Losing My Religion" - Stick Dulcimer Guitar (Seagull Merlin EQ Dulcimer)

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.

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LEARN "Hark the Herald" on a Seagull Merlin (transfer to Strumstick!)

Learn how to play "Hark the Herald" on a Seagull Merlin dulcimer guitar in time for Christmas!

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LEARN The Beatles, "Drive My Car" (D) - Stick Dulcimer Guitar (Seagull Merlin)

Learn how to play "Drive My Car" a song by the Beatles, on your Seagull Merlin Stick Dulcimer Guitar or Strumstick Today!

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LEARN "Creep" on Seagull Merlin or Strumstick in G | Dulcimer Guitar

Learn another rock standard: "Creep" by Radiohead (1993)

See it on both Seagull Merlin and a pickin' stick / Strumstick.

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IMPROVE Your Fingerpicking: 3-Finger Triplet | Seagull Merlin & Strumstick

This is fingerpicking pattern is common enough, but the meter you might use it on (3/4,or just general triplet feel), is far less common than quarter time (4/4).

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IMPROVE Your Playing: 3-Finger Roll Fingerpicking Style | Seagull Merlin & Strumstick

Improve your Stick Dulcimer technique by learning how to 3-Finger Roll, a style of Fingerpicking. This technique works on all types of Stick Dulcimer Guitars. Check out the video and improve your technique!

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