You can learn the anatomy of, how to tune, hold, and strum your stick dulcimer, AND learn how to play an iconic song from Tom Petty all in ONE hour! So, start your timer and grab your dulcimer. This may end up being the most productive part of your day!
Learn Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano and have a jolly time rockin out to this fun classic! With a four chord cycle, this tune is for beginners and advanced alike. So grab your favorite stringed instrument and let's start playing!
Copperhead Road is a great song to jam along to. Only 2 chords, it'll work on any instrument, and if you have a Strumstick style fretting you'll be able to grab some extra notes!
A relatively simply 4-chord pattern that is mostly repeated the same throughout the entire song! No difference in the chorus and verse, so once you get it down, you'll have the whole thing buttoned up!
O Come, O Come Emmanuel is a beloved Christmas carol for the holidays. Have fun playing this song with your friends and family. Enjoy this throughout the holidays!
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.
Check out this cover of "Take It Easy" originally written and by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey, but made most popular by The Eagles' 1972 recording. Played on a Strumstick G model.
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.
