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

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

"Highwayman" by the Highwaymen (1985), played by Jesse Isley.
Jesse had only been playing the Seagull Merlin dulcimer guitar for ~30minutes at the time of this recording

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). 

Cello & Stick Dulcimer on "House of the Rising Sun."

"Dancing On My Own" by Robyn, from her 2010 Body Talk record.

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Time to add to your technique repertoire. "2-Finger Claw" is a pretty easy one that will make a straightforward strumming pattern into a more interesting version.

If you're not familiar with this song, go listen to it. It's a perfect tune to learn basic chords (even 1-Finger!), then progress up to the picking...

If you're going to have an instrument, you've got to practice it!  With the help of our friend Dave Rahman, in Tampa, we cooked up a fun way to pra...

I was less aware of this song than I should've been. Perhaps I've erred away from pop against my better judgement? It's a strong tune, and fairly e...

Here's a quick tour of a Maple & Walnut pickin' stick dulcimer, made by Wandering Minstrel Inc. This pickin' stick is built in the style of a ...