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Sliding is a technique for playing that is often used in blues music. It involves playing while holding a hard object against the strings, creating...

I am often thinking about how to play a song, and assuming you'd like to know one, too. And many of you do, but I frequently forget the a major bea...

Improvisation teaches you to get out of your head and instead focus your attention on yourself as a player and the music you are creating. Click t...

We're starting in on learning some right-hand techniques. This is a method I use all of the time to add some interest to what would otherwise be a ...

Learn to play “Falling Slowly" on your Seagull Merlin, or your dulcimer guitar.  This beautiful song was originally recorded for the romantic comedy film, "Once." Get access to song guides and cheat sheets from Inglewood Instruments.

Join Ryan as he compares the McNally Strumstick with the Cumberland River Guitar! Enjoy this overview of history, construction, and more...

Watch as Scott and Jon from Stringjoy experience the magic of our finished Cumberland River Guitar for the first time! And here’s the exciting part—every Cumberland River Guitar will come equipped with Stringjoy strings, thanks to our four-year collaboration to perfect this combo.

Learn the basics of playing a Stick Dulcimer Guitar with Ryan from Inglewood Instruments!

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!

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...

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!