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THE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER

The Mountain Dulcimer, or Appalachian/Lap Dulcimer, is a handcrafted folk music instrument holding historical significance and traditions unique to America. 

It originates from early 17th-century immigrant settlers traveling along the Wilderness Road into the mountains of Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee, crafting instruments from native woods.

 
 
 
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THE HAMMERED DULCIMER

The Hammered Dulcimer is a large handcrafted trapezoid-shaped folk instrument with many strings stretched across a wooden platform.

Its ancient Middle East roots are probably found in the Bible’s Old Testament. It is known in many countries, coming to America with immigrants, becoming popular as a ‘parlor instrument’ in the 1920/30’s.

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5th ANNUAL VIRTUAL NGFDA FALL FESTIVAL
Nov 21
5th ANNUAL VIRTUAL NGFDA FALL FESTIVAL

Please join us for our upcoming 4th Virtual NGFDA Fall Festival.

Registration will begin on September 1st.

Preview of workshops will begin in Mid-August!

Artist Lineup:

  • Anne Lough

  • Aubrey Atwater

  • Bill Schilling

  • Bing Futch

  • Butch Ross

  • Carol Crocker

  • Carol Walker

  • Charles Whitmer

  • Cristian Huet

  • Dana Gruber

  • Dave Haas

  • Dusty Thorburn

  • Elaine Conger

  • Erin Mae

  • Geoff Black & Duncan Gibbs

  • Guy George

  • Heidi Muller

  • Jessica Cormeau

  • Jody Marshall

  • Joe Collins

  • Karen Mueller

  • Larry Conger

  • Lil Rev

  • Lorinda Jones

  • Nina Zanetti

  • Pam Bowman

  • Patty McCollom

  • Sam Edelston

  • Sharrie George

  • Steve Eulberg

  • Sue Carpenter

  • Susan Trump

  • Thomasina Levy

  • Tull Glazner

  • Wendy Songe

 

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